Private Pickleball Lessons

Sammy Lee is a PPR certified coach and competes professionally in PPA and APP tournaments across the country. He has a 6.0 DUPR and is ranked top 5 in Minnesota and top 150 in the world. Sammy enjoys sharing his knowledge and passion for the game and loves to see everyone having fun and succeeding. He loves teaching all skill levels whether you are a beginner learning techniques or an advanced player looking to learn new weapons and high-level strategies.

Will Davison is a PCI certified instructor, father, husband, and a pickleball junkie. He’s competed in many tournaments locally and out-of-state and is called “The Silver King” by his oldest daughter. He has coached players ages 6 to 91, and can facilitate many types of lessons based on your goals, the situations you’d like to work on, and whether you just want to have fun or get technical. Will has experience doing lessons for married couples, first dates, company parties, and competitive players preparing for tournaments.

Sara Berndt began playing pickleball in 2019. She loves pickleball because it allows her to compete while making friends along the way! As a 5.0 PPA and APP medalist, Sara has the skills and experience to take your game to the next level.

In addition to being a medalist, she’s also a PCI-certified instructor. Sara loves teaching drills, strategies, and techniques to improve your game, and she can’t wait to share her passion with you!

Tyler Hong is a PCI-certified instructor and a 5.0 PPA and APP gold medalist. As an up-and-coming professional player, he has started competing at local and national tournaments. Tyler loves teaching about techniques and strategies that will help you win more points and have fun along the way. After learning about your goals, he’ll come up with a custom lesson plan that covers everything you want to work on.

Rina Hagstrom joined the Lucky Shots team as an Instructor in October 2024.  Rina enjoys sharing her passion for the sport by introducing new players to the game and watching them grow in skill and confidence. Rina has been playing since May of 2020 and loves that pickleball is always evolving. “As a player, I am always working on skills and strategy. I think the frustration of the game is what’s addicting, you think it should be easier than it is! It’s definitely a sport for everyone, but there are so many levels to the game that it keeps you coming back and wanting more. You will see progress in your play – and who doesn’t love to learn something new! “

A dedicated player since 2015 and PCI-certified coach since 2022, Gordy brings passion and expertise to every lesson. He loves teaching, designing high-quality drills, and helping players improve their game with precision and strategy. His goal is to make every session engaging, challenging, and tailored to each player’s needs.

Ken Peterson brings a lifetime of experience in racquet sports to Lucky Shots Pickleball Club. A former collegiate tennis player at the University of Minnesota (1967–1970), Ken went on to coach varsity tennis for 33 years, earning induction into the Minnesota Tennis Coaches Hall of Fame in 2008. Now a PCI Certified pickleball professional, Ken competes in senior tournaments and brings his passion for the game to players of all skill levels. His deep knowledge of strategy, technique, and competitive play makes him an invaluable coach for those looking to elevate their game.

With a high school tennis background, Reed discovered pickleball three years ago and quickly became immersed in the sport and its vibrant community. Now competing in 4.0-4.5 tournaments, he loves helping players refine their mechanics and build confidence on the court. Reed feels truly fortunate to share his passion for pickleball and looks forward to helping others improve and enjoy the game.

With 15 years of tennis experience before transitioning to pickleball, Steven quickly made his mark by winning multiple 5.0+ tournaments in just two years. A PPR-certified coach with a DUPR rating of 5.0+, he is passionate about teaching the intricacies of the game and helping players refine their skills. Whether you’re new to pickleball or looking to elevate your play, Steven’s expertise and enthusiasm make every lesson engaging and effective.