Private pickleball lessons in Kingston, Ontario

“Kelli is a marvelous teacher! Upon meeting her you can tell instantly she is passionate about pickleball and knows what she is talking about. She easily communicates the dynamics of the sport and follows through with guidance and enthusiasm. She focuses on the positive, something especially important to beginners who appreciate her patience as they practice the new skills she introduces. Through all this, Kelli’s sense of humour shines through: she makes her lessons — and the sport — fun! No doubt there are many new pickleball players enjoying the game because of the skills and encouragement Kelli has given them!”

As a former high school physical education teacher, I felt that you knew your subject well and were very able to communicate the necessary skills in some cases to people who had never played a racquet sport before. You showed a great deal of patience and made the lessons fun. In short we were impressed with your teaching ability and would highly recommend you for future teaching.

Since completing my introductory class, I often find myself telling other potential and new pickleball players about the excellent class I took, taught by Kelli. Each class was filled with helpful tips and drills. It covered all areas of pickleball, including safety, good technique, proper procedures. Kelli made the group lessons fun with quizzes and questions. I had played pickleball, before, but her teaching brought it all together for me! I think everyone should take this Intro class with Kelli, before embarking on a “career” in this fun sport of Pickleball!

Kelli is a great instructor as I find she explains why we should be playing a certain way. I have taken courses with other teachers but they often just tell you what you should do. Kelli helps me to understand the importance of certain moves and WHY it makes sense to work on the skill she is teaching you. While I am playing I often hear Kelli in my head telling me what I should be doing! She is an excellent teacher and her passion for pickleball is contagious!

Both my husband and I have taken lessons with Kelli. I found her to be very skilled, personable and patient, especially with a new player like myself! She was very good at assessing what your deficiencies are and how to improve them. Kelli is also very good at teaching you game strategies. We highly recommend Kelli, you will not be disappointed.

In September 2023 I signed up for a "Pickleball intro" class and I was so lucky to get Kelly as an instructor. Team spirit, safety and honesty are as important to her as the technical aspects of the game and the nitty gritty of the rules. She comes highly recommended for any instructional position.