Mary Sullivan
Pickleball Coach in Lake Forest Park, Washington
As a former tennis player turned pickleball coach, I've discovered the unparalleled joy of playing this dynamic sport within a vibrant community. Whether with neighbors, social groups, age-based teams, or special interest clubs, pickleball fosters a sense of camaraderie and connection like no other. My role as a coach is to impart good techniques and a deep appreciation for the game, ensuring that my pupils derive maximum enjoyment and fulfillment from their pickleball experience. Together, we embrace the fun and excitement that pickleball brings, enriching lives one rally at a time.
5.0
106 reviews
146+
Lessons taught
5
Years experience
2
Locations
About Mary
As a former tennis player turned pickleball coach, I've discovered the unparalleled joy of playing this dynamic sport within a vibrant community. Whether with neighbors, social groups, age-based teams, or special interest clubs, pickleball fosters a sense of camaraderie and connection like no other. My role as a coach is to impart good techniques and a deep appreciation for the game, ensuring that my pupils derive maximum enjoyment and fulfillment from their pickleball experience. Together, we embrace the fun and excitement that pickleball brings, enriching lives one rally at a time.
See Mary Sullivan in Action
Private Lessons
Choose a lesson package that works for you. Every session is personalized to your skill level and goals.
“That lesson with Mary was quite good, honestly. She paid close attention to each attendee’s needs and kept everyone engaged during the whole three hours, which was pretty impressive. The personalized guidance really stood out, especially how she balanced support for beginners and more experienced players. Plus, she brought thoughtful gifts for everyone, which made the event even more memorable. Still, I think building in some teamwork drills could make the experience even better next time. If you’re part of a group or nonprofit looking to bring people together through pickleball, Mary’s worth considering.”
Pallavi S.
What Students Say
Elizabeth J.
13 lessons
I’d say the drills really stood out in this lesson, and I appreciated how they focused on practical skills. Though I still want to work on my backhand at the serving line, I feel like I’ve made some thoughtful progress. Mary’s approach was very helpful in establishing a solid foundation, and I’m encouraged to keep building on what I’ve learned. I’m looking forward to the next lesson to refine that backhand further, as well as my shots at the net. If you’re considering pickleball lessons, Mary’s guidance is excellent—she’s really nice and fun!
Girish G.
5 lessons
I had an excellent experience with Mary. She was incredibly patient and took the time to explain both the fundamentals of form and the finer points of strategy. Her clear, encouraging instruction made a big difference in my game, and I left the session feeling more confident and capable. If you’re interested in improving your pickleball skills, Mary’s lessons are definitely worth trying!
Lisa R.
3 lessons
The lesson was fun and really got me excited to learn more skills. Mary’s approachable style made it easy to focus, and I feel like I improved some beginning techniques. Though I still want to build up my game further, her guidance definitely gave me a good starting point. If you’re thinking about giving pickleball a try, I’d say definitely consider trying Mary’s lessons.
Stephen J.
2 lessons
I really appreciate Mary's methodical nature to teaching. We learned about the different zones where we receive shots and our options for each, got to do drills for my weakness, and played some mini games to put the concepts we learned into practice. Very encouraging and observant throughout too!
Ruthie N.
Student
“Mary is an excellent teacher—able to adapt drills to student’s skill level, is clear about the goals to be accomplished by doing the drill, is extremely articulate about strategy and in addition, is very compassionate, friendly, funny and inclusive”
Wendy G.
Beginner student
“Mary really helped us learn the different type of shots, positioning, and strategies! She made great use of the time and packed as much instruction into our lesson as possible. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!”
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