Steve Bowersock
Pickleball Coach in Santa Maria, California
Steve Bowersock is a certified teaching pro, accomplished 5.0+ tournament player, and dedicated coach, passionate about helping players improve their game. His coaching combines consistency, proven strategy, and personalized instruction to help players of all ages and skill levels build confidence and level up. After winning the PPA Masters at the 4.0 level in January of 2025, Steve set a goal of becoming a 5.0 player. Through hard work and dedication, he was able to the become the USA Pickleball National Champion at the 4.5 level. He also won silver in the 5.0 division at the California National Championships, and bronze in the 5.0 division at the San Clemente PPA Finals. Steve's teaching philosophy starts at the kitchen (where the game should be played) and builds outward, focusing on the skills and strategies that have the greatest impact on match play. Whether you're just getting started or preparing for tournament competition, Steve provides private lessons, group instruction, clinics, and tournament coaching in a fun, supportive environment designed to help you reach your goals.
5.0
23 reviews
33+
Lessons taught
4
Years experience
2
Locations
About Steve
With years of teaching and playing experience, I am a dedicated pickleball instructor committed to studying and mastering every aspect of the game. A 5.0 player, I've won numerous local tournaments at the highest level from Templeton to Santa Barbara, and most recently, got a silver medal in 5.0 in San Jose at the California Championships! I bring passion and proven expertise to every lesson, guiding you step by step to achieve your pickleball goals!
See Steve Bowersock in Action
Private Lessons
Choose a lesson package that works for you. Every session is personalized to your skill level and goals.
“The quality of my coach Steve was quite impressive, and I really appreciated how he identified what I needed to work on. Although I’ve achieved and even exceeded my base goals thanks to his clear guidance, now it's on me to put everything into practice. Still, I feel more confident about my game and look forward to seeing how I progress with what he pointed out. If you're considering trying Steve out, I’d say go ahead and give it a shot.”
Richard I.
What Students Say
Miguel H.
17 lessons
Steve is very knowledgeable and welcoming, making it easy to feel comfortable during the lesson. I really appreciated his approach and clear explanations. If you’re looking to improve your pickleball game, his lessons are definitely worth trying. I’m excited to book more sessions and continue learning from him. Give it a shot if you want solid coaching and a friendly atmosphere! 🙂
Katie
4 lessons
Steve is extremely knowledgeable and very patient. He explains things clearly and in a way that’s easy to understand.
Miles N.
3 lessons
His lessons are really fun and we work on tactics and game play
Jason L.
9 lessons
Thanks again Steve. Looking forward to continuing to learn
Miguel H.
Beginner student
“That lesson opened with a warm welcome and clear depth of know-how, so I left feeling confident and inspired, with a clear path to consistency and faster progress. Time to keep the momentum going.”
Katie
Intermediate student
“Steve is extremely knowledgeable and very patient. He explains things clearly and in a way that’s easy to understand.”
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Steve is available throughout the week for lessons. Pick a time that works for your schedule.
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Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your lesson.