Best 17 coaches for lessons near Sarasota, FL

5 year Pickleball coach in both CT and FL as well as bartender at University Park Country Club, 3rd best place to play Pickleball by Sarasota Magazine. Let's play and toast!

As a former D1 athlete with 25 years of coaching, I offer comprehensive tennis instruction. My passion is fostering growth through personalized plans designed to elevate your skills, from novice to advanced. Expect focused training and a supportive/inclusive environment. Additionally, my Masters in Child and Adolescent behavioral health has assisted me in aligning my player’s mental and physical abilities on the court.

"I have played and trained with cari for 10 years. She is a brilliant tennis coach and highly skilled tennis player with a rare understanding of technique and strategy. Most of all she has tremendous communication skills and is fun to spend time on court with. For any young athlete wanting to learn and thrive in the game of tennis hire Cari right now!

I’m a former Division I lacrosse player and team captain at the University of Utah, where I led one of the top programs in the country to two NCAA Tournaments. Before competing at the collegiate level, I was named the Florida News Lacrosse Player of the Year in 2019, a testament to the years of hard work I put in on and off the field. Whether you’re looking to make varsity, earn a college scholarship, or take your game to the next level, I’m here to help you train with purpose, compete with confidence, and develop the habits of a next-level athlete.

Transform your pickleball game with my two years of coaching experience! I'm passionate about sharing my love for this exciting sport and helping players of all levels reach their full potential. Let's work together to elevate your game in a fun and supportive environment. I began my journey working at a private PB club where it was part of my job to learn how to play, I was hooked right away. I was inspired by the coaches loving what they did and seeing the players get better as they came off the court from a lesson or clinic. I have been teaching locally at HOA's and within my own community and decided to get my certification in March 2025 so I would be properly registered and insured. Come and join me, learn, laugh and have fun and take your pickleball journey with me!

With over 10 years of professional playing experience in the U.S. and Europe and nearly five years of coaching, I know what it takes to grow as a player—and I’m here to help you do the same! Whether you're looking for individual coaching or to train with friends, siblings, or your team, I bring experience in both personalized sessions and larger training camps. I have experience coaching clients between the ages of 4 to 26 years old. No matter the setting, all sessions are designed to be engaging. I'm excited to help you achieve your goals!

""HIRED IAN TO GET BACK INTO THE GAME, WORK ON MY TECHNIQUE AND FRESHEN UP SO I COULD JOIN A COMPETITIVE LEAGUE. HE DEFINITELY HELPED ME WITH MY GOALS. GREAT GUY TO WORK WITH!" - JEANPIERRE, 26