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Beginner training plan
Your first lessonIntroduction, Safety, & Fundamentals Objective: Learn the rules, scoring, grip, stance, and basic strokes.
Lesson 11+Advanced tips, video analysis, training goals, and tournament play
Lesson 4-10Third Shot Drop & Transition Zone Objective: Learn how to move from baseline to kitchen and control the rally. Strategy & Game Play Objective: Apply skills in full games with focus on positioning, teamwork, and scoring.
Lesson 2-3Serve, Return & Dinking Control Objective: Improve consistency in serves, returns, and soft shots.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonPrecision & Power: Serve, Return, and Third Shot Mastery Objective: Refine serves, returns, and third shots for control, depth, and placement under pressure.
Lesson 11+Advanced Doubles Strategy & Mental Game Objective: Integrate all skills into competitive gameplay with focus on anticipation, communication, and shot selection.
Lesson 4-10Offensive Transitions & Speed-Ups Objective: Train advanced tactics for controlling pace and creating offensive opportunities.
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Pickleball with Ken Z.New to TeachMe.To
How it works
Lesson 2-3Dink Battles & NVZ Domination Objective: Develop control, patience, and tactical advantage at the non-volley zone.
What you need to bringA paddle, court shoes, and water
What I can bringPickelballs and one paddle

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Pickleball 🏓 lessons with

Coach Ken Zatyko

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Ken Zatyko, Pickleball coach
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Ken Zatyko, Pickleball coach
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Pay $0 today$57per lesson after trial

Pickleball 🏓 lessons with

Coach Ken Zatyko

Get a free trial lesson
Get a free trial lesson
Pay $0 today$57per lesson after trial
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Ken is getting started on TeachMe.To. We don't yet have enough data to assign this coach a Happy Student Score, but you can read reviews left by their students.

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About your pickleball coach

After a distinguished military career, retired officer Ken Zatyko has brought his leadership skills and passion for teamwork to the world of pickleball. With a strategic and disciplined approach, Coach Ken emphasizes technical proficiency, camaraderie, and sportsmanship on the court. Under his guidance, players of all levels unlock their full potential while fostering a strong sense of community. His dedication to excellence and commitment to helping others achieve their goals make him a sought-after mentor in the pickleball community. Coach Ken turned his passion for fitness and teamwork into a second career as a pickleball coach. With four years of coaching experience and formal training through a college-level coaching course, he brings discipline, strategy, and enthusiasm to every match. Known for his patient instruction and commitment to helping players of all levels improve, Coach Ken combines military precision with a love of the game to inspire others on and off the court.

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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Not specified
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Years Playing: 4 years
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Given: 4 lessons

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Travels within 20 miles

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Accomplishments

🏓3.8 DUPR
➕Tournament Competitor
🏅College Athlete

Certifications & Badges

🎓10+ Years Teaching

Reputation

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Learned a lot on the first lesson. Thank you, Ken!
Ann M
My husband and I have been taking lessons with Coach Ken for several months now, and we couldn't be happier with our progress. His coaching style is both supportive and challenging, pushing us to exceed our own expectations while always providing constructive feedback. What sets Coach Ken apart is his ability to tailor his instruction to each player's individual needs, ensuring that we both feel confident and comfortable on the court. We've not only improved our pickleball skills but also forged a great friendship with Coach Ken along the way.
Michelle S
Working with Coach Ken has been an absolute pleasure! His wealth of knowledge and experience, both on and off the court, have been invaluable in helping me take my pickleball game to the next level. What I appreciate most about Coach Ken is his unwavering dedication to his students' success. Whether it's refining my technique or developing a winning strategy, Coach Ken goes above and beyond to ensure that I'm constantly improving. Thanks to his guidance, I've seen a remarkable improvement in my game and can't wait to see what the future holds!
Heidi S
Coach Ken has been an absolute game-changer for us! As beginners, we were a bit intimidated by the sport, but Ken's patience and clear instruction made learning pickleball a breeze. His military background shines through in his structured approach to teaching, and we've seen a significant improvement in our skills after just a few sessions. Plus, his enthusiasm for the game is contagious! We highly recommend Coach Ken to anyone looking to up their pickleball game.