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Reviews

Total reviews17

Average rating

5.0

Jennifer G.Verified ✓

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 3

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Great lesson!

Brian 2.Verified ✓

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 2

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What a great instructor! I’m an intermediate level player and learned a ton from my lesson with her. She also comes with such positive energy, friendliness and is an extremely skilled player. Highly recommend!

Jenny K.Verified ✓

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1

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Michelle was personable, patient, understanding and met me at the level I was at. She’s great at explaining and gave positive feedback which motivated me to keep going. It gave me confidence and helped me perform. I ran pretty late and she still gave me the same attention and helped me max out the most of the time we did have together. I highly recommend.

Laura D.Verified ✓

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1

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Michelle was wonderful! She have our group of beginners great instructions. We had a great time!

Laurie B.

Lessons taken: 1

Michele is fabulous. She is an excellent diagnostician who can break down specific skills into bite size, consumable steps. She meets you where you are - gives you just the right amount of feedback, not to much so you didn't feel overwhelmed, and not to little so you definitely feel like you're getting your money's worth! She is always positive and will try various different teaching methods so that you successfully master the skill. You will definitely play better after working with Michele. Highly recommend!

Pickleball with Michele D.⭑ 5.0 (17 reviews)

How it works

Locations

These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:

5 courts available

Montville Pickleball & Golf Club

153 River Rd, Montville, NJ 07045, United States

458.5 miles away

Indoors

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MD Pickleball Academy at Hoop Heaven

132 Hopper Avenue, Waldwick, NJ 07463, USA

456.9 miles away

IndoorsOutdoors

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Home Court Pickleball Club

235 Ridgedale Avenue

453.5 miles away

Indoors

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Madison High School Courts

170 Ridgedale Avenue

455.6 miles away

OutdoorsMay be unreliable

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Mount Pleasant Fields (tennis court)

34 Mount Pleasant Rd, Morristown, NJ 07960

448 miles away

OutdoorsMay be unreliable

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Want a lesson at your home or a different location? We can help.

Availability

These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.

sundays

8 AM - 11 AM12 PM - 4 PM

mondays

8 AM - 10 AM11 AM - 5 PM

tuesdays

8:30 AM - 7:30 PM

wednesdays

8:30 AM - 10 AM12 PM - 9 PM

thursdays

3 PM - 8 PM

fridays

9 AM - 2 PM3 PM - 6 PM

saturdays

8 AM - 1 PM

Beginner training plan

Your first lessonHave fun learning the basic mechanics while hitting the ball at the non-volleyball zone. We will discuss scoring, safety, where to stand and the etiquette of pickleball.

Lesson 11+We will work on shot selection, moving with your partner and strategy and patterns for winning more games and rallies.

Lesson 4-10We will work on prior skills and add drives, drops, speed ups, resets and how to execute a lob.

Lesson 2-3We will review the basics from prior lessons and work on the skills for a deep serve and deep return, and the shots for moving through the transition zone.

Youth players

Working with kidsI enjoy working with children and find that they respond well to the use or colorful targets and games that allow them to keep moving and working on their eye hand coordination. I have youth and juniors paddles, bean bags, foam balls, hula hoops, jump ropes and other props for keeping it fun!

Working with teenagersI find teenagers enjoy playing games where they are learning by example and repetition. I have targets and a ball machine that allows for students to develop their strokes and team work.

What you need to bringBring your smile (we will have fun) and please wear tennis/court shoes if you have them, or a pair of sneakers. Dress in layers and remember to bring plenty of water. If your lesson is outside you may also want to bring: sunblock, sun glasses, bug spray and a hat or visor. If you don’t own a paddle yet, I have paddles you can try and use for your lesson. I am also happy to assist you in determining what paddle is the best fit for your playing style and budget, so just ask.

What I can bringAll equipment provided: nets; paddles and balls. If you don’t own your own paddle I have over a dozen and regularly help players find the best paddle fit for their game and budget.

Cancellation Policy

We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!

If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.

And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.

Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!

Pickleball with Coach Michele Dabal

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⭑5.0 (17)

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💰$125 weekly lessons

Michele's journey into pickleball began in 2017, driven by her preparation for the US Transplant Games the following year. Instantly enamored with the sport, she delved deep, earning both PPR Coach and IFP Instructor certifications in 2019. As a dedicated YPP provider with USA Pickleball, Michele's joy lies in coaching enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels, fostering a love for pickleball within her community.

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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors

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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates

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Lives in: Montville, New Jersey

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Happy Student Score: 96

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Years Playing: 6 years

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Given: 20 lessons

Accomplishments

🏓4.32 DUPR

🏅Tournament Winner

➕All State Pickleball League Co-Founder and Director - Established in 2022 to create a statewide team-based DUPR league and Official Minor League Pickleball Tournaments in NJ, NY, CT & PA.

Certifications & Badges

📝IFP Certified

📝PPR Certified

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