"Michael was born to be a teacher and coach. He intrinsically knows how to break the game down into its fundamentals and then build on each as his students gain more understanding he is patient and organized in his instruction and able to teach players at multiple levels at the same time without any student feeling left behind. " Jodi J (Holbrook, NY)
"Mike is an exceptional pickleball instructor. He embodies patience in every aspect of his teaching, taking the time to understand his students' individual needs and guiding them with unwavering support. His ability to break down complex techniques into easily digestible steps is a testament to his teaching prowess, making him a truly great instructor." Scott O (Woodstock, GA)
"Mike makes learning pickleball fun! He creates an environment that fosters learning while also making you feel comfortable and free to be yourself. He is patient and extremely knowledgeable and supportive! " Marge & Ray (Woodstock, GA)
"Mike is a Pickleball Coach that really takes the time to know his students well. His individualized instruction meets the player’s need to move forward in their PB game." Denise H (Woodstock, GA)
"Not only does Mike encourage a patient and smart pickle ball game but encompasses amazing sportsmanship within his teachings." Stacy T (Woodstock, GA)
"Mike is a natural teacher and his love for pickleball comes thru in his coaching. He is encouraging, patient, and a lot of fun to work with. He’s got a wealth of knowledge and an easy way of teaching it. He’ll take the time to get to know you and your game so he can personalize his instruction." Katherine S (Woodstock, GA)
"Mike is a great pickleball teacher and he came over to my neighborhood to provide a free beginner class to kids and adults and everyone was able to play a couple of games after the class." Gopi G (Woodstock, GA)
"Mike has always welcomed all skill levels and offers good advise when necessary! He believes drilling will improve everyone’s skills! He is very encouraging and wants everyone to play better!" Susan A (Woodstock, GA)
"I appreciate Mike’s ability to analyze my movements during play and immediately offer instruction to help improve my game. He offers encouraging words and makes pickleball fun!" Tami B (Woodstock, GA)
"Since I started playing pickleball 2 years ago Mike was always there to give advice and a helping hand. Now that he is a certified instructor I hope many others will have the opportunity to take a lesson from Mike. You will not be disappointed !" Charlie F (Woodstock, GA)
"Very pleased with Mike’s pickleball coaching. He is truly passionate about the game which shines through in his instruction. He’s patient, positive, and skilled at coaching in a group setting, managing to provide individual support while reinforcing techniques for the entire group. Thoroughly enjoyed our lessons!" Kay C (Canton, GA)
Proud of these ladies, Laura G and Lisa H (Woodstock, GA). After several weeks of coaching that included on-court instructional play and multiple drill sessions, they took gold in the 2023 Jammin' for Joy Charity Tournament. Awesome!
"Mike is so much fun to take lessons from and super knowledgeable!" Cristy, Sheila, Brenda & Charmaine - Acworth, GA
Meet Michelle and Cary. They took gold in the women's 3.0 doubles at the Luck-Of-The-Pickle tournament in Canton, GA (March 16-17, 2024). I coached these ladies at the beginning of their pickleball journey and very proud to see their amazing progress!