Steve is a great instructor. I am brand new to pickleball but had played tennis for years so I had some background in racquet sports. He is extremely positive, breaks it down and gets you playing right away. He had racquets for me to try other than the racquet I brought which he thought would be better for me. Steve was right as mine was a gift from my son but better suited meant for a 25 year old guy (which my son is).
He made the first lesson 1 1/2 hours so he could give me a full overview of pickleball, the rules, and the basics.
Steve doesn't charge for the first lesson and I tried to insist on paying since the lesson was so great. He even had his wife come for the last half hour so I could get practice playing and I could see how doubles works during play.
I've had many tennis lessons and I like his encouraging nature. I live on the border of LA/Pasadena and he can teach in Pasadena, Burbank, or Porter Ranch area since he has access to courts in multiple places.
I also appreciate he's an early riser and I was able to have a lesson at 7:30 am. Steve has me very excited about the sport and playing. Steve also didn't hold back on strategy tips where appropriate. His love for the sport is obvious and I could tell he teaches for that reason. His lesson fees are very reasonable as well.
Steve is professional and responds promptly. He's also a very nice guy with a fun personality which helps. He corrects errors in a positive way.
So A+++ for me (a 50+ year old woman) I recommend him. I think he would be great for a younger person as well given his knowledge of the sport and the fact that he competes in it and plays young men and women on tournaments. read more