Instructors Offering Lessons
Disclaimer: The instructors listed on this website are independent professionals.
While we provide their information as a resource, inclusion on this site does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. We encourage you to evaluate any instructor’s qualifications and suitability for your needs independently.
Special Note: These certified teachers have generously offered their time and expertise
to teach two free CAPA Skills and Drills clinics to our members.
Please send any teacher requests for edits to halbergjames@gmail.com
Blake Lewis
• Email • 608-513-0997
• PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) - Currently Trained and Certified Coach
• Lead instructor for the McFarland and Stoughton Rec Departments
• Premier instructor and director of pickleball at Dill Dinkers
• Private, semi-private, and group lessons (up to 12 players) for all skill levels
Dina Weinbach
• Email • 608-698-0355
• PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) - Pro Level - Currently Trained and Certified Coach
• Three degrees in education, 8 years teaching pickleball
• Tournament player/medalist
• Private and group lessons, clinics, corporate events, drills, and tournament prep
• Team strategies for beginners and intermediates of all ages
Jeanne Marie Burgess d/b/a Big Dill Pickleball
• pballjb@lyahoo.coml • 608-960-7176
• Presently Trained and Certified ITPTA (International Pickleball Teaching Professional) Coach
• 10 years of teaching experience
• Group, partner, and private lessons available for all ages and skill levels
• Lessons at a time, date, & court convenient for you. Paddles to try out & all equipment provided
• Learn how to play pickleball, improve skills, develop strategy, plus partner play for doubles fun!
Abigail Darwin
• Email • 608-334-4971
• PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) - Currently Trained and Certified Coach
• Instructor at Pickleball Kingdom and for MSCR
• Author of Pickleblog, local pickleball news
• Private, semi-private, & group lessons for all skill levels and all ages — kids, adults, and seniors
• Learn techniques and strategies for social and/or competitive play!
David Mott
• Email • 608-259-6615
• IPTPA (International Pickleball Teaching Professional) Level 2 Trained
IPTPA Ratings Specialist Trained
• Lessons, clinics, and skill and strategy assessment
David Shi
• IPTPA (International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association) Level 2 Trained
• Primary pickleball coach at Prairie Athletic Club; Sun Prairie Recreation and Fitchburg Rec
• Private, semi-private, & group lessons for all skill levels and all ages — kids, adults, and seniors
• Will accommodate your needs as to location
• Here is information on the costs and packages on offer
Dawn Weiland
• Email • 847-703-0766
• PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) - Pro Level - Currently Trained and Certified Coach
• Instructor at Hitters June-Oct. and at Center Court Pickleball Club in Glendale AZ Nov.-May
• 10 years instructional experience
• Over 30 National tournament medals; regional titles at the 4.5 level in Colorado and Texas
• Private, semi-private, and group lessons for all levels; private groups encouraged
• BYOC! Build your own clinic with friends & family and we’ll find a good time and place for it.
• Elite Ambassador for Head Pickleball
Kevin Devine
• Email • 608-692-0839
• PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) - Currently Trained and Certified Coach
• Pickleball coach for Middleton Parks and Recreation
• Lessons for individuals or groups, anywhere in Dane County
• Specializing in introducing adults to the joys of pickleball!
