Book Private Pickleball Lessons with Coach Mark
With a lifelong passion for sports and a proven track record as both a professional athlete and coach, I bring a personalized and dynamic approach to coaching youth athletes in pickleball. My philosophy is simple: every athlete is unique and thrives with tailored guidance that taps into their strengths and directly addresses their growth areas. I firmly believe learning must be fun, engaging, and challenging to maximize results—principles I’ve seen succeed across multiple sports at the pro & collegiate level and in my years of 1:1 coaching. Personalized Development Plans: I work 1:1 with athletes to assess their baseline performance, including strengths, weaknesses, and goals. From this, together in session 1 we'll develop a custom growth plan that focuses on skill fundamentals, mindset, and competition strategies. Proven Experience: As a former high level athlete and current 4.5-5.0 tournament pickleball player, I understand the discipline, mental approach, and techniques required to excel. My structured approach ensures athletes not only improve their game but also build confidence and a love for the sport. Dynamic Coaching Sessions: Every session is carefully designed to balance skill-building and game application. Athletes will focus on one or two key areas needing improvement before moving into simulated competition to reinforce those skills in real-time scenarios. Focus on the Whole Athlete: Beyond technical skills, my coaching emphasizes mental aspects of competition, strategic thinking, and adaptability, which are essential for success both on and off the court. Whether my student is new to pickleball or looking to advance their competitive edge, my personalized coaching provides the tools, support, and structure they need to thrive. Let’s work together to unlock their full potential while fostering a passion for the game that lasts a lifetime.
Orlando, FL
Available: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri
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Weekly Availability
Monday
Unavailable
Tuesday
5:00 PM - 4:45 AM
Wednesday
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Friday
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
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Sunday
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Get to know Coach Mark
About Me:
Played professional indoor soccer for the Hershey Impact in the NPSL after playing for NCAA DII Lock Haven University for 4 years, Team Captain in senior year ; Played Ice Hockey for Millersville University a DIII ACCHL team; 40 year 4.5 tennis player, transitioned to pickleball and currently playing tournament pickleball at 4.5-5.0 level, having medaled in a half dozen tournaments to date in central Florida.
How I can help you improve your game:
My approach is effective because it involves personalization and structure. From a baseline skill assessment, we build a personalized development plan, and structure practice sessions that have specific purpose and provide take-away 'homework' to practice in between sessions. This is a continuous process that involves both the student and parent in order to make sure the athlete is moving towards their goals.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Drills for 1-2 fundamental skills (20 minutes); play game(s) that incorporate skills worked on (15 minutes); competition or game situation (15 minutes); strategy, wrap up and things to work on before next session (10 minutes).
Career summary and accomplishments:
U12 Boys Soccer Private business coaching Tennis/pickleball coaching
Best coach I ever had:
Niki Nikolic, head coach of the Hershey Impact soccer team. He worked out with the team, he inspired & motivated every player uniquely, and he focused on your potential not your shortcomings. He was someone we all wanted to win for.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I had to walk on both my college team, as well as the pro team via a 3-day tryout with hundreds of players. I wanted to stretch myself - even if perhaps I was not the most talented player, i was likely more motivated. So, I believe hard work still can win at many levels, but at the highest levels of sport it must be mixed with strong coaching guidance.
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