Book Private Pickleball Lessons with Coach Tatyana
I help beginners go from nervous to confident — safely, joyfully, and with fun!
I help beginners go from nervous to confident — safely, joyfully, and with fun!
live in Venice, Florida. I’ve been playing tennis at a 3.0-3.5 level for 20 years and have enjoyed four years of pickleball. For the past 2 years, I’ve been teaching total beginners, mainly Russian and Ukrainian speakers, in Venice, Florida. My five-lesson course equips students with essential skills like dinks, serves, and strategies, ensuring they can confidently join open play games.
Trains in Nokomis, Venice
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
2 Lessons
Works with all age groups
Pickleball
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Get to know Coach Tatyana
About Me:
I am PPR certified pickleball coach Level 1. I live in Venice, Florida. I’ve been playing tennis at a 3.0-3.5 level for 20 years and have enjoyed four years of pickleball. For the past 2 years, I’ve been teaching total beginners, mainly Russian and Ukrainian speakers, in Venice, Florida. My five-lesson course equips st
How I can help you improve your game:
My five-lesson course equips students with essential skills like dinks, serves, and strategies, ensuring they can confidently join open play games. I use the Pickleball maching to help you learn consistency and mussels memory. I’m committed to supporting them throughout their learning journey, covering everything from A to Z to ensure they get their money's worth.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
How My Pickleball Lessons Start & What We Do
With me, every session has structure, purpose, and fun. We build strong fundamentals from Day 1. Here’s how my lessons usually flow:
1. Warm-Up & Wake the Muscles
We begin with light movement to activate the body — shoulders, legs, hips, balance, coordination. Safety first.
2. Stretching for Mobility
A few minutes of focused stretching to protect joints and prevent injury. Flexible body = better pickleball.
3. Dinks & Soft-Hands Control
We always start on the kitchen line. Dinking trains touch, control, patience, and footwork. Soft game wins games.
4. Review (“Recap”) of What We Learned Before
We repeat last lesson’s skills to build muscle memory and good habits. I make sure nothing is forgotten.
5. New Skills or New Shots
Every lesson introduces something new — technique, footwork, mechanics, strategy, reset, volley, serve, return, transition, etc.
6. Homework
Yes — homework! Short drills you can practice at home, at a wall, or on the court. Repetition builds confidence.
My Goal:
Strong fundamentals. Good movement. Smart habits. Fast confidence. And fun!
Career summary and accomplishments:
I played USA tennis 3.0 league in Hawaii. I play pickleball for 5 years,i have a PPR certification level 1. I don't play tournaments- i have the wrist injury. I am good teacher. I love to work with a total beginners. I have 2 yeras of teaching pickleball experience.
Best coach I ever had:
Agassi for tennis.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I have the Russian accent. I speack Russian, I know Ukrainian, I speak English. I love to teach and play pickleball. I have lots of passion for teaching.
Weekly Availability
Monday
5:00 pm - 2:00 am
Tuesday
5:00 pm - 2:00 am
Wednesday
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Thursday
5:00 pm - 2:00 am
Friday
5:00 pm - 2:00 am
Saturday
6:00 pm - 2:00 am
Sunday
6:00 pm - 2:00 am
This is only general availability - more times may be available when booking!
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