Tafe Naea
Pickleball Coach in Kapolei, Hawaii
🟢 Beginner: Learn the Basics. Build Confidence. 🔵 Intermediate: Sharpen Your Skills. Elevate Your Game. 🔴 Advanced: Master the Game
Transform your pickleball game from casual play to strategic match-winning. As a tournament enthusiast with at least two years of experience coaching players who desired to elevate in levels, I bring passion and expertise to every lesson. Let's work together to elevate your game and unlock your full potential on the court. I am willing to travel to different locations here in Hawaii and not limited to other states. I have all the equipments needed to provide an exceptionally good training experience. My goal is to ensure that you have an awesome experience training and sharpening your skills to play confidently against others whether in tournaments or just open play. Blessings
5.0
13 reviews
40+
Lessons taught
2
Years experience
25
Locations
About Tafe Naea
Transform your pickleball game from casual play to strategic match-winning. As a tournament enthusiast with at least two years of experience coaching players who desired to elevate in levels, I bring passion and expertise to every lesson. Let's work together to elevate your game and unlock your full potential on the court. I am willing to travel to different locations here in Hawaii and not limited to other states. I have all the equipments needed to provide an exceptionally good training experience. My goal is to ensure that you have an awesome experience training and sharpening your skills to play confidently against others whether in tournaments or just open play. Blessings
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Train with Tafe
Choose a lesson package that works for you. Every session is personalized to your skill level and goals.
Lesson Package
Please inform what you want to learn
Train with Tafe every week
Ongoing coaching on a recurring schedule, so you keep improving week after week.
RecurringAdvance
Pick 2 things you desire to get better at.
RecurringBeginner
I have nets, balls, and paddles if needed.
RecurringWeekly Subscription
We will start with an assessment and knowledge of the game. Then we will do balls only.
“Coach Tee is the real deal. He makes drilling feel purposeful and motivating, and I leave every session better than I started. What I appreciate most is his step-by-step approach — he breaks skills down into clear, manageable pieces (footwork, paddle prep, contact point, follow-through), then stacks them into game-ready reps. He’s always encouraging me to do my best, but never in a pushy way; it’s the kind of positive coaching that builds confidence and consistency. We’ve targeted everything from dinks and third-shot drops to transition footwork and serve/return accuracy, and he always has a simple progression that clicks. Feedback is specific, actionable, and easy to remember, so I can repeat it on my own. Since training with Coach Tee, my control, shot selection, and court awareness have all jumped. If you’re serious about improving through smart, focused drilling, I can’t recommend him enough.”
Kelsey
3 lessons with Tafe
What Students Say
Asher Morgado
5 lessons
Hi coach, i miss training w/ you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I'm 14 yrs of age!. I learned so much from Coach T, especially about controlling my shots and understanding how important drills are if I want to get better. At first, the sessions felt a little repetitive, (In which he told me, since I havent had any training.) but it all made sense later when I realized how much more confident and consistent I was becoming. He’s super chill, fun to work with, and you can tell he really knows his stuff. Beyond just hitting shots, he teaches strategy and shares wisdom that makes you see the game differently. If you’re serious about improving and want a coach who’s both knowledgeable and enjoyable to train with, Coach T is the guy.
Michelle Morgado
5 lessons
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Coach T was amazing! His training style was precise, challenging, and very effective. I really appreciated how he pushed me to work hard while also teaching smart doubles strategies that completely changed the way I play. At times it was intense, especially since I’m not in the best shape, but I loved every minute because I was learning so much. There were shots I used to avoid because I wasn’t confident, but after his lessons I started practicing them and now I can actually hit them in games with success. It feels so good to see real progress! I highly recommend Coach T to anyone who wants to improve their pickleball game.
Abe Morgado
5 lessons
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I didn’t realize how much I needed help with something as simple as footwork until Coach T broke it down with drills. In just a short time, I felt myself improving and moving smarter on the court. The training sessions were definitely challenging, sometimes hardcore, but in a good way, because it showed me where I needed to get back in shape. I liked how he worked with both my wife and me, not only individually but also as partners, teaching us how to play more efficiently and strategically together. His coaching is consistent, focused, and really pays off.
Kahea
7 lessons
Tafe is the most patient and reliable coaches. He has a way of making you work harder than you knew you could. You definitely see an improvement in your game. He teaches consistency without being boring. His drills keep you motivated. He is an excellent coach.
Mei M.
13 lessons
Great training session and coach T was very patient and understood my learning pace. Highly recommend coach T to anyone!
Danielle Naea
5 lessons
Vey patient in teaching and in breaking down the steps/movements. Awesome teacher.
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Free cancellation up to 12 hours before your lesson.