# Dan Friedman > Dan Friedman is a Pickleball coach in Austin, Texas. Source: https://sites.coach/dan-friedman. Every page on this site has a Markdown version at its URL plus `/index.md`, or send `Accept: text/markdown`. ## About - Headline: Pickleball lessons with Dan - Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors - Levels: beginner, intermediate - Years of experience: 6 - Lessons taught: 89+ - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 61 ratings Are you ready to learn how to play pickleball? Take your pickleball game to the next level? Host an epic pickleball group lesson or team-building event? Look no further, as I am here to guide you through an exhilarating journey on the court. With an impressive 5.3 DUPR ranking and winning record of 15 tournament victories under my belt in events up to the 5.0 level, I am thrilled to offer you the opportunity to join my highly sought-after pickleball private lessons! Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the country, has captivated players of all ages and skill levels. As a certified instructor and tournament player, I have experienced the thrill of competition firsthand and developed a profound understanding of the game's intricacies. With my proven expertise and strategic insight, I am eager to help you unlock your full potential and elevate your pickleball skills to new heights! Oh and about the nickname "Danimal," it's a funny story really. About 4 weeks after I first started playing pickleball, I entered a tournament and had to register with the USAPA (USA Pickleball Association). On the registration form, they ask you for a nickname, which I entered "Danimal" thinking no one would ever see it. Sure enough, during my first tournament, when being called over the loudspeakers for my matches, the announcer yelled Danimal rather than my first or last name. I was embarrassed and couldn't believe it. However, while walking to the courts, everyone high-fived me and told me they loved the nickname. That weekend, I won a gold medal in Men's Singles, Mixed Doubles, and Men's Doubles completing a Triple Crown in my first tournament! 🥇🥇🥇 Lo and behold, the nickname has stuck and is now forever ## Packages and prices - **Lesson Package**: 4 prepaid 60-minute lessons for $356.00 ($89.00 per lesson). Sold as 1 to 20 lessons. ## Where lessons happen - Urban Pickleball Club, Austin, Texas ## Weekly hours - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM - Saturday, Sunday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM ## Cancellation policy - Cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before a lesson. The coach charges no fee for a late cancellation or a no-show. ## Reviews > I recently had the pleasure of taking a pickleball session with Dan, and it was nothing short of incredible. From the outset, Dan impressed me with his meticulous attention to detail tailored to my personal skill level. Unlike other trainers who may solely focus on the ball's trajectory, Dan's approach was refreshingly different. He emphasized the importance of my body's movement, ensuring that my posture, footwork, and coordination were in harmony. This focus on the fundamentals has already made a significant difference in my gameplay. Dan has an exceptional eye for detail and it’s evident i… > From Geovanny, 5 out of 5 > A MUST while you are in Austin! Dan and Pickleball Playmakers hosted a group event for us to celebrate our friend getting married. Coordinating a day-time activity for a group of 15 guys could not have been easier with Dan and Pickleball Playmakers. The rooftop location was a major perk, but I imagine the other locations would have been just as amazing. Dan set up a lesson and tournament for our group so we all got to play against one another. Dan both coached and coordinated the event. He was very accommodating to our group size and was able to work with individuals of all skill levels. Whet… > From Cory, 5 out of 5 > Dan is AWESOME!! He organized a lesson and tournament for my bachelor party in Austin and made everything super easy and fun for our group. He had paddles and balls ready with a full tournament bracket prepared, so all we needed to do was show up and play. He even had medals for the winning teams at the end of the tournament. Many of us were first-timers, but Dan took the time to explain the rules and gave pointers throughout the day. Most of us traveled from out of state for this trip, but we were able to trust him with all of the planning. If you're looking for a fun group activity that wil… > From Collin, 5 out of 5 > If you are looking for a fun lesson or group event, look no further! Pickleball Playmakers put on an incredible pickleball event for our bachelor party in Austin. Dan was extremely accommodating and easy to communicate with during the entire process. He made sure to secure a venue close to where we were staying, brought top of the line equipment and set up a fun tournament for us with first place medals! He also took the time to teach the first time picklers and even brought refreshments for everyone. I recommend Dan and Pickleball Playmakers 10/10 times! Thanks for a wonderful time and all o… > From Jonathan, 5 out of 5 > Our corporate team had an incredible experience with Pickleball Playmakers this evening! From start to finish, everything went flawlessly. Dan’s ability to engage the entire group, regardless of our skill level or experience, was truly impressive. He made the booking process a breeze and was exceptionally accommodating to our needs. We couldn’t have asked for a better event, and we’re already looking forward to working with them again in the future! > From Ariana, 5 out of 5 > When it comes to pickleball events and lessons in Austin, look no further than Dan! He not only is a phenomenal coach that will help you level up your game, or if you are new to PB, feel comfortable getting your feet wet, but he also is one of the kindest and most fun players out there. He will make sure that your time on the court is memorable and something that connects you all. Highly recommend! > From Lauren, 5 out of 5 > Dan is the man! I haven’t played pickleball much and Pickleball Playmakers was the perfect way to learn. We reached out to Dan for a larger group event for a bachelor party outing and it was the perfect way to be active without overdoing it. He refreshed us with the rules, organized a tournament style bracket and had all the supplies needed for us. 10/5 stars for Dan and Pickleball Playmakers. > From Jason, 5 out of 5 > I started taking lessons with Daniel a few months ago and couldn't recommend him more. For starters, he is so, so knowledgable on all aspects of the game. He makes lessons so fun, where I never want them to end and I can tell my game is improving. I look forward to them each week. For anyone looking to improve their game or even get into the sport, I would send them to him! > From Kristy, 5 out of 5 ## Pages on this site - [Home](https://sites.coach/dan-friedman/index.md) - [All services](https://sites.coach/dan-friedman/services/index.md) - [Pickleball Lessons](https://sites.coach/dan-friedman/lessons) - [Private Lessons](https://sites.coach/dan-friedman/private-lessons/index.md) - [Lessons in Austin](https://sites.coach/dan-friedman/areas/austin) - [Urban Pickleball Club, Austin](https://sites.coach/dan-friedman/locations/urban-pickleball-club-austin) - [Agent instructions](https://sites.coach/dan-friedman/llms.txt) ## Book through the API Dan Friedman sells Pickleball lessons on this site. It is one coach on TeachMe.To, listing id `fc78d5d7-c091-4c5d-b4ff-2fbddf8d10d7`. An agent reads this coach, quotes what this site sells, and books it through the TeachMe.To agent API. - [Agent instructions, generated from the live API](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/llms.txt): Read this before calling anything. Sessions need no registration. - [This coach](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/fc78d5d7-c091-4c5d-b4ff-2fbddf8d10d7): The coach read. `site.packages` are the packages sold here, priced as this site prices them, and `site.cancellationPolicy` is this site's policy. - [Open times](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/fc78d5d7-c091-4c5d-b4ff-2fbddf8d10d7/slots): Pass `sitePackageId` and `locationId` with `from` and `to`. - Quotes and bookings: pass `sitePackageId` and `lessons` to `POST /quotes`, then `POST /bookings` with the quote. The booking returns `paymentUrl`; the student pays there, and the booking is readable while they do. Send `policyAccepted: true` after showing the student the policy when `site.cancellationPolicy.agreementRequired` is true. - [OpenAPI 3.1](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/openapi.json): The machine contract. The `sitePackageId` and `locationId` values for this site are in [llms.txt](https://sites.coach/dan-friedman/llms.txt).