# Nick Coughlin > Nick Coughlin is a Pickleball coach in Ontario, California. Source: https://sites.coach/nickyc. 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 Nick Coughlin - Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors - Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts - Years of experience: 2 - Lessons taught: 94+ - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 69 ratings - Not accepting new lesson requests right now Hi, I'm Nick, your future Pickleball Coach. I have been playing Pickleball for over 7 years and coaching Pickleball for over 2 years, that has allowed to me to teach 150+ lessons to 50+ students. What's unique about my coaching? Every lesson I conduct is tailor-made. I strive to understand what you want to achieve, ensuring that beginners grasp the basics and advanced players refine their shot selection. I bring unwavering energy and positivity that will keep our lessons both effective and fun. Let me teach you the game in a fun way. Let's advance your game to the next level! ## Packages and prices - **Lesson Package**: 4 prepaid 60-minute lessons for $156.00 ($39.00 per lesson). Sold as 1 to 20 lessons. ## Where lessons happen - Creekside Park, Ontario, California - Maple Hill Park, Diamond Bar, California - Wheeler Park, Claremont, California - Vellano Park, Chino Hills, California - Claremont McKenna College Pickleball Courts, Claremont, California - Palomares Park Community Center, Pomona, California - Wheeler Park / The Claremont Club, Claremont, California - Rogers Tennis Complex (Tennis Court), Claremont, California ## Weekly hours - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM - Monday: 3:30 PM to 11:00 PM - Tuesday, Friday: 9:30 AM to 11:00 PM - Wednesday: 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM - Wednesday: 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM - Thursday: 8:30 AM to 11:00 PM - Saturday, Sunday: 6:00 AM to 11:00 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 had a wonderful first lesson with Nick! From the very beginning, his communication was kind, clear, and professional. Before our session, he sent helpful information about what to expect, along with tutorial videos to prepare me in advance. When we met, Nick was incredibly welcoming and came fully prepared with pickleball equipment and plenty of balls for practice. Throughout the lesson, he consistently gave me constructive feedback and really showed his expertise and command of the pickleball court. The entire experience was fun, engaging, and motivating. Nick taught me essential technique… > From Alice, 5 out of 5 > I just had my first Pickleball lesson with Nick, and it was an amazing experience! Nick is a fantastic instructor – knowledgeable, patient, and full of positive energy. He took the time to explain the rules, techniques, and strategies in a way that was easy to understand for a beginner like me. What stood out most was how encouraging and engaging Nick was throughout the lesson. He provided personalized tips to improve my grip, stance, and swing, and I noticed progress in just one lesson. The balance between instruction and actual play, made the lesson in both educational and fun. Nick’s passi… > From James, 5 out of 5 > I recently had a lesson with Coach Nick, and it was an incredible experience! He is a highly experienced pickleball player and an even better coach. What made the lesson so enjoyable was how he incorporated fun games into the drills, making it easy to work on important skills without feeling overwhelmed. He used creative metaphors like ‘scooping ice cream’ to teach me techniques like drop shots, which really helped me understand the movements better. His patience and flexibility stood out—he adjusted the pace and focus of the lesson to suit my needs and learning style. Beyond being a great te… > From Sam, 5 out of 5 > Oh, definitely worth trying out with Nick. The lesson covered some interesting new strategies to hit the ball and improve court movement, which I found quite helpful. Though I still aim for consistency, I think building on what we worked on could really pay off. Still, it’s encouraging to see progress and get specific tips. If you’re into refining your game steadily, you might find it worth your while. > From Nadia, 5 out of 5 > Nick not only is good at teaching specific skills but he is very good at encouraging you when you’re down and to not get so much in your head when you mess up. He takes this sport very seriously and it shows through his coaching, he is also very good with people he can connect with anyone he encounters he will make an amazing coach and you can learn so much from him. > From Sydney, 5 out of 5 > The lesson really helped me focus on my form and stay consistent, which is pretty helpful. Honestly, I’m still working on all those areas, but I appreciated the clear emphasis on skill development. Nick seems dedicated and knows how to keep the lesson steady without rushing. If you’re looking to refine your technique, I’d say give it a try and see how it goes. > From Alex, 5 out of 5 > I loved how fun the lesson with Nick was from start to finish. The pace kept me engaged, and the drills were enjoyable without feeling too challenging. If you’re curious about pickleball or want to improve your game in a relaxed setting, Nick’s sessions are definitely worth trying! You’ll have a great time learning and playing. 😊🏓 > From Paola, 5 out of 5 > Nick Coughlin is an exceptional pickleball instructor with impressive playing skills and a natural ability to coach players of all levels. His approachable and encouraging personality makes learning both fun and effective, creating an enjoyable experience for everyone on the court. > From Adam, 5 out of 5 ## Pages on this site - [Home](https://sites.coach/nickyc/index.md) - [All services](https://sites.coach/nickyc/services/index.md) - [Pickleball Lessons](https://sites.coach/nickyc/lessons) - [Private Lessons](https://sites.coach/nickyc/private-lessons/index.md) - [Lessons in Chino Hills](https://sites.coach/nickyc/areas/chino-hills) - [Lessons in Claremont](https://sites.coach/nickyc/areas/claremont) - [Lessons in Diamond Bar](https://sites.coach/nickyc/areas/diamond-bar) - [Lessons in Ontario](https://sites.coach/nickyc/areas/ontario) - [Lessons in Pomona](https://sites.coach/nickyc/areas/pomona) - [Vellano Park, Chino Hills](https://sites.coach/nickyc/locations/vellano-park-chino-hills) - [Claremont McKenna College Pickleball Courts, Claremont](https://sites.coach/nickyc/locations/claremont-mckenna-college-pickleball-courts-claremont) - [Rogers Tennis Complex (Tennis Court), Claremont](https://sites.coach/nickyc/locations/rogers-tennis-complex-tennis-court-claremont) - [Wheeler Park, Claremont](https://sites.coach/nickyc/locations/wheeler-park-claremont) - [Wheeler Park / The Claremont Club, Claremont](https://sites.coach/nickyc/locations/wheeler-park-the-claremont-club-claremont) - [Maple Hill Park, Diamond Bar](https://sites.coach/nickyc/locations/maple-hill-park-diamond-bar) - [Creekside Park, Ontario](https://sites.coach/nickyc/locations/creekside-park-ontario) - [Palomares Park Community Center, Pomona](https://sites.coach/nickyc/locations/palomares-park-community-center-pomona) - [Agent instructions](https://sites.coach/nickyc/llms.txt) ## Book through the API Nick Coughlin sells Pickleball lessons on this site. It is one coach on TeachMe.To, listing id `3831ebb7-4e05-4fc2-8f71-89db5014b29e`. 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/3831ebb7-4e05-4fc2-8f71-89db5014b29e): 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/3831ebb7-4e05-4fc2-8f71-89db5014b29e/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/nickyc/llms.txt).