# Shepard Simons > Shepard Simons is a Pickleball coach in Louisville, Kentucky. Source: https://sites.coach/shepard-simons. Every page on this site has a Markdown version at its URL plus `/index.md`, or send `Accept: text/markdown`. ## About - Headline: Pickleball for Beginners in Louisville, Patient, Structured Coaching - Levels: Beginners, Intermediates - Years of experience: 2 I help beginner to intermediate pickleball players, from roughly 1.1 to 3.0, build skills, confidence, and a clearer understanding of the game so they can use strong fundamentals, smart strategy, and practical techniques in real matches. In Louisville, Kentucky, I work with players at E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park through patient, structured sessions focused on game basics, warm-up drills, body and paddle positioning, dinking, pacing, and targeted practice. I offer one-on-one lessons and doubles coaching for partners who want to improve communication, positioning, teamwork, and strategy. I have about two years of playing experience, and I keep instruction approachable while giving you useful drills and suggested home training. Paddles and balls are provided during practice. Bring sneakers and water, plus a paddle if you have one. ## Packages and prices - **Try It Out**: 1 prepaid 120-minute lesson for $55.00 ($45.00 per lesson). Sold as 1 lesson. All inclusive first session Paddles included 2 hours Home training given - **Beginner pack**: 8 prepaid 60-minute lessons for $200.00 ($20.00 per lesson). Sold as 8 lessons. One on one tutoring 8 one hour lessons over a one month period (2 per week). Paddle provided during lessons ## Where lessons happen - E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park, Louisville, Kentucky ## Weekly hours - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 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. ## Frequently asked questions ### How much do Pickleball lessons cost in Louisville, Kentucky? My listed lesson price is $30 per lesson. I also offer packages, including the Try It Out session at $45 for 2 hours, the Beginner pack at $20 per lesson for eight 1-hour lessons, and individual Silver and Gold tiers at $40 and $50 per lesson. ### Where can I take Pickleball lessons near Louisville, Kentucky? I teach in person at E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park in Louisville, Kentucky. I do not currently teach online. ### Are your Pickleball lessons in Louisville suitable for beginners? Yes. I coach beginner to intermediate Pickleball players in the 1.1 to 3.0 range. My lessons cover game basics, warm-up drills, body and paddle positioning, dinking, pacing, and other skills that support confident match play. ### Do I need to bring a paddle to Pickleball lessons at E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park? Paddles and balls are provided during lessons, so you can learn even if you do not have your own paddle. Bring sneakers, a water bottle, a snack, and a hair tie if needed, and you may bring your own paddle if you have one. ## Pages on this site - [Home](https://sites.coach/shepard-simons/index.md) - [All services](https://sites.coach/shepard-simons/services/index.md) - [Pickleball Lessons](https://sites.coach/shepard-simons/lessons) - [Private Lessons](https://sites.coach/shepard-simons/private-lessons/index.md) - [Kids Lessons](https://sites.coach/shepard-simons/kids-lessons/index.md) - [Lessons in Louisville](https://sites.coach/shepard-simons/areas/louisville) - [E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park, Louisville](https://sites.coach/shepard-simons/locations/e-p-tom-sawyer-state-park-louisville) - [Agent instructions](https://sites.coach/shepard-simons/llms.txt) ## Book through the API Shepard Simons sells Pickleball lessons on this site. It is one coach on TeachMe.To, listing id `206cb766-555f-4408-b584-fc35e7f64c09`. 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/206cb766-555f-4408-b584-fc35e7f64c09): 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/206cb766-555f-4408-b584-fc35e7f64c09/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/shepard-simons/llms.txt).