# Zijian Lu > Zijian Lu is a Pickleball coach in Markham, Ontario. Source: https://sites.coach/zijian-lu. 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 Zijian Lu - Teaches: Adults, Seniors - Levels: beginner, intermediate, expert - Years of experience: 3 - Lessons taught: 158+ - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 95 ratings Currently I am an NCCP certified pickleball coach in Canada. I'm deeply involved in the world of Pickleball, having started playing in 2019 and achieving a rating over 4.5. I involved a lot of Pickleball training video-making which brought me a lot of experience teaching the right techniques and game experience to players with various level. My tournament journey includes a second-place finish in men's singles at the Kamloops Legacy Performance tournament in 2019, as well as two gold medals in singles and mixed doubles at "Battle of the West -Iced Out" Tournament held in Missisauga. With over five years of competitive play under my belt, I've honed my coaching skills, spending a year teaching beginners the fundamentals and tournament strategies. Whether you're looking to refine your techniques or enhance your competitive edge, I'm here to provide tailored advice and guidance to help you succeed on the court. ## Packages and prices - **Lesson Package**: 4 prepaid 60-minute lessons for $340.00 ($85.00 per lesson). Sold as 1 to 20 lessons. ## Where lessons happen - Can Sports Center, Markham, Ontario - UBComplex, Markham, Ontario - The Dill Pickleball Club, Toronto, Ontario - Sunny Table Tennis Club, Toronto, Ontario - Vision Badminton Centre, Scarborough, Ontario - Kings Court Markham, Markham, Ontario - WePlay Sports Centre, Markham, Ontario - Rise Training Club, Richmond Hill, Ontario - Recess Athletics Club, Markham, Ontario - Online lessons ## Weekly hours - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 8:00 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 think Zijian's lesson was pretty helpful overall, especially how he explained everything in pickleball clearly. Though I’d like to see a bit more focus on different techniques next time, I feel like I’ve gained a better understanding of the game. His approach really emphasizes the key concepts, which is quite helpful for someone like me. Anyway, it’s worth trying out if you're looking to get a solid grasp of the basics without overloading on details. > From Duy, 5 out of 5 > What stood out for me was how Zijian explained everything in simple terms and showed great patience throughout the lesson. The clear communication made it easy to follow and feel comfortable while learning. If you’re thinking about trying pickleball lessons, Zijian’s approach is definitely worth experiencing yourself. It’s a positive and encouraging environment to improve your skills. > From John, 5 out of 5 > I loved the flexible schedule during my pickleball lesson with Zijian. It made fitting practice into my week really easy and enjoyable. If you’re thinking about improving your game in a friendly and adaptable environment, Zijian’s lessons are definitely worth trying. You’ll get personalized attention that helps you progress at your own pace. Give it a shot and see for yourself! 😊 > From Jennifer, 5 out of 5 > The lesson with Zijian was quite engaging, especially since he took the time to focus on my footwork and serving, which really helped improve my game. Though I still need to work on shot placement near the kitchen, I appreciated the practical tips he shared. If you're looking for a thoughtful approach to refining your pickleball skills, I’d say give Zijian a try. > From Sally, 5 out of 5 > The best bit was how smoothly the lesson flowed, making it easy to follow and enjoy. Zijian’s approach kept things engaging throughout. If you’re thinking about trying a pickleball lesson, this is a great opportunity to learn from someone who knows their stuff. Definitely a session worth experiencing for anyone looking to improve their game! 😊 > From Daniel, 5 out of 5 > One of the best parts of the lesson with Zijian was learning new skills that I could apply on the court right away. The session felt practical and engaging, making it easy to improve quickly. If you want to boost your pickleball game, his lessons come highly recommended. Give it a try and see the difference yourself! 😊 > From Lin, 5 out of 5 > Coach Zijian focused on my footwork, strategy, and shot consistency during the training session and made the improvement plans for me. These are really helpful to me on improving my pickleball skills. Highly recommended!! > From Nikola, 5 out of 5 > Coach Lu is patient and encouraging. He fostered a positive atmosphere where I feel comfortable and enjoyable. His teaching style built my confidence on the court. I think he is one of the best coaches I have ever seen. > From Steve., 5 out of 5 ## Pages on this site - [Home](https://sites.coach/zijian-lu/index.md) - [All services](https://sites.coach/zijian-lu/services/index.md) - [Pickleball Lessons](https://sites.coach/zijian-lu/lessons) - [Private Lessons](https://sites.coach/zijian-lu/private-lessons/index.md) - [Lessons in Markham](https://sites.coach/zijian-lu/areas/markham) - [Lessons in Richmond Hill](https://sites.coach/zijian-lu/areas/richmond-hill) - [Lessons in Scarborough](https://sites.coach/zijian-lu/areas/scarborough) - [Lessons in Toronto](https://sites.coach/zijian-lu/areas/toronto) - [Can Sports Center, Markham](https://sites.coach/zijian-lu/locations/can-sports-center-markham) - [Kings Court Markham, Markham](https://sites.coach/zijian-lu/locations/kings-court-markham) - [Recess Athletics Club, Markham](https://sites.coach/zijian-lu/locations/recess-athletics-club-markham) - [UBComplex, Markham](https://sites.coach/zijian-lu/locations/ubcomplex-markham) - [WePlay Sports Centre, Markham](https://sites.coach/zijian-lu/locations/weplay-sports-centre-markham) - [Rise Training Club, Richmond Hill](https://sites.coach/zijian-lu/locations/rise-training-club-richmond-hill) - [Vision Badminton Centre, Scarborough](https://sites.coach/zijian-lu/locations/vision-badminton-centre-scarborough) - [Sunny Table Tennis Club, Toronto](https://sites.coach/zijian-lu/locations/sunny-table-tennis-club-toronto) - [The Dill Pickleball Club, Toronto](https://sites.coach/zijian-lu/locations/the-dill-pickleball-club-toronto) - [Agent instructions](https://sites.coach/zijian-lu/llms.txt) ## Book through the API Zijian Lu sells Pickleball lessons on this site. It is one coach on TeachMe.To, listing id `654919cf-380d-4eea-a82d-f8bfa223710e`. 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/654919cf-380d-4eea-a82d-f8bfa223710e): 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/654919cf-380d-4eea-a82d-f8bfa223710e/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/zijian-lu/llms.txt).