Pickleball Lessons in Oakton, Virginia

I’m a 4.5 pickleball player with just over a year of experience, and while I come from no tennis background, I’ve made significant progress in that short time. My quick advancement in the sport gives me confidence that I can help you elevate your game just as effectively. Let’s work together to take your skills to the next level!

I play pickleball for the love of the game — finding joy in every dimension it offers, from competition and fitness to connection and community. I’ve been immersed in the world of pickleball since 2021, developing my game to a 5.0+ level and coaching players across different skill levels and backgrounds. As a certified pickleball coach, I have worked with various organizations and clubs, helping new and experienced players sharpen their skills, develop strategic thinking, and enjoy the game’s fast-growing culture. My coaching style blends fundamentals with the creative freedom that makes pickleball both accessible and endlessly fun. By profession, I am an environmental scientist and international development expert with over 15 years of global experience in sustainability, climate resilience, and resource management. Off the court, I am a parent of three wonderful kids, and we call Annandale, VA our home — where pickleball has become part of our family’s rhythm of life. I also write about pickleball, sports culture, and the deeper meaning of athletic pursuit. My recent publications on Medium explore the spirit of the game and the origins of greatness in sports: • Do You Know Pickleball? — Read Here • Where Athletic Greatness Begins — Read Here For me, pickleball is not just a sport — it’s a movement, a mindset, and a growing community I’m grateful to be part of.

I’ve been playing pickleball for five years and coaching for four. I play almost everyday, and I play regularlyin tournaments. My dupr is currently 4.5. I play mostly in Northern Virginia and DC. I am closely connected to the local pickleball community. Sports have always been a core part of my life—historically basketball, soccer, and table tennis; now pickleball has emerged as the most engaging, strategic, and social game I’ve played. As a coach, I combine drilling with live play, working alongside my students to develop solid shot mechanics, sharpen strategy, and improve decision-making under pressure. Beyond lessons, I help players plug into the local pickleball scene so they can continue progressing through games, leagues, and community connections. If you’re ready to elevate your game, I’d be glad to work with you.

PPR Certified Associate Pickleball Coach with more than 20 years of competitive tennis and pickleball experience at the USTA DUPR 4.5 level, including inter-club competition and regional tournaments. Passionate about helping recreational players develop strong fundamentals, confidence, consistency, and enjoyment of the game. Brings extensive racquet-sport knowledge in movement, stroke mechanics, court positioning, doubles strategy, and competitive play.

Igniting a passion for pickleball, I bring two years of dedicated coaching experience, cultivated from my time as a renowned snowboard instructor for years and coaching background in basketball. I'm dedicated to helping students of all skill levels elevate their game through focused instruction and personalized strategies.

Former tennis player and totally in love with Pickleball and want to promote pickleball to other players by giving lessons.