Pickleball Lessons in Estero, Florida

I coach beginner and intermediate players of all ages. Whether you have never played before or you have been playing for a while and want to take your game to the next level, I create lessons that are customized to your ability and goals.

Pickleball has been my passion for years, and I love sharing my knowledge and enthusiasm with others. I believe everyone can enjoy the sport, and I'm committed to helping my students develop their skills and confidence on the court.

Having had a life long passion for racquet sports (Certified Tennis PTR coach 20+ years and national tournament player in Platform Tennis), I was delighted to discover Pickleball 10 years ago when I moved to Naples, Florida. I was fortunate enough to win the Gold Medal in my first Men’s Open Tournament at Veterans Park. A couple of years later, I also won a gold at the US Open. Competing and playing Pickleball for exercise is so exhilarating and addictive. I met so many new players along the way who have asked me to help start them safely or improve their mid level games. I truly enjoy coaching and received my Pickleball IPTPA Teachers certification in 2017.

Hello, my name is Diego Motivar, and I am a PPR Certified Professional pickleball coach. My background is in tennis, and I have been playing and teaching pickleball for the past eight years. I have competed in professional tournaments and currently hold a 5.0+ player rating. As a coach, I believe in being honest, supportive, and goal-oriented. I work closely with each student to develop a personalized improvement plan based on their goals, whether that’s refining technique, learning new strategies, or increasing their skill level and rating. I enjoy challenging my students by introducing advanced shots, smart tactics, and match-winning strategies while making the learning process fun and rewarding.

I started playing tennis at 11 years old. Among this sport also ping pong was my favorite. I met Pickleball 4 years ago and it seemed a natural combination between the two. Just easier to mastering. I started my path taking private lessons and advanced camps and three years ago i achieved the first PPR Level I Professional Coach Certification. Recently I achieved the Level II from PPR and then I joined IPTPA obtaining the Level I & II Professional Coach Certification. I am a VAIR Rater, a new, innovative, company which has developed an excellent system to rate players for the players. www.vairified.com I am a very patient teacher and a good listener. I enjoy to see my students to learn and to improve their skills.

I am a 5.0 player with tournament experience and medals. I’ve been teaching for four years and am PPR certified. If you’re interested in advancing your game or learning more strategy, I’d love to help. I’m a big believer in fundamentals and have lots of patience.

I currently compete at the 5.0 level in tournaments. I have a 5.003 mixed doubles rating through the paddlewars organization. I charge $40 a head for group lessons 3-8 people. I charge $80 for one on one personalized training and tournament prep!