The Grand Rapids Pickleball Club does not endorse or recommend any individual instructor. This is simply a list of GRPC members who offer lessons and is for the convenience of the GRPC membership and others looking for Pickleball Instruction in the Greater Grand Rapids area.

John DeHoog

Ball Machine. 2-hour Pickleball lessons with John DeHoog. No charge

Indoor daytime lessons. Demo paddles available.
dehoogjandm@comcast.net

616-644-5202

Jeffrey W. Howlett

A Highly Certified Instructor with IPTPA, PPR & the IFP (where he evaluates & certifies other future instructors). A passion to teach, along with assisting people for Pickleball Court Design.

His office is inside the “All In Pickleball Gym” in Byron Center, but he also teaches indoors at IMPACT in Hudsonville. Outdoors he teaches at Belknap, Hudsonville, or Spring Lake, where he is the “SLCC Program Director & Instructor.”

Jeff specializes in Privates, semi-private, 3-4 player, or small group sessions/clinics. He does own a ball machine, available for lessons or drilling.

Jeff is a 4.5 Sponsored Player with almost 90 competitive medals from the past 9+ years.

A Dealer for Engage, Douglas Sports, Trident Tru Nets, and Pickleball Central (Wholesale).

dgfjeffpb@gmail.com

616-299-2000

Linda Jirous

Former GRPC Board Member

Nine years of experience teaching beginners and intermediate players. Emphasis on safety, skill, basic knowledge of pickleball and enjoyment of the game.

Linda is certified with insurance by 3S Sports and also sells Paddletek Paddles & Gear (made in Michigan) and gives a free lesson to people who purchase a paddle from her.

Private and group lessons by appointment.

lindenvp@yahoo.com

616-238-4412

Larry Keefe

USAPA Ambassador

Larry is a Degreed PE Teacher.  His Pickleball instruction focuses on good technique and basic strategies.  Offers lessons for beginners and players trying to move up to the 3.5/4.0 skill levels.
lkeefe@bmc-pos.com
616-446-4000

Frank Kirsch
Grand Rapids Pickleball Club member and local IFP insured Certified Pickleball Instructor.
Frank is a player with 7 years of playing experience. He is a 4.5 Sponsored Player with Engage and is an experienced tournament player. Frank has a passion for teaching and instructing all levels of Pickleball players.
Beginners – advanced players.
Private and small group lessons available.
Located in Grand Rapids and surrounding areas.
Grand Rapids Pickleball Instruction
616-723-1165 
Ross Kornoelje

USAPA Ambassador

Ross is available to teach group or individual lessons, subject to court availability.

rosskornoelje@gmail.com

Dan McConnon
Grand Rapids Pickleball Club Member
PPR Certified Instructor Since 2022
Truly enjoys helping players grow their game whether they are newbies or advanced players .Experienced Tournament Player and Student of the Game.
Owner and Founder of All In Pickleball Gym. Willing to coach private lessons and up to an 8:1 ratio for students.
(616) 617-5492
Pati Sheldon
Grand Rapids Pickelball Board Member
International Federation of Pickelball – IFP- Certified Pickleball Instructor
Experienced tournament player
Loves to teach new players to feel comfortable on the courts.
Beginners – Intermediate players
Private and small groups
616-450-6900
Bob Trout

Small group and private lessons for the beginner, novice, or intermediate player. Indoor lessons at GR Racquet and Fitness – outdoor lessons arranged at your convenience. PPR certified teaching professional, three Gold Medals at national tournaments (4.5 skill level), and Selkirk-sponsored athlete.

Selkirk paddles provided for lessons and to demo before buying.

http://www.facebook.com/pickleballlessonandclinics/

bob.teamselkirk@gmail.com

616-240-1413