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).
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.
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
Dan McConnon
Janice Scharich
IFP and PPR certified and insured
Focus: beginner to intermediate level, drills for all levels
4.5+ level player
Through GR Pickleball Academy, All In training, or privately arranged within the GR area
Janicescharich@gmail.com
616 450-1843
Pati Sheldon
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/
616-240-1413
Doug "Cookie" Cooke
Doug has been a Tennis Pro for over 55 years. “Cookie” is both a PTR Tennis Pro and a PPR Certified Instructor. Cookie teaches Pickleball at “All in Gym” and Premier Tennis Club.
Outdoors, he teaches at Belknap and several other facilities. He is a drill master and loves drilling with clients.
He specializes in private, semi-private, 3-4 player, or group sessions or clinics.
Cookie, teaches Pickleball/Tennis footwork drills by incorporating music.
He also is a tennis PTR Pro for kids 2-10 years old.
Reach “Cookie” at 616-291-5756 Email: doug7cooke@gmail.com