Meet Ryan
I’m Ryan, a former professional pickleball player and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback now giving private pickleball lessons in Scottsdale, AZ. I bring a fun and creative energy to anyone looking to elevate their game in the rapidly changing world of Pickleball. I train all ages and skill levels and love working with kids. Lessons take place on my private home court in a relaxed, focused environment designed to help you improve fast. If you want to take your game to next level, build confidence, and enjoy the game more, I’d love to work with you.
Quarterback turned Pickleball Pro
What STUDEnts Say
Ryan is a great coach. He has helped me get faster hands and make all my shots more accurate. He gives you everything you need to improve, and you should definitely hire him as your coach.
Brody G.
12 year old aspiring Pro
Ryan is amazing. Our training sessions are always a highlight of my week. I've improved significantly and had a great time doing it.
Brian C.
Lawyer
My Coaching Philosophies
Pro-Level Strategy Sessions
Master shot selection, positioning, and point construction.
Athlete Mindset
Build confidence, focus, and mental toughness for competition or rec play, through the use of process goals
Reaction Time and Hand Speed
Fun drills to improve hand speed, reaction time and ball tracking abilities. Master the game fast so you can earn the ability to play slow.
Aggressive and Offensive Patterns and Combos
Creating a personal identity for offensive speedups and counters.
The Ball is Always Coming Back
Training the Brain to constantly anticipate and expect the ball coming back.
QB Footwork for Pickleball
Learn fast, balanced, efficient movement patterns used by pro quarterbacks.
Reaction Time and Hand Speed
Fun drills to improve hand speed, reaction time and ball tracking abilities.
Soft and Delicate Grip
Control and dictate the tempo of points by subconsciously changing grip pressures
Lessons & Pricing
Private Lesson — $120/hr
One-on-one coaching focused on footwork, fundamentals, mindsets and individual creativity. Conveniently located in central Scottsdale at a private court.
Semi-Private Lesson — $140/hr
Train with a friend or partner and split the cost. Perfect for strategy building with your partner and preparing for tournaments
Group Lesson - $160/hr
Perfect for groups of 4 or more who want to play real points, get live feedback, and leave with clear, simple adjustments you can use in your next match.
Request a Lesson
Fill out this form and tell me a bit about yourself, and I’ll reach out to you for scheduling.