I have been training with Peter for a long time and he has improved my game immensely. He can look at your swing or your court positioning and make recommendations that pay off immediately. Peter is also great at watching your game and making an analysis of what you could do better the next time based on who you are playing and their playing style. Peter takes a concept and break it down step-by-step so that you can improve incrementally. Once you have the first step mastered, he will teach you the next step for additional improvement in that same area. I wanted to work on my backhand dinking. He first worked with me on consistency and once I was more consistent we worked on placement of the ball based on my opponents position. As president of the Winston Salem Pickleball club, people have seen my game improve and ask if Peter would work with them as well. Now I can say yes. He works great with beginners, intermediates and advanced players because he fine tunes his instruction based on your abilities. Peter is an absolutely incredible teacher who is kind and thoughtful, has a passion for the game, an eye for detail and the ability to teach you in a step by step way for great results. I recommend him wholeheartedly.

My biggest challenges were consistency, especially when volleying. I had taken other lessons and clinics with various instructors. No concerns in booking the lesson other than matching availability. It was very helpful that you watched my shots then gave constructive feedback on how to properly execute the shot. Hitting the shot multiple times helped build the skill. Peter was very patient with me. He observed my skill level, then provided instructions followed by practicing the skill over and over. Most of the lesson was drilling (less talking than some instructors). This was definitely the best lesson I have had.

Pickleball lessons with Peter are always valuable. He consistently offers insightful observations and actionable suggestions that help improve my game and boost my chances of winning.

I'm relatively new to the game and Peter did a great job of helping me to understand court positioning, movement and strategy. I highly recommend Peter and plan to take more lessons.

On point instructions. Changed my game first day following. I will come back.

Peter is one of the best teachers I've ever come across for any sport/training. He can pinpoint what you're doing wrong within 5 minutes and fix it within ONE lesson, for me it was my backhand from the baseline and dinks! I can't recommend him highly enough, I just wish he taught more sports :-).

Before working with you, my biggest pickleball challenges were hitting the ball consistently and avoiding hitting it too high. I had previously tried to address these issues through consistent play, observing other players, and taking other private lessons. During our session, we focused on swing and paddle form, and I learned the importance of hitting the ball on the side. I would enthusiastically recommend your lessons to a friend, emphasizing the great feedback you provide. I'm grateful for the session and look forward to future lessons.

After just 3 lessons with Peter, my game has already improved. Not only have I seen these changes, but my friends have noticed as well. I'm driving the ball more effectively and I'm more confident at the kitchen line base on pointers provided by Peter. I will be taking more lessons and would recommend Peter to anyone who is trying to improve their game.

Prior to working with Peter, my biggest pickleball challenges were around technique and strategy. I tried to improve by watching online videos. I did not have any concerns about taking lessons. I knew I could only get better. Peter observed my serve and groundstroke technique and patiently demonstrated and explained the correct technique. In my last lesson, I learned a lot about net play and return of service strategy. I believe Peter's teaching method would work for anyone at any level.

I’ve been playing for about a year so I know just enough to be both effective and ineffective on the court. I have worked with several trainers and have learned valuable techniques from each and every one of them. In Peter’s case, I was looking for a new set of eyes. He let me know my strengths and worked with me on a major weakness. I will work with this moving forward and book another lesson after I’ve practiced. Yes, I would recommend his expertise.

Peter was great as usual! I’m always learning something new in his class. He is a GREAT instructor!! Figuring out when a balls is going out & “STAY IN THE GAME!” I would & have recommend to friends.

I was gifted 4 private pickle ball lessons as an early Christmas gift from my significant other, and it was such a great experience! We have been playing pickleball around a year and a half now, and it was time to fine tune my playing. My biggest challenges were lack of follow-through with my swing, court placement/awareness, and readiness for returning plays. I thought with just continuing to play these would improve, but I really needed the instruction and guidance from someone who could observe and give constructive feedback. I was somewhat nervous to do lessons just because it would put me out of my comfort zone of only playing with close friends mostly, but it ended up being such a comfortable and fun experience! Peter is very patient, observant, quick to point out what is done well and also effectively help what needs improvement. I think the biggest things I have come away with are court presence, being ready to return the ball, handling/placement of my paddle. I feel much more confident in my game now and am having even more fun playing that before!

I’ve have a few lessons as well as sessions of 3 and me. The feedback is very specific based on observations as we play and my questions. I want to continue being coached and taught by Peter!

Q1: My biggest challenge was trying to take my tennis skills to pickleball, especially the volleying. Peter was able to do a quick eval of my game and gave me a lot of help in a short amount of time. 

Q2: Before reaching out to Peter, I had tried watching many, many Youtube videos and watching other players to help me with my trouble areas. That only left me more confused and only yielded minimal success. 

 Q3: My biggest concern was that I was doing everything wrong and my game would require a complete tear down. Fortunately, that was not the case and Peter was able to quickly ID the areas that were trouble spots. 

Q4: As I mentioned volleying was a trouble spot for me. Peter gave me several concrete things that quickly produced improvements. These included where to make contact with ball, grip improvements, and follow through. We worked on these items for most of the lesson and I was able to take the improvements to the court the same day. 

Q5: I have recommended Peter to several fellow pickleball players. I was impressed with his knowledge of the game, but even more with his ability to analyze and break down my problem areas. If you are looking for someone that improve your game quickly, Peter is the guy.

Peter is a great pickleball instructor. After hitting some drives, volleys, and dinks during my first lesson, Peter was able to quickly identify several opportunities for me to work on. He clearly explained, demonstrated the correction, and patiently evaluated my efforts to drill in the new technique. I definitely recommend Tactical Pickleball lessons from Peter for anyone who is looking to enhance their play.

Over the past couple of months I have been taking classes from Peter and found him to be extremely helpful. He is adept at analyzing your game and providing suggestions to help you reach the next level. Drills and short games are informative and fun. I highly recommend him and continue to look forward to working with him to develop my game.

Peter was awesome. He constantly gave positivity praise while at the same time providing constructive advice. He was very focused on every aspect of your game. Such as holding the paddle, movement of your body and feet. He provided feedback in a manner that was early to understand and encouraged you to work on small portions of your game so you wouldn’t feel overwhelmed. I highly recommend Peter!

Peter was very helpful. He gave me several tips to improve my game. He met me where I was as far as ability and focused on my strengths. He simplified my strokes. I enjoyed my lesson and plan to do many more with him. I highly recommend him.

He is outstanding!!! He really looks at what you are doing & tells you what needs to be done to fix it. I absolutely love his lessons!!

I think Peter's class is a good way to improve from 3.0 to 3.5. I'm not there yet after 2 classes, but he gives great insights on what you are doing wrong and how to improve. He even teaches you about the importance of footwork, something I never was taught before. I'm looking forward to taking more classes from Peter.

I had a private lesson with Peter and it was wonderful and pack-full of valuable information for better understanding of how to improve my game. He goes beyond what you ask, critiquing your position, swing, and follow-through. Now I just need to put it all together. Thank you Peter. I'll be back!

Before taking Peter's class I was VERY uncomfortable at the kitchen line. I have my serve down and I play a pretty decent long game, but as I learned from Peter, the points are usually closed out at the net! The techniques that Peter showed me made a huge difference in my short game. My classmates and I (who were all so friendly and helpful) started out doing the "pickleball shuffle" and learning how to move our feet from side to side correctly. Then, Peter seeing me always have my paddle down, instructed me to keep my paddle above the net to keep those volleys going strong. What a game-changer for me! He also had us doing drills that had us moving up to the NVZ line during play. That was extremely helpful in that I have always been very indecisive as to when to move up to the net during a game. If you need a little confidence booster or a few tricks and tips, then the Road to 3.5 is the class you have been looking for!

Thanks Peter…..great insight into my singles game and picked up on a few subtle things I wasn’t aware of that will improve my game. Definitely worth the time. I’ll be back again for further coaching.

My husband and I were new to the game. Peter was great starting from the beginning to get us to the point we could play. He was very patient with us. I hope to take more classes from Peter and would definitely recommend him.

My biggest challenge before booking a lesson with Peter was that I’ve been taking lessons for almost a year from a different company and just not improving. I also had developed some bad techniques So I just heard great things about Peter and booked a lesson with him. Well, he was and is everything everyone says he is and more. He is absolutely fantastic!! With just a few lessons under my belt he has improved my techniques incredibly. I’m feeling so much more confident in my skills and playing with others. I just look forward to many more lessons with him and continued improvement!!

My biggest challenge was learning patience. I need to learn to focus on the fundamentals. Peter can quickly evaluate your game and come up with a strategy for improvement. Peter gave me some valuable tips on my mechanics and form. With practice and repetition I definitely will see improvement. I would definitely recommend Peter to anyone who is new to the sport or looking to elevate their game

This was my second lesson. I appreciated your patience and expertise in giving us great advice and suggestions in becoming pickleball players. We left with some skills and techniques along with a well balanced idea of how to play the game. Yes, I would recommend you as an instructor. You are calm and easy going which makes learning the game fun!

As always Peter’s class was awesome. I’m amazed how much I learn in just one class. I’m definitely registering for more On the Road to 3.5 classes.

I am new to the sport and my Mom has been playing for a while. Peter did an amazing job of individualizing our instruction to meet all of our needs! I highly recommend for players at all levels!

I registered for The Road to 3.0 six week course. I needed to improve in all areas of play. Peter is extremely kind and helped me adjust everything that was not working. He encouraged me to not rotate my shoulder as much while hitting and that has helped with better ball control. Peter came highly recommended and my only regret is that I didn’t reach out to him sooner. I look forward to talking more classes with Peter.

I was having consistency issues before taking the class to 3.0 with Peter. He helped perfect my stroke enough to where I was able to serve and return shots more consistently. Best advice to me personally was that I needed to tuck my elbow in when doing drives, and at most other times also! Peter is really good at thinking out what he is going to say and then just gives you one thing to do different at a time so you can really focus on that. And then we repeat the drills over and over and over again till it becomes more natural. It was also very helpful that he shares with us the priority type shots that are most important for the level play we are at to get better. Peter will correct where correction is needed, let you know if all is good, and then watch while you are practicing and give you gentle reminders when you aren't doing it as you should. All this has helped me significantly!

Peter, I think today was my 4th lesson/clinic, much like the previous lessons, I came away feeling like I gained knowledge and technique to become a better player, now I feel like it’s up to Betsy and me to practice and incorporate what you taught us. I look forward to our next lesson.

Very enjoyable clinic. Peter gives easy to understand feedback, both individually and to the group, in an effort to help you tweak your game. He has a very common sense approach.

Peter is an excellent coach. He is very attentive, watching every movement of your body carefully throughout the lesson, so he can give you great feedback. I'm pretty new to pickleball; he helped me with stance at the kitchen line, my forehand, improved my lob serve and taught me a new serve -- all in an hour!

I had my first lesson with Peter & let me just say I’m booking more lessons. I love his coaching style!!! He was able to tell me right away how to correct my swing. Again, I will be booking more lessons. He does an amazing job!!

I’d say that before taking the class – The Road to 4.0 Pickleball Skill Level, the biggest challenge in my pickleball game was not playing calmly. Taking the class was very informative and a lot of fun. The drilling was a big help – especially the 2 on 2 drilling where we could working “real time doubles positioning strategy”. Being in the right place at the right time improved my game and really helped me in playing with more confidence and patience! The other thing that I really liked was the feedback Peter gave throughout the sessions to correct my weaknesses and also to reenforce what I was doing right. It gave me things to try and work on throughout the following week, and the next session would build on the previous one. I would strongly recommend taking a class from Peter!

I benefitted from learning where to hold my paddle at the kitchen line and punching the ball Also where to stand during the game to be able to return a down the middle shot Played so much better the next time I played Thank you

I lacked experience playing sports and really wasn’t sure how to improve. By breaking down the strokes and the footwork, Peter has helped me isolate skills and then practice putting them together. His ability to see what needs to be corrected gives me confidence and makes the game more fun!

I signed up for Peter’s skills clinic because I have never watched or played pickle ball but wanted to learn. Even though my skill level was zero, Peter’s coaching and tips were spot on, making me feel confident that, with practice, I will enjoy playing. Peter demonstrated serving and volleying, answered questions, gave time to practice, and provided feedback for improvement. There were seven of us, each with varying skill sets, but we all finished with greater skills confidence. I recommend Peter’s skills clinic for players at all levels.

I LOVED your teaching style of three and me. This allowed me the opportunity to observe your comments and suggestions with others as well as my own much needed ‘adjustments’! You helped me better understand a ready stance and also where to best stand during play. This has already made a difference with my ability to quickly return a ball. YAY!! I will definitely sign up again for a future group class and will definitely recommend you to others. Thank you for your direction, great communication and patience!

The lesson was active demonstrations with individual evaluations on proper mechanics, consistent "ready" position, appropriate pickleball court movements, and paddle adjustments. These are great reminders to overcome court challenges particularly for the seasoned player. However, I highly recommend lessons to new beginners to prevent bad habits particularly if you are interested in competitive play. Regardless of level, lessons are designed in a progressive manner, ending in pickleball play: fun, resulting in a pleasurable, informative 2-hour group session.

Had a great first lesson with Peter! He is easy going & adapts quickly to fit your needs. I have a lot of "ball" experience (handball; paddleball; table tennis). I found Peter to be very helpful in helping me to adjust to pickleball. Great experience; I highly recommend Peter!

Before working with Peter I was struggling with pretty much everything. I was having difficulty with how far I could serve. I was often hitting it into the kitchen and my accuracy was off. Forehand and backhand were also issues in that I did not stand properly and basically swatted at the ball. Peter was recommended to me by several of the women that I play with. They only had good things to say about him so I decided to book a lesson. In the two lessons that I have had with him I have learned to be aware of how I stand, bend my knees, use my lower rather than upper body, hold the paddle at the right height and follow through. Although I have a long way to go my friends have said that my game has greatly improved. I have given his name to several people and told them that I have learned more from him in two hours than I have learned in three months of “playing”. I appreciate his patience and praise when I do well. I very much look forward to my next lesson with him.

This was my first private lesson with Peter. It was great. Peter is very patient and does a great job at breaking down the tactics and techniques that are being worked on. For me, he really improved my forehand and backhand techniques, especially with regard to contact points and approach to the ball. Perhaps more importantly he inspires confidence in your level of play and really encourages improvement.

I have been playing pickle ball for over a year. I wanted to improve my return serve, so we worked on doing this. Peter was very professional and gave my friend and me his constant attention during our hour long lesson. He watched us constantly and gave us immediate feedback. We both are ready to book another lesson ASAP.

I’m so glad I booked a lesson with Peter. I did not mention what I thought I needed to improve but wanted Peter to observe and give me feedback. He was helpful and instructive! I’ll book again!

I have been playing for a few months and don’t like I was having challenges hitting the ball out of bounds and into the net. Peter was able to correct my form and helped me to hit good shots more consistently. This was my second lesson with Peter.I highly recommend him.

Peter is an excellent instructor in helping me learn new skills to improve my game. He is patient and thorough in his coaching. He helped me learn top spins and how to handle spins in pickleball. I would highly recommend Peter for any skill level.

Having only played for approximately a year, my goal in taking lessons was to have the confidence and skill needed to play at the recreational level. Peter was able to give me that confidence as he taught me how to serve, return and dink. Of course, practice is the key

I needed to learn Court position and ball placement. I play 2-3 times a week but felt the I was not making progress in my game. Peter addressed these in our session. I learned to position myself and move on the court and how to improve my shot accuracy. I will definitely recommend Peter to friends. I played after this lesson and was able to use what I learned successfully. I booked another lesson immediately.

Great lesson! What I learned: 1. How to position myself on the court. 2. Strategy 3. Rational 4. How to push myself on the court to reach goals 5. How to work hard and have fun at the same time. I would tell anyone that Peter is a great coach. He puts a lot of time and thought into his lessons. He is straight forward, lets you know what you are doing wrong and what you are doing right! Thanks Peter!

By taking the bangers class and semi private lesson you were able to identify some weakness in my game and provided simple but effective ways to correct them. I also walked with knowing what type of drills to do to eliminate those weakness. Have and will continue to recommended your classes to other players Thanks for the input

Had a great practice with Peter. His attention to detail l helps you identify the specific points of your game you need to work on. Highly recommend!

Peter will lead you step by step through learning how to have you body in the correct position to hit the ball. Coming from a tennis background my forehand needs to be more compact and quick. Peter has shown me how to improve that. Would recommend to anyone trying to learn how to hit more controlled shots and learn to place the ball consistently.

I've been working on adapting 30 years of racquetball to pickleball. I had done some drilling and practice, mostly playing and watching YouTube. After doing the clinic, I learned correct positioning of body and hands and correct coverage positions when playing doubles and at the kitchen. If you're thinking about training with him, do it. Excellent experience, very professional, good group size, great value. Peter was very patient, and delivered excellent information to the group. I look forward to more of these sessions in the future.

My biggest challenges were hitting long on the serve and needing to refine my forehand and backhand. I had watched videos, tried different options but felt like I needed someone to work one on one with me. I had seen good reviews from others so I was comfortable choosing Peter. I will work on the techniques he taught me. I will be scheduling more sessions with him and would recommend him!

Peter’s Defending the Bangers class was great tonight! It was my first official clinic/training class and it makes me want to do more! I highly recommend using him for any lessons. I’m considering more lessons to take my rating to the next level!!! Also very reasonable rates! Thanks Peter!

Did a private lesson to help demo some paddles. He was great at helping me put each through the paces. It was awesome to have someone who could put the ball right where I needed to test all shots. He also gave other helpful tips along the way. Definitely recommend!

I have felt stuck in moving into better pickleball play, I tried learning from other players by asking advice and watching videos. On recommendation I signed up for a group lesson with you, and now after 2, I have signed up for some privates as well. I feel the practical and individualized instruction you are able to give is helping me learn to correct bad habits, understand what to strive for to improve my personal game as well as learning strategies to win points against opponents.

Receiving hard hit balls was very challenging for me. I just kept trying to watch the ball and maintain balance and defense but that wasn't as successful as I wanted it to be. I did not have any concerns about scheduling a lesson. This was my 2nd lesson with you. 

Some of the best things I learned were how to maintain a position with regard to my partner and coverage of the court. I learned my goals for placement of the ball when returning banged shots. 

If I wanted to recommend you to a friend I would say he explains strategy well, answers questions directly and gives positive and negative feedback to help you know what you are doing right and what areas you need to improve. I thoroughly enjoyed working with you and got a lot out of this lesson.

Backhand concerns, court positioning/strategy, getting the basics down. I’ve taken lessons with other instructors. I learned more in one hour with Peter than the majority of other lessons combined. Great guy, fantastic instructor—highly recommend! I will be taking lessons from him regularly.

I knew nothing about pickleball before this lesson. Peter was a great coach and put everyone at ease. He taught us the basics and we played.(I learn best by doing) I would definitely take another lesson from him

I am new to pickleball. Peter was willing to work with all skill levels and was able to give me some pointers. I have used these pointers when playing and am already signed up for another clinic.

I wanted to get better at playing PB and have taken several different classes but was never explained the actual skills. With Peter, he evaluates when I run, my position and movement when returning the ball and explains what I am doing wrong and why it doesn’t work for me and we practice over and over. I recommend Peter 100 percent.

I came into the lesson wanting help with footwork, understanding better ball placement and learning how best to work with partners on best court coverage during play. Each area was addressed and felt the teaching on court coverage during dinks and drop shots most helpful. Would recommend as will leave lesson with actionable feedback that will help as continue to grow in this sport we all love. Kind and patient instructor.

Challenges: backhand shots and hitting ball in the air to much. Just continue to play and get better at this. No concerns other than with myself trying to figure out how to get better. Learned importance of Court coverage. Peter is extremely knowledgeable of the game and all the skills needed to play. He explained things so you could understand. I plan to take more classes.

The lesson was great! Took his time with any questions, and allowed time to practice each skill. The material was also skill level appropriate. I will definitely schedule another one, and recommend the clinic to others

I decided to sign up for Peters clinic to get help with ball placement and court coverage. He did not disappoint! He monitors players and assesses their ability. He discussed stance and being prepared. Great information about defending court! Loved it all and will attend more clinics!

You definitely taught me some tactical skills to help my game. When to approach the net, position in relationship with my partner, dinking skills and much more. I like that only four people were in the group Making more time for each player to work on his weaknesses.

Peter, before working with you I didn’t know or understand the concept of pickleball. Peter, under your guidance and instructions, you were able to increase my Knowledge and move me to an advance level in pickleball. I really thank you for taking the time to to work with me (you are the best).

I had no concerns when I booked lessons with you because, you conducted your classes in a professional manner, it also showed in the way you played, after I spoke and watched you, I knew you were the right instructor for me and many others. 

With your professional expertise, I was able to practice the drills you presented to me to over come various challenges in pickleball. Pickleball always start with the serve. The main three tactics you taught me were a variety of serves, the 3rd shot drive (5th shot drop) and numerous different types of pickleball strategists that enhanced my game. 

I would personally recommend Peter to anyone that is a beginner intermediate, advance or even on a professional pickleball level. I have had other instructors, but Peter out weights them all. Wonderful person, great attitude, great family and the best instructor I know!!

I took two group lessons with Peter before booking a private lesson with him for my daughter and me. All of his lessons provided helpful information. Peter is a personable and encouraging instructor; he not only covered the basics of the game but also discussed some strategy moves to use at appropriate times during games. I am planning to book a future appointment or two with Peter, and highly recommend him for your own pickleball lessons.