The Mindful Paddle

Beginner-Friendly Pickleball Lessons in Lewisville & North DFW

Private, semi-private, and small-group pickleball coaching for newer players, seniors, and beginner/intermediate players who want to improve their skills, understand the game, and feel more confident on the court.

About David Clark

About Coach DavidDavid Clark is a PPR Level 1 certified pickleball coach, 4.3 DUPR player, and lifelong racquet-sports athlete based in Lewisville, Texas. He played competitive junior, high school, and college tennis before falling in love with pickleball six years ago and never looking back.In addition to his playing experience, David has completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training and studied Buddhist meditation. His coaching blends technique, movement, strategy, and mindfulness to help players build a smoother, more confident game.Lessons are patient, practical, and focused on steady improvement — helping players understand not just how to hit the ball, but how to move, think, and feel more comfortable on the court.

Who Lessons Are For

New players learning the basics
Beginner and intermediate players trying to improve
Seniors looking for a supportive learning environment
Younger players wanting affordable coaching
Players who want to feel more confident joining open play
Players who want to improve pickleball IQ, not just hit more balls

Lesson Options

Private LessonsOne-on-one coaching for players who want individual attention. Private lessons are great for learning proper form, fixing specific issues, building confidence, or getting a focused plan for improvement.2-Player Semi-Private LessonsA good option for friends, couples, or practice partners. You still get plenty of individual feedback, while also being able to work on realistic drills and game situations.3-Player Small Group LessonsA balanced format for learning skills, rotating through drills, and practicing real point scenarios while keeping the price accessible.4-Player Group LessonsBest for game-based learning, court positioning, communication, strategy, and beginner/intermediate pickleball IQ.Community ClinicsOccasional discounted group clinics designed to make pickleball coaching more accessible and help newer players build confidence in a supportive environment.

Pricing

Pickleball Lesson PricingBase Coaching RatesPrivate lesson: $50/hour
2 players: $25 each
3 players: $20 each
4 players: $15 eachCourt CostsCourt rental, facility fees, guest fees, tolls, parking, or travel fees are not included in the base coaching rates.If we use a free outdoor court, there is no added court cost.If we use a paid or reserved court, the court cost will be added at actual cost and split evenly between the players in that lesson.Example: If the court rental is $25/hour:Private lesson: $50 + $25 court fee = $75 total
2 players: $25 each + $12.50 each court fee = $37.50 each
3 players: $20 each + $8.33 each court fee = $28.33 each
4 players: $15 each + $6.25 each court fee = $21.25 eachAny added court, facility, travel, toll, or parking cost will be confirmed before the lesson is scheduled.

Locations & Travel Fees

No travel fee applies for Lewisville High School, Frederick P. Herring Recreation Center, or nearby Lewisville courts.For sessions outside the Lewisville area, a travel fee may apply to help cover extra drive time, traffic, gas, tolls, or parking. Travel fees are based on estimated round-trip drive time at the scheduled lesson time and will be confirmed before the lesson is scheduled.Travel Fee Structure0–30 minutes round trip: No travel fee
31–50 minutes round trip: $10 travel fee per session
51–75 minutes round trip: $20 travel fee per session
76–100 minutes round trip: $35 travel fee per session
100+ minutes round trip: quoted before schedulingTolls or paid parking may be added at actual estimated cost when needed.Travel fees are charged per session, not per person, and will be split between players in a group.

What to Expect

Lessons are relaxed, supportive, and focused on steady improvement.We may work on:Grip and ready position
Serve and return consistency
Dinking and soft-game control
Volleys and resets
Third-shot choices
Footwork and balance
Court positioning
Shot selection
Beginner and intermediate strategy
Open play confidence
The mental game
CommunicationYou do not need to be advanced or athletic to start. The goal is to build your game one step at a time.

Contact info for David:

Email: [email protected]Phone: 945-900-1504