Frequently asked questions

    • Kids 5-12 years old, Teenagers 13-18, Adults 19-65, and Seniors 66-90 years old.

    • Boys and Girls Middle School/High School JV and Varsity Level Players

    • Never Played, Beginners, Intermediates, and Experts

    • Pickleball DUPR Rating 2.0-4.5

    • Tennis UTR Rating 1.0-8.5

  • Both can help your game. Individual lessons can help both your singles and doubles game. Group lessons can help your singles and, more importantly, your doubles game. An individual can be more costly, but 1-on-1 attention from the coach to the student there is the most improvement. A group can be more cost-effective, and there will be more improvement in doubles play/strategy. 


  • Either call, text, or email. Text is best. Text with students' availability, and I will be sure to find time to get there on the court with you and whoever else may be interested in lessons.  

  • Primarily at Winstrom Park in Holland for both Tennis and Pickleball. Second options are new Park Township courts for Pickleball and Ottawa County Fairgrounds for Tennis. Third options are Wendt Park for Tennis and Beechwood Park for Pickleball. Also, coach at West Ottawa High School Courts. I will also come to you at your private court or public court of your choice within 10 miles, an additional $10, and within 20 miles, an additional $20. Outside of 20 miles radius I typically don’t go that far, but please call me if you are really interested in working something out.

  • I will come to you at your private court or public court of your choice within 10 miles, an additional $10, and within 20 miles, an additional $20. Outside of 20 miles radius I typically don’t go that far, but please call me if you are really interested in working something out.

  • I can provide equipment, if needed, pickleball paddles and tennis rackets. I am an ambassador of Revolin Sports and provide free demos of their equipment. Also, if you want to purchase any Revolin products, I can get you a discount through my affiliate codes- 20% off, “Lakeshoresportscoaching” and 15% off, “MARK15”.

    Revolin Website-

    https://revolinsports.com/?tw_source=google&tw_adid=720042206129&tw_campaign=21876608630&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiApsm7BhBZEiwAvIu2X9BpCIHQHaiPGqk230xFcGiakh6ikbeeAfSPxs1VVFDUUUb900M8XhoCbCMQAvD_BwE

  • Introduction, of course, about who you are and your story regarding your racket sports experience. Based on experience, I will then pursue some hand-eye coordinated drills, allowing me to assess where you might be. Then, we will discuss goals and aspirations on why you/group are taking lessons. From there, I will develop some lesson plans. Please refer to lesson plans doc seen on “Book a Lesson” pg. to see more details. 

  • Yes, I can evaluate your skill level in pickleball and tennis; therefore, I recommend you to the tournaments you should play and what level of players you should be hitting with to improve.

    I coach mostly Picklebal Players with a DUPR Rating between 2.0-4.5 

    Better understand ratings-

    https://pickleland.com/pickleball-dupr-score/?srsltid=AfmBOopXEAJPrz5dXQciDHC_gZ0F1sWR3kxQAp1nwIl-al6FuohfJ2Vt

    I coach mostly Tennis Players with a UTR Rating between 1.0-8.5 https://www.utrsports.net/blogs/news/how-utr-works

  • There are some significant differences and some similarities. If you have experience in one, I will help you translate it to the other racket sport efficiently and effectively. Hence, we will expound on the similarities and leave the differences behind. Not too many coaches teach both these sports as they believe it affects their game too much. I have found the balance between them and would love to teach you how to find that balance between them too. Or, if you want to stick to one, I can also help you do that and transition appropriately.

  • Referral discount ($5 off for both the person referring and the person being referred) or purchase a package of 5 or 10 lessons for a discounted rate per lesson. Also, you can get discounts on Revolin products. Up to 20% off select products with my promotional code “Lakeshoresportscoaching” or 15% off most products with my promotional code “mark15”.

    Revolin Website-

    https://revolinsports.com/?tw_source=google&tw_adid=720042206129&tw_campaign=21876608630&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiApsm7BhBZEiwAvIu2X9BpCIHQHaiPGqk230xFcGiakh6ikbeeAfSPxs1VVFDUUUb900M8XhoCbCMQAvD_BwE

  • You can either pay for a private, semi-private, or group lesson before or after a lesson via cash, check, Venmo, CashApp, or Zelle.

    Lesson Packages must be paid upfront via Check or Cash after the first lesson.

  • Cancel with at least a 24-hour notice. Any cancellation within 24 hours is subject to a cancellation fee of half the lesson cost. Emergencies will be waived, but please be honest.