pickleball & tennis lessons

Tennis and pickleball lessons for varying ages and skill levels, ranging from beginner to advanced, singles and doubles.

private lessons

Mark works with you one-one-one and fully customizes the lesson based on your skill level and goals. Book a lesson package of 5 or 10 private lessons and get a customized schedule that works for you. Packages are paid in full upfront (Private lessons only).

Single Lesson

60 Minute Lesson — $60
90 Minute Lesson — $80

60 minutes — $275 ($55 per lesson)
90 minutes — $375 ($75 per lesson)

5 Lesson Package

10 Lesson Package

60 minutes — $500 ($50 per lesson)
90 minutes — $700 ($70 per lesson)

group lessons

Mark creates a fun environment for multiple players to learn how to play competitively and collaboratively.

Semi-Private — 2 Players

60 Minute Lesson — $35 per person
90 Minute Lesson — $45 per person

Semi-Private — 3-4 Players

60 Minute Lesson — $30 per person
90 Minute Lesson — $40 per person

Group Lesson — 5+ Players

60 Minute Lesson — $20 per person
90 Minute Lesson — $30 per person

lesson locations

Mark primarily coaches lessons at these court locations:

Winstrom Park (Both)
Park Township Community Park (Both)
Beechwood Park (Pickleball)
Wendt Park (Tennis)
West Ottawa Schools (Tennis)

For lessons outside these locations, Mark will coach you at your private court or preferred location for an additional fee. A $10 fee for distances up to 10 miles and a $20 fee for distances up to 20 miles. If it is any further than 20 miles, please call.

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  • "I can’t say enough good things about Mark. I started playing pickleball as a 3.0-3.5 with a tennis background. Working with him in pickleball has been so good. He’s brought me to a 3.5-4.0 player and still improving. He’s such a personable guy that listens and watches what you need. He asks what I think I need to work on and what he observes and see what I need. He’s been such an integral part of my pickleball game thus far. I can’t recommend him enough."

    - Jake L.

  • “Coach Cox was a terrific group leader for our 8 person clinic. We had all levels in our group and he managed the variety of skill level with ease. We booked him for a weekend “ camp’ - he was very organized, positive and encouraged with constructive and applicable instruction. We are looking forward to next year!”

    - Cynthia C.

  • "I am visiting Michigan for the month, and wanted to learn the game of tennis while I was here. I found Mark online, read the reviews, and decided to trust them. Man, were they all 100% accurate! He is informative, patient, and truly adapts each session to the individual. You can tell he cares about your success and passion for the sport itself. He is flexible with scheduling, provides thorough feedback during each session, and is just a kind/happy person who puts a smile on your face. As an absolute beginner, I highly recommend learning the wonderful game of tennis with Coach Mark!"

    - Sarah N.

  • "My son benefited much from the tennis lessons on all fronts. Lessons were flexible and effective in terms of overall work, specific work and requests, and flexible times for the lessons. Made a big difference as a freshman performing 1st doubles on JV!! High recommendation! Thank you!"

    - Clayton M.

  • "IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXCELLENT COACH FOR tennis or PICKLEBALL, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND MARK. HIS SOLID INSTRUCTION IN THE FUNDAMENTALS AND MORE ADVANCED DRILL TRAINING IS OUTSTANDING. I LEARN PRACTICAL SKILLS AT EVERY SESSION AND HIS COACHING HAS DEFINITELY IMPROVED MY GAME."

    - David D.

  • "Mark's coaching is top-notch! He's really helped me focus on pickleball fundamentals with such clarity, making them easier to grasp and execute, which has helped improve my game. His instruction has been incredibly valuable as I try to advance to the next level. Highly recommend!"

    - Jane C.

  • "Mark is one of the best coaches out there! He's friendly, knowledgeable, and listens to what you want out of your training sessions. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player, Mark can help you improve your tennis/pickleball game. I highly recommend Lakeshore Sports Coaching."

    - Crystal G.

  • "My lessons with mark have been exactly what I wanted: fun, motivating, challenging, and a good workout. Mark is an attentive coach and a great guy."

    - Eren S.

  • "ONE-ON-ONE LESSONS WITH MARK HAVE MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN MY GAME. I HAVE BEEN PLAYING PICKLEBALL FOR THE LAST 3 MONTHS AND AM ABLE TO HOLD UP TO PICKLERS THAT HAVE BEEN PLAYING FOR OVER 4 YEARS. I LOOK FORWARD TO OUR LESSONS. THANKS AGAIN!"

    - Samir R.

  • "Working with Coach Mark these past couple months has helped my tennis a ton. My net play and control has improved significantly. Coach Mark is very thorough and goes through every step of the game. Whenever I show up to a lesson I know I will improve and get a good workout in!"

    - Beck V.