Lessons Request (Grand Prairie, TX)
Request a lesson at Chicken N Pickle- Grand Prairie, TX
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Pickleball is a sport in which two, three, or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball over a net. The sport shares features of other racquet sports, the dimensions and layout of a badminton court, and a net and rules similar to tennis, with a few modifications.
Our Grand Prairie location has six indoor and four outdoor pickleball courts.
Paddle Rental: $4
Pickleball: $3.50
*All Courts are ADA Accessible*
Our Mission: Promote inclusivity, health, and awareness through active participation in adaptive Pickleball, in order to improve and foster wellness, socialization, and advocacy in all people with physical disabilities.
All skill levels are welcome. Onsite wheelchairs are available.
Check the calendar to see clinics/classes happening!
Reach out to our Adaptive Pickleball Coordinator Taylor Nichols | TNichols@ChickenNPickle.com for more information!
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Everyday | 8am – 10am
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These 1 hour lessons are tailored to the skill level of the player and the desired objectives. A Private Pickleball Lesson for 1-2 players is the ultimate learning environment. The time is totally dedicated to the player and what they need and want out of the lesson. No matter what your skill level or goals, a private lesson at Chicken N Pickle will help you advance your game, hone your skill development and enhance your overall enjoyment of the sport.
If you and a group of 3-5 players with similar abilities would like to improve your game, then a Group Pickleball Lesson could be the best for you. Having a group to share the learning experience certainly enhances the journey and provides a game plan to help each other improve. This format is especially good for beginners to get started learning this great game. We also will be happy to find another Chicken N Pickle player to match you up with, if necessary.
Request a lesson at Chicken N Pickle- Grand Prairie, TX
Jay has been involved with the Pickleball community since 2016 and has over 30 years of experience coaching tennis and pickleball from beginners to advanced tournament-level players of all ages. He is Level 2 IPTPA certified and is passionate about spreading the joy of pickleball from recreational to competitive. Jay is also an experienced tournament player and has multiple Gold Medals in sanctioned and non-sanctioned tournaments.
Gina is a two time US Paralympic Medalist, who brings the philosophy of Olympism to the pickleball court. She is a PPR Certified coach and began playing pickleball over 10 years ago. Gina has over 30 years of coaching experience, ranging from peewee leagues to National Champions. She is Co-Founder of the Para Pickleball Program, as well as a USAP Ambassador, and believes in promoting the benefits of pickleball to ALL. Gina loves sharing her knowledge and love of the game with all skill levels, and is excited to be a part of Chicken N Pickle.
Working at Chicken N Pickle for two years, Max has had the opportunity to instruct new players through Clinics, Skills & Drills sessions, host Kids’ Camps, coordinate and manage leagues and tournament play. Additionally, he has assisted in court management at multiple National Pickleball League events. Max has a strong belief that Pickleball will soon be found on High School and College campuses and be a featured sport in the Olympics.
Marcelo has been playing pickleball for a little over 5 years and has partnered with different individuals to play in sanctioned and unsanctioned tournaments and has been very successful in winning numerous gold, silver, and bronze medals. While Marcelo enjoys playing the game of pickleball, he enjoys teaching others how to play pickleball even more. “It gives me a great thrill when a student’s face lights up after consistently hitting a shot he or she has been practicing. My goal is to not only teach others how to play pickleball but to play the game fairly and to be a good stewards of the game.”
I love pickleball! I was previously an elite tennis professional and director of racket sports and aquatics, but now it’s all about pickleball. I am a level 2 certified instructor and I love teaching anyone, from beginners to advanced players. I enjoy seeing their love of the game and the satisfaction of improving. Just keep moving!
A lifelong educator, Greg recently retired after 32 year career as a teacher and administrator.
Greg played competitive tennis growing up in Tarrant County. He has vast coaching experience with numerous recreational sports including soccer, basketball and baseball at multiple levels. Greg is active in recreational and competitive Pickleball in the area, playing in both sanctioned and non-sanctioned events. Greg hopes to transfer his enthusiasm and love of the game to others. “I’ve always loved my jobs in education, but coaching pickleball is the most fun job I’ve ever had!”.