READY TO ELEVATE YOUR PICKLEBALL GAME?
Sure Shot Pickleball Academy offers a wide variety of private indoor pickleball lessons and hands-on group lessons tailored to all skill levels and age groups, including Jr. Academy Pickleball Classes for kids ages 5-13. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned pickleball player looking to refine your technique and level up your DUPR, our Sure Shot Academy Coaches are here to help you every step of the way!
Sign up for a FREE Intro to Pickleball session! Discover the Joy of Pickleball with our introductory pickleball classes! Are you ready to experience the exciting world of pickleball? Look no further!
New to the game or haven’t played since middle school gym class? Take one of our FREE Intro to pickleball classes and we’ll teach you the rules and educate you on everything you need to know! We love introducing new people to pickleball and offer FREE Intro to Pickleball Classes on a regular basis at our stunning 11 Court Climate-Controlled Indoor Pickleball Facility in Naperville, IL
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Coach John is a PPR Certified Pickleball Instructor who has introduced and coached over 1,000+ players since Sure Shot Pickleball opened in 2023! John has been involved in sports throughout his life including tennis, table tennis, racquetball and golf. John is a highly skilled pickleball player who has competed in numerous pickleball advanced tournaments across the Chicagoland. He has always enjoyed coaching, mentoring and developing others and coached all of his kids in baseball, softball and soccer!
John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing/Business Administration from the University of Illinois and has enjoyed a long career in the market research industry.
John’s Pickleball classes bring out 3 aspects of a healthy lifestyle he strongly believes in: exercise, meeting new people and most importantly – having fun!
Contact Coach John to Schedule a Lesson: jb6065@gmail.com Email John
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Scott Glosner has coached various sports for nearly 35 years with pickleball as his newest endeavor which he has done for nearly five years. He has played racket sports for nearly (5) decades and was Certified as a PPR Pickleball Instructor in 2022. Scott has competed in multiple pickleball tournaments (IL, PA, SC) and has placed in most of the events.
Scott’s goal is to help you develop as a player AND have fun doing it. He would like for you to realize that pickleball provides enjoyable exercise while giving one the opportunity to socialize with new folks. It is a sport where an 8-year-old can play with an 80-year-old. As an aside, Scott holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from Purdue University, a Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of Texas and a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst).
Scott is available to teach pickleball lessons for all experience levels as well as specialized Skills & Drills classes focused on improving specific areas of your individual game!
Contact Scott to Schedule a Lesson: Email: knowphear66@yahoo.com
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Lani was introduced to Pickleball while working at a tennis club. Pickleball was just starting to grow and the club was beginning to offer Pickleball options and she immediately fell in love with the sport. Lani is a tremendously skilled pickleball player and a fantastic teacher of the sport. Her lessons and classes cater to a wide variety of skill-levels from beginner to advanced and she is even our main coach for our Junior Academy classes for youth under 18! Her classes are always fun and filled with useful tips and techniques to help elevate your pickleball game!
Contact Coach Lani: LaniLyons@me.com | (630)723-4423
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Coach Rey is a PPR Certified Pickleball Instructor who provides lessons for beginners and intermediate players. His teaching style revolves around having fun, feeling comfortable on the court and helping you get to the next level. His classes are geared towards your learning destination and help you build skills for competitive recreational play. His beginner classes will cover play preparation, rules, etiquette, strategies and specific skill development such as serving, footwork, dinking, driving and court awareness. Intermediate classes will revolve around placement accuracy, hand speed, non-volley zone play, drop shots, and other skills that will elevate and evolve your game.
Contact Coach Rey: PickleballRey@gmail.com
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Joe discovered pickleball in 2023 and like many others became immediately hooked! Since then, Joe has earned 77+ tournament wins and built a strong reputation for smart strategy and high-energy play! Joe has a passion for helping others and began coaching pickleball to help others level up their game, and have a great time in the process!
With 25+ years of professional experience leading high-performing sales teams, Joe is a proven leader with a knack for helping people improve their skills and achieve their goals, on and off the court!
As “Coach Canda,” Joe prides himself in teaching players to think through the game, play with purpose, and have a blast doing it. Whether you’re chasing a tournament win, prepping for a private event, or looking to dominate open play, Joe is in your corner and available to help coach you every step of the way!
When your friends ask, “How did you improve so fast?”—just smile and say, Coach Canda.
“Let’s train. Let’s compete. Let’s dominate!” – Coach Canda
Schedule a lesson: CoachCanda27@gmail.com
Introduce your kids to the joy of pickleball at Sure Shot!
Our Junior Academy Classes & Clinics are a great way to get your kid started! Fundamentals, footwork, point of contact, shot selection and serving techniques are just a few of the key things your child will learn. Sign your kids up today!
One on one instruction for one hour.
One on one instruction for an hour and a half.
You and one other person for one hour.
You and one other person for an hour and a half.
Lessons for 3-4 people with an instructor for 1 hour.
Lessons for 3-4 people with one of our instructors for 1.5hours
Lessons for 3-4 people with one of our instructors for 2 hours.
Group sessions with instructor focused on improving
form, technique and strategy for 1.5 hours.
Group sessions with an instructor focused on improving
form, technique and strategy for 2 hours.
Fun and educational group lessons with an instructor or kids ages 5-13.
Interested in Coaching Pickleball with us? Drop us line and tell us about yourself!
