Private Instruction
Pickleball Pros and Coaches
Our certified pickleball pros and coaches are highly experienced and welcome both new and seasoned pickleball players of all ages and experience levels. Whether you are seeking a private lesson for yourself, or private instruction for the entire family, our pickleball pros will guide you every step of the way.
For private instruction, please directly contact any of our experienced Pickleball Professionals below.
General Pickleball Skill Levels
Our Pickleball Instructors
Jayson Harris
Director of Pickleball
$120/hour
Jayson brings his innovative and creative experience from a small business into his new role as Head Pickleball Pro and as Corporate Relations and Sponsorship Manager at the Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball Center in this exciting new season. “I am very eager to combine two of my passions – pickleball and business – in these roles and to use my skills and experience to help develop the pickleball program here. My wife, Hannah, and I have already felt so welcomed by the Steamboat pickleball community, and we are very excited to dive deeper into this town and community,” Jayson said.
Dustin Spalding
Head Pickleball Professional
$120/hour
Dustin joins the Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball Complex as Head Pickleball Instructor. After previously working in corporate compliance, Dustin became involved in pickleball due to the sport’s community orientation and vibrant tempo. Dustin worked in Pickleball Clubs in Austin, Texas over the past three years, most recently serving as Program Director at Polo Tennis and Fitness Club, where he oversaw instruction, leagues, and tournaments. Dustin’s favorite shot in pickleball is jumping overhead, but enjoys any type of pattern distribution. When Dustin is not on the pickleball court he can be found enjoying the outdoors or reading an unpredictable book.
Grant Hendricks
Pickleball Professional
$100/hour
Grant, born in Dallas, Texas, PPR Pickleball coach Grant was introduced to the sport of Pickleball playing with his family in 2019. Now his passion allows him to contribute positively to the sport benefiting the players of Steamboat Springs. His past experience as a local Ski Instructor helps him by bringing out the best in every player on every level. His local property management business allows him to devote a lot of attention to growing Pickleball in the valley while continuing his training as a coach. Grant specializes in anyone willing to receive feedback and has a desire to learn Pickleball the right way, and wants to have fun!
Barbara Robinson
Pickleball Professional
$80/hour
Barbara is a PPR Certified Pickleball Coach. She excels as a coach for beginners, from “Learn to Play” to level 3.0 players. Barbara specializes in the soft game of pickleball. Lessons are available for 1-4 players, drills, small group drills, and ball machine drills. All age levels are welcome. To book a lesson, please contact Barbara directly.
Sheila Farny
Pickleball Professional
$90/hour
Sheila has lived in Steamboat Springs with her family since 2006. Throughout the years, she has been involved with various sports as a coach, instructor and educator (adaptive skiing, tennis, Special O softball)- Pickleball is her newest sporting endeavor. The attraction to pickleball is that anyone can enjoy this sport and have so much fun right from the start. What other sport can you actually be able to play within an hour or so? Sheila wants to continue to welcome community members and out-of-towners into the friendly vibe of pickleball.
Jill Starr
Pickleball Professional
$90/hour
Jill teaches all levels. Welcomes private or group lessons. Specializes in shot selection, positioning on the court, and strategies to improve your game and have more fun! PPR Certified Pickleball Coach
Kurt Johnson
Program Manager
$100/hour
Kurt is the Program Manager at the Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball Complex. Kurt has a true passion for welcoming visitors and locals to participate in the wide variety of recreational activities the complex offers and enjoys making people feel at home. Kurt is the primary liaison for private events, offering tournament management services, event planning and execution, and more.
