Capital Area Pickleball Association
Serving Dane County Wisconsin

Instructors Offering Lessons

Disclaimer: The instructors listed on this website are independent professionals.

While we provide their information as a resource, inclusion on this site does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. We encourage you to evaluate any instructor’s qualifications and suitability for your needs independently.

Special Note: These certified teachers have generously offered their time and expertise to teach two free CAPA Skills and Drills clinics to our members.

Please send any teacher requests for edits to halbergjames@gmail.com

Blake Lewis

• blakelewis110882@gmail.com  • 608-513-0997

• PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) - Currently Trained and Certified Coach

• Lead instructor for the McFarland and Stoughton Rec Departments

• Experience as premier instructor and director of pickleball at Dill Dinkers

• Private, semi-private, and group lessons (up to 12 players) for all skill levels

Dina Weinbach

• dinaweinbach@gmail.com  • 608-698-0355

• PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) - Pro Level - Currently Trained and Certified Coach

• Three degrees in education, 8 years teaching pickleball

• Tournament player/medalist

• Private and group lessons, clinics, corporate events, drills, and tournament prep

* Flexible year round scheduling. Contact Dina for pricing

• Team strategies for beginners and intermediates of all ages

Jeanne Marie Burgess d/b/a Big Dill Pickleball

• pballjb@yahoo.com • 608-960-7176

• Currently Trained and Certified ITPTA (International Pickleball Teaching Professional) Coach 

• 10 years of teaching experience

• Group, partner, and private lessons available for all ages and skill levels

• Lessons at a time, date, & court convenient for you. Paddles to try out & all equipment provided

• Learn how to play pickleball, improve skills, develop strategy, plus partner play for doubles fun!

Abigail Darwin

• akdarwin@gmail.com  • 608-334-4971

• PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) - Currently Trained and Certified Coach

• Instructor at Pickleball Kingdom and for MSCR

• Author of Pickleblog, local pickleball news

• Private, semi-private, & group lessons for skill levels and all ages — kids, adults, and seniors

• Learn techniques and strategies for social and/or competitive play!

* Lessons provided indoors or outdoors on area public courts 

David Mott

• mottdavidg@yahoo.com  • 608-259-6615

• IPTPA (International Pickleball Teaching Professional) Level 2 Trained

  IPTPA Ratings Specialist Trained

• Lessons, clinics, and skill and strategy assessment

David Shi

• davidshi01@gmail.com   608-395-7508

*IPTPA (International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association) Level 2 Trained

• Primary pickleball coach at Prairie Athletic Club; Sun Prairie Recreation and Fitchburg Rec

• Private, semi-private, & group lessons for all skill levels and all ages — kids, adults, and seniors

• Will accommodate your needs as to location

• Here is information on the costs and packages on offer 

Dawn Weiland

• my_serve@msn.com  • 847-703-0766

• PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) - Pro Level - Currently Trained and Certified Coach

• Instructor at Hitters June-Oct. and at Center Court Pickleball Club in Glendale AZ Nov.-May

• 10 years instructional experience

• Over 30 National tournament medals; regional titles at the 4.5 level in Colorado and Texas,    

   medalist at nationals. 

• Private, semi private, and groups for all levels for kids, adults, and seniors!

• BYOC! Build your own clinic with friends & family and we’ll find a good time and place for it.

• Elite Ambassador for Head Pickleball

Kevin Devine

• kdevine@uwalumni.com  • 608-692-0839

• PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) - Currently Trained and Certified Coach

• Pickleball coach for Middleton Parks and Recreation

• Lessons for individuals or groups, anywhere in Dane County

• Specializing in introducing adults to the joys of pickleball!