Services Offered
Frisco, Texas
Pickleball Lessons and Team Building Events.
Dallas, McKinney, Plano, Allen,
Richardson and Carrollton
Private Lessons
One-on-one personalized coaching tailored to your specific needs and skill level. Perfect for rapid improvement.
Group Sessions
Learn with friends or meet new players while developing your skills in a fun, social environment
Junior Programs
Specialized coaching for kids and teens. Build fundamentals, confidence, and a love for the game.
Team Building
Corporate team building and group events. Perfect for improving communicaion and having fun together.
From beginners to advanced players, kids to adults, and even groups or teams — I offer lessons designed to help every player improve and enjoy the game.
Curious about how coaching can improve your pickleball game? Contact me for more information.
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Contact me to discuss your goals and book your first lesson.
Expert Coaching You Can Trust
If you're seeking expert pickleball instruction in Frisco, Texas, look no further than Coach Jon. With more than 10 years of teaching experience and a unique, engaging approach to the game, Coach Jon has earned a reputation as one of the premier pickleball coaches in DFW. His expertise and personalized teaching style have garnered glowing reviews from students across the country.
What sets Coach Jon apart is his ability to tailor his instruction to each individual's learning style. He uses a combination of visual aids, clear explanations, and patient guidance to ensure that every student learns effectively and gains confidence on the court. His energy and love for the game are truly contagious—lessons with Coach Jon are as fun as they are informative.
Students consistently praise his keen ability to quickly assess skill levels and customize lessons accordingly. Whether you're just picking up a paddle or you're a seasoned player aiming to sharpen your competitive edge, Coach Jon helps players at all levels improve. His coaching emphasizes proper technique, strategic positioning, repetition, and consistent practice—all crucial elements for elevating your game.
Don't miss the chance to work with Coach Jon.
With his guidance, you'll not only improve your skills but also rediscover the sheer joy of playing pickleball.
PPR Certified Pickleball Coach
Personalized instruction for all skill levels
Focus on proper technique and strategy
10+
years experience
10+ years teaching experience
Visual aids and clear explanations
Patient, energetic, and fun approach
Learn. Play. Have Fun.
Testimonials
Coach Jon is the best coach I’ve ever had. Before him, all my shots were flying across the parking lot—pretty sure I dented a few cars. Now they actually land near the baseline! He didn’t just fix my game… somehow he fixed my marriage too. Honestly, I don’t know if he’s a pickleball coach or a licensed therapist, but either way—Coach Jon is GOATed!
Gabriel PT, DPT
OMG! Coach J is one of if not the best PB trainer out here in all the 50 states. My game has leveled up like no other. I’m ready to take on Ben Johns, I’ll tell you that !
Chika Okegbe
WAIT FOR IT! Jon’s three words that changed my game.
Highly recommend private lesions from Jon and so bummed not to have him in Dallas anymore.
Whether you’re new to pickleball or a seasoned player book some lessons from Jon. He will improve your game. We miss him so much!!!
I’ve known Coach Jon Balao for over a year and have taken multiple lessons with him. He is not only an excellent coach and player but also a genuinely great person. My game has improved a lot under his guidance. I highly recommend him to players of all levels!
I highly recommend Jon for pickleball lessons. Me and my girlfriend are both complete beginners and Jon patiently worked with us both over several lessons, tailoring his instruction to meet our individual needs and abilities. His coaching is clear and concise with a good blend of covering the basics while also introducing a peek at more advanced concepts. He is very personable, with an easy going approach, that is still challenging. We’re looking forward to improving our experience levels after successfully building a solid fundamental skill set with Jon. I expect we will continue to work with him on a regular basis to polish up existing skills as well as implement more advanced skills once we get a little more time under our belts.
In just a few weeks, my coach turned my pickleball game around. Watching YouTube can’t compete with having a coach who’s laser-focused on your personal game and strategy. He didn’t just fix bad habits fast—he added layers of technique I never found online. Now I’m making shots with timing and placement that videos never taught me, like hitting at the right apex. Bottom line: he’s taken my game from beginner confusion to confident play in record time, and I’m genuinely grateful and highly recommend Jon!
PS I’m playing in my first tournament next month! So excited I got this far!
If you really love pickleball and want to play it well, Jon is the one to see! He put my team and me individually through drills, third shot drops, lobs, overheads, and strategy…which is the most important part of the game!! Love Jon’s guidance and hard work! And he’s always smiling and enjoys his work!!
Karen
I have improved my game so much since I started lessons with Coach Jon! He has a great technique for teaching footwork, follow through swings, dinking, and returning lobes! If you want to level up your game, I recommend lessons with Coach Jon!
Lisa Cook
Coach Jon is fantastic at breaking down each element of Pickleball to help build up my game. Between teaching me the concepts of the game, strategies and of course building and refining my skills it has been a tremendous boost. I have improved so much from Coach Jon, especially in my confidence. He has helped make the game even MORE fun for me. Thanks Coach!
"Coach Jon does a great job of teaching students at all different skill levels, tailoring his instruction to the individuals ability and providing challenges to help each player improve his/her game. Most importantly, his practice drills mimic realistic game scenarios so players can more easily incorporate their new skills into live play situations!"
Dawn H.
Orlando, Fl
"Many thanks, Jon, for the best Pickleball lesson we have ever had! Your instruction was extremely helpful and professional-we are looking forward to greatly improved strategies and court performance!"
Mary M. (3.0)
Baltimore, Maryland
"Pickleball lessons with Coach Jon are fun, motivational and mind expanding. His instructor's interest and knowledge of perfect, beautiful strokes is beyond anything I have seen in an instructor. He is able to achieve this through the use of visual aids, detailed verbal, explanations that are specific to each individual student's style of learning, perfect practice, and of coarse, great patience. His excitement and love of the game is contagious. Coach Jon definitely changed my game for the better and I highly recommend him."
Greg C., 3.0
Dallas, Texas
"We love Coach Jon!! Coach Jon brings so much energy and fun to his lessons!! You will learn all the skills and have a blast doing it!! I recommend him to everyone!! He has taught us so much about technique and partner strategy. From beginner to advanced, Jon can do it all!
Eric and Stephanie N., 3.0
Dallas, Texas
"Jon is an awesome coach. His drills are strenuous but highly beneficial to my pickleball playing He has worked on my placement of the ball, footwork, and correct hitting of the ball.... all of which improved my game 100%. Pickleball is a difficult game but Jon has made it so I can advance my game. Thanks Coach Jon!
Karen C. , 3.0
Dallas, Texas
"I had an incredible
experience with my pickleball coach,
Jon! He is super fun and motivating,
always pushing me to improve. Jon's
ability to identify areas for
improvement and work with me until I
fully grasp the techniques is
phenomenal. He ensures that I drill
properly and is truly authentic and
talented at coaching. I highly
recommend him to anyone looking to
elevate their pickleball game!"
Dawn W. (3.0)
Canada
"Working with Coach Jon has certainly improved my game but more importantly he has helped with how I approach my game. Proper technique, repetition, positioning, explanation, and practice really makes a difference. Coach Jon can quickly assess your skill set and tailor a program just for you. Worth mentioning, he has a vision for Orlando Pickleball and he is growing the sport with his enthusiasm. Keep up the good work and thanks for everything."
David N. (3.0)
Orlando, Fl
"I wanted to start playing pickleball but knew I needed help with technique and strategy. I reached out to Coach Jon and have not regretted it. While I've taken some group classes with Coach Jon, I have gotten tremendous value from the individual lessons, where he has been able to focus on me and what I need to work on. I feel more confident on the court now with improved movement and skills. And as a bonus of letting him run me all over the court nonstop-he's helped me loose weight while actually having FUN!"
Nora R. (3.0)
Orlando
Coach Jon, It was a pleasure being trained by you! You were detailed in your instruction, made me laugh throughout the session and you had lots of patience! I look forward to meeting again!
Edwin (2.5)
Orlando, Fl
"I learned to play pickleball from Coach Jon. From the basic stance, the preparation to hit the ball and the proper grip. He corrects a lot of my mistakes. I learned a lot. Thank you Coach Jon."
Sophia P. (3.0)
Orlando
"Coach Jon was my coach for a day in Orlando, Fl. He gave me a couple of great hints on how to improve my dinking. Coach Jon clearly has a great understanding of the game. He is a Five Star Coach."
Fausto A. (3.0 player)
Kennett Sq., PA
"Coach Jon is amazing at teaching pickleball fundamentals. His simple yet thoughtful teaching style has taken my game to the next level. Best pickleball instructor ever!"
Gina S.
Canada
"I am enjoying the lessons and Coach Jon's approach to teaching. He communicates well and I feel heard when I speak any thoughts or concerns. I feel I am learning great techniques and am having fun doing it. Win Win!"
Kathy (3.0)
Orlando
"Coach Jon was my coach for a day in Orlando, Fl. He gave me a couple of great hints on how to improve my dinking. Coach Jon clearly has a great understanding of the game. He is a Five Star Coach."
Fausto A. (3.0 player)
Kennett Sq., PA
Paddles and Gear
Coach Jon proudly recommends and is
endorsed by Palakol Performace Gear.
"EMPOWERING PLAY FOR EVERY GENERATION"
Palakol Performance is dedicated to delivering high-quality pickleball equipment and sports gear designed to elevate your game. Founded with a mission to support the growing pickleball community, Palakol has quickly earned recognition for its unwavering commitment to precision, strength, and performance—core values that define every product we create.
To schedule a paddle demo with Coach Jon and experience the difference for yourself, fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page or text him at 407-247-9861.