Private Lessons
Just you and Coach DerekThis is a dedicated one on one session with the coach to work on specific skills.
From $75 / hour
Sedona Pickleball Lessons
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Pickleball Lessons to fit your needs
Group Classes
Lessons for all ages and skill levelsSmall group sessions focused on drilling, footwork, and point play with players at your level.
From $40 / hour
Clinics
Deep-dive clinicsDeep dives on dinking, third shots, serving or net play in focused multi-hour clinics.
From $90 / clinic
Meet Coach Derek Segal
Based in Sedona, AZ
Your Sedona neighbor and resident “Pickleball Professor.” As an IPTPA-certified instructor and former world top-200 professional tennis player, Derek blends elite experience with approachable coaching. He has competed at the U.S. Open, Wimbledon, the French Open, and in Davis Cup, and is a U.S. National Clay Courts Seniors Champion. Derek coaches players of all ages and levels (8 to 80), with a special focus on injury prevention through his signature training system. Safety-certified in Wilderness First Aid, CPR, and AED, he keeps every session fun, focused, and safe. Known for his patience, dedication, and South African sense of humor, Derek goes the extra mile—and often a few extra minutes—so every student walks off the court smiling and playing better.
"My coaching philosophy is to push players to their potential while keeping the game fun. I combine tough, purposeful instruction with genuine listening so I can tailor each session to your goals. I focus on strong fundamentals, smart strategy, and the kind of confidence that carries over beyond the court, especially for kids learning to compete with adults and in other sports. I’m here to notice the details, fine-tune your game, and create a positive, motivating environment where you work hard, improve fast, and actually enjoy the process."
What my students say
"Derek has been an incredible coach for my kids. Beyond strengthening their fundamentals on the court, he’s helped them build real confidence to play with adults of all ages. I’ve also noticed a huge improvement in their hand-eye coordination, which has carried over into other sports as well. We’re so grateful for the positive impact he’s had on both their skills and their confidence."
"Derek has been an amazing coach. I signed up for lessons so I could have more fun playing more experienced players. Now I beat my husband regularly and it's the best! Thank you coach!"
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"If you’re looking for a pickleball coach who motivates you, is tough when you need it, is amazing in his ability to find where you’re going wrong and fine-tune your shots, listens—really listens to you and figures out what he needs to do to motivate you….and throws in just the right amount of fun….then Derek is your coach."
"Derek Segal has been a fantastic pickleball coach for the four of us ladies. We were complete beginners just two months ago, and the improvement we’ve seen in our skills and confidence is amazing. Derek is patient, knowledgeable, and makes learning fun. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn pickleball or take their game to the next level."
"Derek's clinics are great! We learn a lot and it's so much fun"
"Derek is great. He emphasizes safety first.He got a group of us old ladies playing and we have been having such a fun time. I highly recommend Derek for private or group lessons. He will make it fun for you!"
"I attended my first Pickleball clinic today with Coach Derek. I had zero previous experience. Coach Derek and his assistant Lisa were so fun and educational. I must say I'm pretty proud of myself. I learned some Pickleball lingo! Body mechanics and actually had some good rallying going. I highly recommend coming out to the courts to have some Fun learning this sport...IN this beautiful city we live in"
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