South Florida · Private Coaching by Former #1 Senior Pro
Play the best pickleball of your life.
Private lessons and small-group clinics with Steve Kennedy, National Senior Pro Champion and a coach with 40 years behind him. Play at his court in Davie, or he comes to yours.
- 2017 USA Pickleball National Champion
- 6× US Open Medalist
- 40+ years coaching
- Former ATP No. 208 (tennis)
Steve Kennedy Private lessons $100/hr · Davie, Weston, Cooper City, Fort Lauderdale, Miami and across South Florida
Text him and he answers. Prefer email? steve.kennedy1@att.net
Email him and he answers. Prefer to text? (954) 461-9946
- 2017USA Pickleball National Champion
- 6×US Open Pickleball Medalist
- 40+Years Coaching
- No. 208Career-High ATP Ranking
Three steps to a better game
Reach Steve
No booking apps, no forms. Text (954) 461-9946 or email steve.kennedy1@att.net and Steve himself replies.
No booking apps, no forms. Email steve.kennedy1@att.net or text (954) 461-9946 and Steve himself replies.
Meet Steve on court
Usually at Bamford Park in Davie, though he'll come to your community courts just as happily.
Get measurably better
You leave with a drill plan and a clear idea of what to work on. No guesswork between lessons.
Meet the Coach
Steve Kennedy
2017 USA Pickleball National Champion · 6× US Open medalist · USPTA Elite · 40+ years coaching · former ATP No. 208 (tennis)
Steve played on the ATP tour, taught for 26 years at Fort Lauderdale's Jimmy Evert Tennis Center, and won the USA Pickleball Nationals Senior Pro Championship in 2017. He still trains and plays with some of the best in the game.
Watch Steve play for US Open gold
Steve and partner Catherine Parenteau win the Pro Mixed Split-Age gold-medal match at the 2021 US Open Pickleball Championships.
Ways to train with Steve
On Your Own
Private Lessons
$100 / hour
One-on-one at Bamford Park in Davie or at your own court. You leave with a drill plan.
With Your Group
Groups of 2–4
$75 / person / hour
Bring your partner, your foursome, or your neighbors. This is the most popular format.
5 or More
Clinics
Let's talk
Club days, community events, team training. Steve builds the session around your group.
Also on the calendar: a six-night Costa Rica training retreat, December 7–13, 2026. Twenty guests, four private courts, from $3,400. Camp details →
Common questions
How much do pickleball lessons cost in Davie?
Private lessons with Steve Kennedy are $100 per hour at Bamford Park in Davie. Groups of 2 to 4 players are $75 per person per hour. For clinics of 5 or more, contact Steve for a quote. Text (954) 461-9946 to book.
Where can I take pickleball lessons near Weston?
Bamford Sports Complex in Davie (3801 S Pine Island Rd) is about 15 minutes from Weston and Cooper City, and an easy drive from Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood and Miami. Students come from all over South Florida. Steve can also come to your community courts.
What DUPR or skill level do I need?
None. Steve teaches everyone from first-timers to professional players, and tailors every session to where your game actually is.
Do you teach beginners?
Absolutely. Learning the fundamentals right the first time is the fastest path to enjoying this game. Beginners are some of Steve's favorite students. No bad habits to undo yet.
Morning spots go first
Steve teaches Mon–Fri mornings plus select evenings, at his court in Davie or at yours. Reach him directly and he replies himself.
Text Steve(954) 461-9946 Email Stevesteve.kennedy1@att.netPrefer email? steve.kennedy1@att.net
Prefer to text? (954) 461-9946