PPR Certified Pickleball Coach
Ernie Fontes
30+ years of USTA competitive tennis, including 8 Texas Sectional Championships and 3 National Championships as team captain and player. Advanced pickleball player since June 2024. Ernie turns championship-level court IQ into lessons that get you winning faster.
30+
Years USTA competitive tennis
8
Texas Sectional Championships
3
USTA National Championships
4.0–4.5
NTRP competitive rating
Lesson pricing
90-minute sessions| Lesson type | Players | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private | 1 player | $70 $70 per player
|
Tailored, intensive focus |
| Semi-Private | 2 players | $80 $40 per player
|
Great for friends or couples |
| Small Group | 3 players | $90 $30 per player
|
Skill-building with partners |
| Mini Clinic | 4 players | $100 $25 per player
|
Drills + rotating game play |
Payment
Cash or Venmo
Gear included
Paddles and balls provided for beginners if needed
Court rental
Not included in pricing, if applicable
Cancellation
24-hour notice required to avoid fee
Skill development
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SV
Serve
+
Grip
Continental, or Eastern forehand / backhand
Stance
Square or semi-open
Paddle preparation
Shallow loop, low to high
Contact
In front, to the side
Follow-through / off-arm
In front, counter balance and recovery
RT
Return
+
Grip
Continental, or Eastern forehand / backhand
Stance
Square or semi-open
Paddle preparation
Shallow loop, low to high
Contact
In front, to the side
Follow-through / off-arm
In front, counter balance and recovery
TZ
Transition Zone
+
Grip
Continental, or Eastern forehand / backhand
Stance
Square, front toe forward
Paddle preparation
Abbreviated loop to back hip
Contact
To the side, low to high
Follow-through / off-arm
In front, counter balance and recovery
NVZ
Non-Volley Zone
+
Grip
Continental
Stance
Open or semi-open
Paddle preparation
In front of body, behind contact
Contact
In front
Follow-through / off-arm
In front on the non-paddle side, counter balance and recovery
Ready to sharpen your game?
Reach out to book a lesson or ask a question — Ernie will follow up to find a time that works.
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