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Lessons & Clinics
We are open 7am-12am 7 days a week
*Hours subject to change during holidays
24-Hour Cancellation Policy
Personalized Coaching for Every Skill Level
Our lessons are crafted to match each player’s abilities, ensuring you receive the highest quality coaching experience. Be sure to check the skill level of the clinic you’re signing up for to make the most of your time on the court!
Join us and create lasting memories at Chicago’s ultimate pickleball venue.
OUR FAMOUS lessons
Private
Private lessons are 1 on 1 sessions where the pro will work with an individual member on any area they are struggling with or specific skill they would like to improve.
Semi-private
Semi-private lessons are designed for two people, providing focused sessions where the coach works individually with each participant to address specific challenges or improve targeted skills.
3+ Pro
Members will play games with 2 other players and the pro. During these sessions the pro is on court for the entire hour. This format gives players a great opportunity to experience what playing with a pro would be like.
4+ Pro
Players will team up with three others, including the pro, in a game-focused session. The pro stays on the court for the entire hour, providing guidance and offering players the unique experience of competing alongside a professional.
Semi-private
Members play games with 3 other players supervised by a pro. The pro will stop the games periodically to highlight specific issues or problems that they observe as well as provide tips or feedback on how to improve this.
David Lavy
HEAD PRO
David Lavy, a lifelong athlete with experience in tennis, table tennis, and other ball sports, is a PPR Certified Pro-Level pickleball coach and player. He has competed internationally, winning gold in the 2024 North Mid-Atlantic Regional Classic (4.5 Men’s Singles) and the 2024 World Pickleball Championship in Indonesia (4.5+ Men’s Doubles), among other accolades. Known for his positive teaching style and focus on player growth, David is passionate about sharing the joy of pickleball.
Richard Livornese
TOURING PRO
Richard Livornese Jr, a 22-year-old professional pickleball player, competes on the APP tour and is signed with MLP for 2024. A member of the APP Next Gen national team, he has won pro medals and the most recent Next Gen event. An IPTPA Level 2 certified coach, Richard has nearly two years of teaching experience, running camps nationwide and coaching in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He specializes in refining player techniques, particularly at higher levels, while working with players of all skill levels.
Christine Ferraez
COACH & EVENT MANAGER
Christine has played sports her whole life, and picked up pickleball about 2 years ago. Christine is a PPR certified coach, as well as a certified Cross Fit trainer for over 10 years. Christine is a fun and energetic coach, who plays at the 4.5+ level, who is looking forward to helping everyone at The Pickle Jar elevate their game
Carolyn Dardani-Horensky
COACH
As a PPR certified coach and USA pickleball ambassador for Middlesex County, Carolyn welcomes all to the sport of pickleball. She is a spirited player who enjoys introducing and teaching others how to play pickleball. Her passion is helping her students to develop and master new skills on the court.
Camrin Cronheim
HEAD OF OPERATIONS
Camrin was previously a tennis pro at Nassau tennis club and also a collegiate tennis player. He has now completely switched over to pickleball and has been playing for over a year now, making quick progress on the court and can’t put his paddle down! Camrin loves coaching his pickleball players to challenge themselves to up their game and he continues to be a student and fan of the game.
Chris Long
COACH
Chris, a former Division II collegiate tennis player at Caldwell University, transitioned to pickleball in 2022 after recovering from a torn meniscus. With years of tennis coaching experience, including high-level clinics, he now enjoys the competitiveness and community of pickleball. Currently pursuing PPR certification, Chris has been teaching pickleball for about a year and is passionate about helping others improve and enjoy the game.