PICKLEBALL LESSONS – SANTA ROSA BEACH, FREEPORT & DESTIN, Florida

Learn pickleball with certified coach Colleen Riddle, PCI & RPO certified, creator of the Fit Pickleballer℠ programs.

Beginner to league-level programs available for all skill levels.

Looking for pickleball lessons in Santa Rosa Beach, Freeport, or Destin? Whether you’re brand new to the game or preparing for competitive play, my structured 6-week Fit Pickleballer programs or private lessons help you improve skills, build confidence, and enjoy the game safely.

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WHY CHOOSE PICKLEBALL LESSONS WITH COLLEEN RIDDLE?

My favorite part of coaching isn’t just teaching skills or building confidence — it’s creating a supportive, fun community where players of all levels can thrive together."

I’m Colleen Riddle, a PCI Certified Pickleball Coach and RPRO Certified Coach serving Santa Rosa Beach and surrounding 30A communities.

When you join my Fit Pickleballer programs, you don’t just improve your game — you become part of a community that cheers you on, celebrates your wins, and helps you push past challenges. My programs are designed to help you:

Learn and refine essential pickleball skills
Build confidence on the court
Stay safe and avoid injury
Connect with like-minded players and make lasting friendships
Progress in a structured, supportive environment

Whether you’re brand new or preparing for competitive play, my coaching combines skill development, strategy, and fun with a focus on building real connections among players.

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Fit Pickleballer℠ 6-Week Programs

🎾 Level 1 – Learn
For brand-new players or anyone who wants to build a solid foundation. This 6-week program teaches rules, scoring, court positioning, basic strokes, and essential footwork. You’ll develop confidence with the serve, return, and dinking so you can start enjoying friendly games. Perfect for first-time players or those returning to the game that want to have fun and meet new friends.

🎾 Level 2 – Improve
For advanced beginners who want more consistency and control. In this 6-week program, you’ll strengthen your serve and return, develop reliable dinking, improve footwork patterns, and build more confidence. You’ll also work mobility and agility drills to boost your response time. Ideal for players ready to take the next step after Level 1.

🎾 Level 3 – Elevate
For players between advanced beginner and competitive readiness. This is your “bridge” program. Over 6 weeks, you’ll learn transition footwork, reset shots, purposeful dinking, third-shot variations, and smart partner movement. You’ll improve your confidence under pressure and learn how to build points instead of just reacting. Perfect for players wanting to prepare for true 2.5-level play.

🎾 Level 4 – Compete / Challenge
For players preparing for leagues, ladders, or simply challenging themselves on the court. This 6-week program focuses on stronger drilling, tactical gameplay, partner communication, and decision-making in fast-paced situations. You’ll learn to recognize patterns, apply strategy, and stay consistent under pressure. Ideal for players ready to take their game to the next level — with or without league play.

🎾 Level 5 – Excel
For players who have completed Level 4 and want to continue improving strategy, consistency, and court awareness. This 6-week program elevates anticipation, advanced shot selection, court control, and point construction. You’ll learn predictive play, intentional targeting, and smarter movement that helps you stay one step ahead of opponents. High-level drills and focused game scenarios build both skill AND mental sharpness. Perfect for players wanting to excel beyond 2.5-level play and continue growing their game.

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Who These Pickleball Lessons Are Perfect For

Adults brand-new to pickleball
Players seeking structured coaching instead of random play
Players preparing for league or competitive play
Active adults who want to avoid injury and stay on the court
Anyone looking to make friends and join a fun pickleball community

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Pickleball Lessons Serving Santa Rosa Beach, Freeport & Destin

All lessons and programs are offered in Santa Rosa Beach, Destin, Freeport, and surrounding 30A communities, with indoor and outdoor locations depending on the time and day of the week.

📍 Santa Rosa Beach, FL

📞 850-598-7263

📧 colleen@colleenriddle.com

Sue Arnspiger

2 months ago

I just completed the beginner six week program and it was loads of fun. Learning the basics of Pickleball and meeting. New friends was a very enjoyable experience. I can’t wait to attend the advanced beginner class to further my skill level. I would highly recommend any of Colleen‘s classes as she is very knowledgeable of the game and very patient and helpful while you are learning.

Christi S

2 months ago

Had so much fun playing pickleball with Colleen--learned a lot and will continue learning with her! I appreciated her patience as I am extremely challenged in the coordination department! Made some great friends! Thank you Colleen!

Jessica Sabo

3 months ago

Learning pickleball has been such an awesome experience! My instructor, Colleen, is patient, super knowledgeable, and makes every lesson fun while still pushing me to get better. I’ve already noticed a big improvement in my game and I look forward to every session. If you’ve ever wanted to try pickleball, I highly recommend taking lessons with Colleen—you’ll love it

Allyson Strain

3 months ago

Great teacher, great classes, open play time, etc. Colleen has a great coaching style, she is always prepared. Her beginner classes are not competitive, we learned the game and are all now playing. There is no stress as a beginner to get everything right, it’s fun and has made me a fanatic for the game. Highly recommend Fit Pickleballer if you want to learn the game as a newbie or enhance your game/skills as an advanced player.

Gina Maus

3 months ago

Colleen is uniquely gifted in her teaching style, teaching at every level of student. I highly recommend her to improve your game or to a beginner just needing the basics to start playing. Colleen is the best!

Lenora Raasch

4 months ago

I had an amazing experience working with Colleen; her patience and positive coaching style made a HUGE difference in my game. From the start, taking the 6-week beginner group class, she created a supportive and safe environment where I felt comfortable making mistakes and learning from them. I also did pick up play for beginners and moved on to pick up play for intermediate-beginners once a week. Random round robin play was helpful on two fronts, playing with different partners and opponents and in the moment feedback from Colleen during play. (Added bonus, I met some amazing women to play pickleball with.) Then I did something, I signed up for a tournament. In a few semi-private lessons to prepare, Colleen helped build my confidence while offering clear, practical strategies from positioning, shot selection and game tactics, including how to move and support your partner. I highly recommend Colleen as a coach if you are looking to grow your game. She is a coach who truly cares about your development as a player and a person.

Kelly Anderson

4 months ago

So much fun, Colleen is an amazing (and patient) coach! We were able to see a real difference in our pickleball skills and met some great people in the process - highly recommend!

Monica Reese

4 months ago

I can’t recommend Colleen enough for anyone who is a pickleball beginner or an experienced player who wants to improve. Her ability to diagnose & fine tune your skills is exactly what I needed to build confidence & feel comfortable on the courts! And she makes it FUN! 🤩

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