Testimonials
01
Eileen Fisher
Sophie has helped me increase the skill level of my game with her expertise in the technical aspects of form, movement and strategy. I've been working with Sophie for a year and a half and always learn new things and get great feedback specific to my weaknesses. As well, we have so much fun!
02
Diana Bossart
Having had a number of coaches prior, Sophie became my teacher a bit over a year ago. She came highly recommended and certainly didn’t disappoint!
I’ve enjoyed both private and group lessons with her. Sophie structures the time effectively and always in a fun way. Her positive and energetic demeanor as well as her proficient technical skill always make for productive session. With Sophie I’ve been able to correct any number of subtle imperfections that have proven to increase my level of play exponentially. She’s truly a gift to our county’s pickleball community and I’d highly recommend her to anyone interested in leveling up!
03
Patti Rosinski
Sophie identifies quickly what is getting in the way of a player not executing a particular shot and is able to break it down and communicate with adjectives that achieve success.
The biggest testimonial to Sophie as a coach comes from the players I play with weekly who comment on how well I am playing and ask me who I take lessons from. I feel so privileged to have Sophie as my coach.
04
Cindy Sonnenberg
Sophie Stevens has developed excellent teaching techniques as a college coach and player. She can observe students and identify how to improve their game.
Her step-by-step approach includes:
1. Clear instruction and demonstration of each concept.
2. Repetition, with students practicing each technique.
3. Feedback from Sophie, which is always encouraging.
There is always time in each session for the students to practice under her watchful eye. As a professional Pickleball Player, Sophie includes court positioning and game strategy in every lesson. Each student is encouraged to ask questions.
I recommend Sophie to all my friends, whether they are beginners or advanced players.
05
Kei Zehr
I’m not one to take one single lesson or a single correction and learn immediately from it so I have been the recipient of many patient lessons from Sophie. When my paddle and body don’t seem to respond to her instructions she has come up with innovative approaches. I must say that I have improved in so many areas and not just specific strokes. Now when I play a game I can often hear Sophie’s voice somewhere in my brain reminding me “paddle up”, “move up”, “be ready” , “reset”. More than anything, these seemingly little instructions are really huge - they have given me increased confidence and have greatly increased my joys of playing Pickleball.
Of course I highly recommend this coaching program but you’ll have to try it yourself to understand how positive it has been for me.