Private Lesson
$125 / hour
1 or 2 players. Bring a partner and it's $62.50 each.
- Fix the shot that keeps losing you points
- Footwork, positioning and paddle position at the kitchen
- A game plan for leagues and tournaments
Head Pro at DFW Indoor Pickleball · Farmers Branch, TX
Private Pickleball Lessons in Dallas with Coach Tanner Rice
Tanner Rice is a PPR Pro pickleball coach with a 5.0+ DUPR and the Head Pro at DFW Indoor Pickleball, a 9-court indoor club in Farmers Branch. He teaches private and group lessons for beginners through advanced players.
Private $125/hr for 1 to 2 players ($62.50 each with a partner) · Group $150/hr for up to 4 ($37.50 each)
Tanner Rice at a glance
- Coach
- Head Pro, DFW Indoor Pickleball
- Certification
- PPR Pro
- Rating
- 5.0+ DUPR
- 2024 Worlds
- Gold, Champions 5.0 men's doubles (age 8 to 34)
- Private lesson
- $125/hr, 1 or 2 players
- Group lesson
- $150/hr, up to 4 players
- Book
- Text or call 214-883-4924
Lessons & rates
Pickleball Lesson Prices
Lessons booked through DiP are held indoors at its 9-court Farmers Branch club, at DiP's posted rates. No wind, no rainouts, no August sun.
Group Lesson
$150 / hour
Up to 4 players. A full group is $37.50 each.
- Bring your regular foursome
- Drill patterns: drops, resets, dinks, speed-ups
- Doubles strategy for your next league night
Clinics & Camps
Ask Tanner
Tanner has co-led skills clinics and coached kids over spring break at DiP. Text him to ask what's coming up.
- Past 3.0+ clinic topics: beating the banger, third-shot strategy, singles
- Past 4.0+ topics: tournament performance, effortless power, dinking strategy
| Format | Rate | Players | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private lesson | $125/hr | 1 or 2 | $125 solo, $62.50 each for 2 |
| Group lesson | $150/hr | Up to 4 | $50 each for 3, $37.50 each for 4 |
| Pickleball 101 (DiP) | Free | Beginners | Free |
New to Pickleball? Start Here
- Take Pickleball 101, DiP's free Saturday intro class (rules, scoring, basic technique).
- Book a private lesson with Tanner to work on your game. With a partner it's $62.50 each.
- Keep the reps coming with DiP's level-based drill sessions and open play.
Ask about court time when you book.
How Tanner coaches
What Happens in a Lesson With Tanner
Tanner's four-word caption on one of his coaching posts sums it up: Demonstration. Observation. Correction. Success!
His own description of his job at DiP: "Making sure people are smiling and hitting a whiffle ball." Expect real technical feedback and a good time.
- 1
Demonstration
Tanner shows you the shot and when to use it.
- 2
Observation
He watches you hit it.
- 3
Correction
He tells you what to change and why, then you hit it again.
About
About Tanner Rice, Dallas Pickleball Coach
Tanner Rice is a pickleball coach in the Dallas area and, since December 2023, the Head Pro at DFW Indoor Pickleball in Farmers Branch, Texas. He is a PPR Pro, holds a 5.0+ DUPR rating, and won gold with Ben Hansbrough in Champions Division men's doubles (skill 5.0, age 8 to 34) at the 2024 Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships. He also coaches the UTD Pickleball Club.
DiP's bio says Tanner has had a passion for coaching since he was 15. He's a Coppell High School grad who played college football at the University of Central Oklahoma, and he's done Olympic lifting, downhill skiing, CrossFit and disc golf, but pickleball is the one that stuck.
Before DiP, Tanner coached in Oklahoma. He helped start the Oklahoma Pickleball Club, ran DUPR rating nights, taught weekly clinics and private lessons at The Greens Country Club in Oklahoma City, and co-led clinics elsewhere in the state, including Bartlesville in 2023.
At DiP he teaches private and group lessons, has coached kids over spring break, and coached a six-week Saturday program for Buddy Up for Life athletes. He's a JOOLA sponsored coach and a LUQI Grips sponsored athlete.
- Role
- Head Pro, DFW Indoor Pickleball (since Dec 2023)
- Certification
- PPR Pro, Professional Pickleball Registry
- Rating
- 5.0+ DUPR
- Best result
- Gold, 2024 Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships, Champions Division men's doubles 5.0 (age 8 to 34)
- Teaches
- Beginners through advanced players, private and group
- Also coaches
- UTD Pickleball Club
- Sponsors
- JOOLA (coach), LUQI Grips (athlete)
Where lessons happen
Where Lessons Are: DFW Indoor Pickleball, Farmers Branch
DiP's Farmers Branch club has 9 indoor courts on Spring Valley Road, next to Addison and a short drive from North Dallas, Carrollton, Coppell, Irving, Richardson and Plano.
DFW Indoor Pickleball
4801 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 108
Farmers Branch, TX 75244
- Mon to Sat
- 7:00am to 11:00pm
- Sunday
- 8:00am to 10:00pm
- Courts
- 9 indoor courts
- Club phone
- 214-427-5355
Hours from DiP's website. Check there for holidays.
Free pickleball tips
Placement > Power: Pickleball Tips From Coach Tanner
One tip from a Wednesday drill class, one from his Instagram, and a few short videos from his YouTube channel.
The See Saw
When your opponent's paddle goes up, yours goes down. The higher their paddle is at contact, the more exposed your feet are. When they reach down low, bring your paddle up to protect your chest, because a low contact point can't target your feet.
Stop Swinging And Start Snapping
Effortless power comes from the snap: a loose grip that goes tight at contact. Swinging hard wastes energy and requires precise timing. Less swing, more snap, more winners and fewer errors.
More on YouTube and Instagram @tr.pickleball.
FAQ
Pickleball Lesson FAQ
Who is Tanner Rice?
Tanner Rice is a pickleball coach in the Dallas area and, since December 2023, the Head Pro at DFW Indoor Pickleball in Farmers Branch, Texas. He is a PPR Pro, holds a 5.0+ DUPR rating, and won gold with Ben Hansbrough in Champions Division men's doubles (skill 5.0, age 8 to 34) at the 2024 Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships. He also coaches the UTD Pickleball Club.
How much are pickleball lessons with Tanner Rice?
DFW Indoor Pickleball lists Tanner's rates as $125 per hour for a private lesson with one or two players and $150 per hour for a group lesson of up to four players. Per person, a private lesson is $125 solo or $62.50 each for two; a group lesson is $50 each for three or $37.50 each for four. Rates are as posted in October 2026 and can change, so confirm when you book.
How much do private pickleball lessons cost in Dallas?
It varies widely by coach and format. In October 2026, coaches on Pickleheads' Dallas page listed starting prices of $50 to $80 per lesson, and its FAQ put the range at $60 to $180 per session. Tanner's private lessons at DFW Indoor Pickleball are $125 an hour for one or two players, or $62.50 each with a partner.
Where are Tanner's lessons held?
Lessons booked through DiP are held at DFW Indoor Pickleball's Farmers Branch club, 4801 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 108, Farmers Branch, TX 75244. The club has 9 indoor courts and, per DiP's website, is open 7am to 11pm Monday through Saturday and 8am to 10pm on Sunday.
Does Tanner teach beginners?
Yes. Tanner teaches beginners through advanced players. Brand-new players can also start with DiP's free Pickleball 101 class on Saturdays, which covers rules, scoring and basic technique. Check DiP's CourtReserve calendar for dates.
What does PPR Pro mean?
PPR is the Professional Pickleball Registry, one of USA Pickleball's official education and certification partners. Its Level 1 certification has three ratings: Associate Coach, Coach and Pro. Pro is the top Level 1 rating. It requires strokes at a 4.5 level or higher and an exceptional score on PPR's teaching test, and PPR says about 15% of members reach Pro on their first attempt. Tanner is listed as an active PPR Professional in PPR's registry.
What does a 5.0 DUPR rating mean?
DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) rates players from 2.000 to 8.000 based on match results. In DUPR's September 2026 snapshot of active doubles players worldwide, about 1% were rated 5.0 or higher. Only the very top of the pro game reaches 7.0: in October 2026 just two men were rated above 7.0 in doubles, and most top-10 pros sat between 6.4 and 6.9.
Should I take a private lesson or a clinic?
Take a private lesson when you want one-on-one feedback on specific shots, footwork or strategy. Take a clinic or drill session when you want lots of reps on one theme with players at your level, at a lower cost per person.
Can I split a private lesson with a partner?
Yes. The $125 private rate covers one or two players, which makes it a good fit for doubles partners who want to work on the same things together.
Does Tanner coach tournament players?
Yes. Tanner is rated 5.0+ on DUPR, won gold in the Champions Division men's doubles (skill 5.0, age 8 to 34) at the 2024 Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships, and coaches the UTD Pickleball Club. A clinic he co-led at DiP covered tournament performance, effortless power, dinking strategy and high-level singles for 4.0+ players.
How do I book a lesson with Tanner?
Text or call Tanner at 214-883-4924, or email Tanner@dfwindoorpickleball.com. You can also use DFW Indoor Pickleball's lesson request form and enter Tanner as your coach preference.
Book a lesson
Book a Pickleball Lesson With Tanner
You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf. Text Tanner your level, how many players, and a few days and times that work.
Prefer a form? Use DiP's lesson request form and write "Tanner" as your coach preference. Or send a DM on Instagram.