Serving The Woodlands & Conroe
Certified pickleball instruction for every level
From your first serve to competitive play — personalized coaching for beginners, juniors, and players ready to level up their game.
IPTPA Level 1
Certified to teach beginner through intermediate players up to a 3.5 skill rating.
IPTPA Level 2
Advanced certification for 4.0+ players — strategy, stroke mechanics, competitive play.
VAIR Certified
Visually Assessed International Rating system certified evaluator.
Junior certified
Credentialed specifically for coaching players under 18.
Insured
Liability coverage in place for all lessons and clinics.
Meet your instructor — Ernie Ortiz
Ernie has spent years on the court working with players from complete beginners to competitive 4.0+ club regulars. His coaching approach focuses on building solid fundamentals first — paddle position, footwork, and shot selection — before layering in advanced strategy.
Outside of private lessons, Ernie runs clinics around The Woodlands and Conroe and works closely with junior players building a foundation in the sport early. He is an active competitor himself, with tournament medals at multiple levels.
Lessons & packages
Private, group, and junior options to fit how you want to learn.
What players are saying
“I went from never picking up a paddle to playing in a local rec league in about two months. Ernie breaks everything down so it actually makes sense.”
“My son started in the junior program and it’s done wonders for his confidence on the court, not just his shots.”
“Best money I’ve spent on coaching. Clear feedback every session and a real plan to improve.”
On the court
