Pickle Practice with Pat AM
$20–$25 by membership
Learn, Drill & Improve
Pickleball Lessons
Private lessons, semi-private instruction, and group Drill & Play sessions help players of every level build confidence, improve technique, and play smarter.
One-on-One or Shared
Private & Semi-Private Lessons
Work directly with Jason Mathias or Pat O'Hara on the skills and strategy that matter most to your game. Choose a coach below and send a lesson request with your preferred lesson type and availability.
Group Instruction
Drill & Play Clinics
Group sessions combine focused instruction with coached play. Choose a current clinic to see full details and register in CourtReserve.
Drill & Play
$15
Next Dates
Drill & Play
$15
Next Dates
Meet the Coaches
Jason Mathias
Head Pro
Jason brings a lifelong racquet-sports background to the court, including high school and Division II college tennis.
He has coached tennis and pickleball since 2024 and previously served as Pickleball Director at Midtown Athletic Club in Rochester.
Pat O'Hara
Pickleball Coach
After 33 years teaching physical education and coaching in Canandaigua, Pat found a new passion in pickleball.
She has played competitively since 2017, won medals in New York and Florida, and reached a career-high DUPR of 4.3.
Ali Loveys
DUPR Coach
Ali is PPR- and DUPR-certified and helps players build balance, footwork, court positioning, and confidence while keeping the game fun and community-focused.
Tell Us What You're Looking For
Request a Lesson
Jason Mathias
Send your preferred lesson type and availability directly to Jason.
Pat O'Hara
Send your preferred lesson type and availability to request a lesson with Pat.