West: (719) 357-5454 East: (719) 357-5199 Hours: Sun–Sat 8AM – 9PM
Clinics & Lessons

Meet Our Instructors

Private lessons are $60/hr for up to two people with court time included. Clinics and programs are available for every level, from first-time players to advanced competitors.

Player Development

Lessons Built Around Your Game

Work on fundamentals, strategy, shot selection, movement, match play, or tournament preparation. Many lessons include video so you can review what changed and keep improving after you leave the court.

Miles Hoover
Head Pro and Top 100 PPA Pro · West

Miles Hoover

With a lifelong background in competitive tennis and more than two years at Springs Pickleball, Miles brings energy, focus, and high-level training to private lessons and group clinics.

He competes and trains with top players, then brings that tour-level learning back to the players he coaches.

Ellen Steinlein
Director of Coaching and Programs · East

Ellen Steinlein

Ellen has 25+ years of competitive racket sport experience across badminton, tennis, and pickleball, with medals in women's and mixed doubles across all three.

She focuses on confidence, court smarts, fundamentals, women's drill sessions, and youth programs that keep learning clear and fun.

Graham Redfearn
Instructor at Springs Pickleball · West

Graham Redfearn

Graham grew up in London with a passion for golf and tennis, then became a teaching professional in Jacksonville before discovering pickleball in Colorado Springs.

His lessons use strategic, purposeful drills to help players of all levels build better decisions and cleaner execution.

Susie Roberts
Instructor at Springs Pickleball · West

Susie Roberts

Susie helps players move beyond intro-level pickleball and refine the details that matter: net transition, shot selection, mechanics, partner communication, resets, dinks, blocks, and drops.

She brings six years of playing experience and a welcoming, community-first coaching style.

Mick Tingstrom
PPR Certified Coach · East

Mick Tingstrom

Mick is a professional-level PPR Certified Pickleball Coach with over 20 years of coaching experience across baseball, softball, football, soccer, and pickleball.

He works with beginners, wheelchair athletes, Veterans, and advanced tournament players targeting the 4.0-4.5 level.

Joe Frasca
Senior Pro / NeuroPickleball · East

Joe Frasca

Joe is a Colorado Springs native, former public school teacher, and high school tennis coach with 50+ gold medals at the 5.0, Senior Pro, and Masters Pro levels.

As Co-Founder of NeuroPickleball, he blends brain science with on-court training for private, semi-private, and NeuroPickleball lessons.

Samantha Morgan
Instructor at Springs Pickleball · East

Samantha Morgan

Sam has 15+ years of racquet sport experience in tennis and pickleball, competes at the 4.5+ level, and earned 1st place in PPA Nationals 4.5 Women's Singles.

She translates complex skills into clear fundamentals and practical strategies for confident match play.

Jillian Niemann
Instructor at Springs Pickleball

Jillian Niemann

Jillian is a competitive pickleball player and coach with 17+ years of racquet sports experience, including Division II tennis at Saint Leo University.

She currently holds a 4.5 DUPR rating and helps players build strong fundamentals, strategy, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the game.

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We want to learn about you and your pickleball goals. Fill out this quick form and we’ll match you with the coach, clinic, or training approach that fits you best. Once we review your responses, our team will reach out to help you get started.

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