Pickle Zone offers lessons at your convenience. You can schedule a private lesson or organize a group lesson with one to three friends.
To book a lesson, use the Court Reserve app and select “Book an Instructor” to reserve and pay for court time.
• Private lesson: $72 per person
• 2-person group: $46 per person
• 3-person group: $36 per person
• 4-person group: $28 per person
lessons at pickle zone
Meet The Instructors
Caleb
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Caleb Kynard grew up playing basketball, eventually competing at the Division II level and later coaching the game. In 2023, he discovered pickleball and immediately fell in love with it. Since then, he has been training and competing with the goal of turning professional in the APP or PPA.
Caleb has already built an impressive tournament record, earning a 5.0 gold medal at the 2025 Arnold Classic, a 5.0 silver at the Hope College Thanksgiving Tournament, a 4.5 silver at APA Ohio, and a 4.0 silver at the Glass City Invitational. Locally, he has collected multiple medals, including silver at the fourth Glass City Pickleball Association Tournament.
With a DUPR of 4.6 after just two years of play, Caleb is eager to help others grow in the game. Off the court, he enjoys playing chess—crediting it with sharpening his strategic thinking—and creating pickleball content on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube (@CalebKynard).
Bill
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Bill Devault is a dedicated pickleball coach and player with a deep passion for the sport that keeps growing every day.
Before diving into pickleball, he competed as a semi-pro beach volleyball player, which gave him a strong foundation in court awareness, athleticism, and competitive drive. He transitioned to pickleball and has been fully immersed in it for the past three years.
In the fall of 2024, Bill earned his IPTPA certification (International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association), qualifying him to coach players with proven techniques, strategy, and stroke development.
Since then, he's coached more than 40 students, helping beginners build confidence and advanced players sharpen their game. His students consistently praise Bill's enthusiasm, patience, and genuine love for teaching the sport.
On the court, Bill has achieved a 4.5 DUPR rating (a strong advanced level, reflecting consistent high performance in competitive play). He's won 7 medals in tournaments, showcasing his ability to compete against top talent.
Beyond playing and coaching, Bill is heavily involved in the local pickleball community. Together with his son Cam, they run a respected local tournament that draws the area's best players as well as top competitors from across the Midwest.Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your game to the next level, Bill would love to help you discover (or rediscover) the joy of pickleball!
Jim
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Jim Bronson is a Toledo, Ohio native who has spent a lifetime fueled by competition. Whether it’s racing motocross, competing in radio-controlled car racing, shooting competitions, racquetball, or now pickleball, Jim thrives on challenging himself and performing at a high level.
Before discovering pickleball in October 2022, Jim enjoyed a successful competitive racquetball career, competing at the Open/Pro level in both indoor and outdoor racquetball. His career highlights include reaching the men’s professional singles quarterfinals at the National Championships twice.
When the popularity of racquetball began to decline, Jim turned to pickleball, quickly embracing the sport’s competitive atmosphere. His favorite shot is the ATP (Around the Post), and his rapid success includes winning the 2024 Florida NPL Combine. Now entering his third season with the Columbus Hotshots, Jim values the opportunity to compete alongside like-minded athletes in the National Pickleball League’s unique team environment.
Away from the court, Jim serves as a Project Manager at GEM Inc. He and his wife, Brenda, have been married for 34 years and are proud parents of two children, Ashley and Michael. He also enjoys riding his motorcycle with his wife. Family is at the center of Jim’s life, and he especially enjoys spending time with his three grandchildren—Emmy, Leo, and Owen—with a fourth grandchild, Ellie, expected to join the family at the end of July.
Whether competing on the court or cheering on his growing family, Jim brings the same passion, dedication, and competitive spirit to everything he does.
Jeannie
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Jeannie Padgett has been playing for 4 years and can’t get enough of the game!
She’s advanced to a 3.95 in a short time and is happy to introduce beginners to the fun of the game and take intermediate players to the next level.
Jeff
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Jeff Wilson has played ~9 yrs and has been teaching throughout. He is a member of 4 clubs.
He has customized his lessons and has been teaching several times a week all of 2025.
He has won and medaled in the top 3 in over 30 tournaments as well as played tennis and racquetball.
He can customize his lessons to your needs. He is an avid listener so tell him what your goal is and he'll get you there.