Dallas–Fort Worth · Head Pro

Train smarter.
Compete better.

Strategic 1:1 pickleball coaching built around how you actually play — so you stop guessing and start winning.

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4.70DUPR
Doubles rating
5.0
79 reviews
Top 3%
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DUPR · 4.70 Dbl · 4.58 Sngl
Dallas Indoor · Head Pro
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Student Stories

Proof that goes
beyond ratings.

The strongest feedback is specific: clearer decisions, better practice, and more confidence when the point gets tight.

What students rememberClear coaching they can use in the next game.

Pattern reads

Students learn why points are breaking down, not just which shot missed.

Tournament prep

Lesson plans can turn into match plans, opponent scouting, and pressure reps.

At-home work

Each session ends with simple priorities students can practice between lessons.

Shot selection
Actually explains why, not just what. Game-changer.
David L.
Doubles lessons
Patient, sharp, and fun. My wife and I both take lessons now.
Carlos M.
Beginner strategy
First coach that made strategy feel doable at a 3.0 level.
Priya S.
Tournament support
Showed up for my tournament to scout opponents. Unreal.
Tom B.
What You'll Improve

Four weak spots.
Fixed with a plan.

Every lesson targets one — never a random bucket drill.

Strategy & Decision-Making

Read the court. Pick the right shot. Every time.

Shot Consistency

Dinks, drives, drops — rehearsed until automatic.

Court Positioning

Own the kitchen line. Control the point before it starts.

Confidence Under Pressure

Train the mental game so tournament nerves vanish.

Philosophy

Most coaches teach drills.
I teach you how to win the point.

01

Read before you react.

Awareness beats athleticism. We train the scan, not just the swing.

02

Patterns, not hope.

Every point is a decision tree. I'll show you the right branches.

03

Pressure is a skill.

Routines and breath work so your A-game shows up in the third game.

Lesson Structure

Pick your path.

Every session is coached — not just timed court rental.

Foundations

For new players and anyone under 3.5 DUPR.
$70
per hour
0:00
Warm-up + assessment

Quick rally to calibrate where you're at today.

0:10
Technique block

One focus: dink, drive, serve, or return. Filmed for review.

0:30
Live drills

Game-speed reps. I feed, you execute, we adjust.

0:50
Mini-match

Put it into a real point. Coached in real-time.

0:55
Debrief + homework

Two specific things to practice before next session.

Where We Train

Pick the court setup.

Choose the route that fits your court. Public courts book here; indoor clubs and marketplaces stay inside their required reservation systems.

Indoor

Partner-platform courts

Dallas Indoor, The Grove, Life Time, TeachMe.To, and Samuel-Grand each keep their required booking path.

We route you to the right system
Outdoor

Public courts, direct booking

Free public courts across DFW are the simplest path when weather, court traffic, and location line up.

Schedule the lesson time here
Flexible

Mario helps you choose

Not sure where to train? Pick a lesson time and Mario will recommend the cleanest court or platform path.

Best for first-time students

Outdoor sessions are available across public courts including W.J. Thomas, Churchill, Euless Family Life Center, Lochwood, Casa Linda, Lake Highlands North, Campbell Green, and Davidson Park.

Dallas Indoor and The Grove use PodPlay, Life Time uses its member booking system, TeachMe.To stays on TeachMe.To, and Samuel-Grand court reservations go through Impact Activities.

About the Coach

DeMario Montez.

DeMario Montez on the pickleball court
Head Pro
Farmers Branch, TX

I'm a 4.70 doubles / 4.58 singles DUPR player, USTA/DUPR certified coach, and Head Pro at Dallas Indoor Pickleball Club. I built my game the hard way — film study, repeatable patterns, pressure-testing every shot. Now I build yours the same way.

I'll meet you at your level, diagnose the three things holding you back, and give you a plan you can actually execute — on the court and in your head.

4.702
Doubles DUPR
4.579
Singles DUPR
500+
Lessons Taught
12
Tournament Podiums
DeMario Montez after winning the Crazy Ape Dill Dinkers Plano pickleball tournament
Recent Win

Crazy Ape x Dill Dinkers Champion

DeMario took first in the 4.5-5.0 DUPR division at the Crazy Ape x Dill Dinkers Plano tournament and finished the run undefeated.

First placeDill Dinkers PlanoApril 2026

Start improving today.

First lesson is a plan, not a pitch. You'll leave with three things to practice.

60 minFrom $70Dallas, TX
Choose Your Path

Public-court lessons can be scheduled here. Some clubs and coaching platforms require their own reservation, payment, and waiver flow.

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