PRIVATE LESSONS

Find the coach that fits your game and your goals.

Lessons start at $25/hr per person for visitors and $20/hr per person for members, with both private and small-group sessions available.

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MEET OUR R&R COACHES

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CINDY ALLIGOOD

Cindy played her first game of Pickleball in 2018 and has been hooked ever since. She is a retired health and PE teacher for the visually impaired.  Since retiring Cindy has devoted more time to coaching and helping others improve their game. Cindy is a certified Pickleball Coaching International Instructor and a USAPA Ambassador for Special Needs.
 
With a passion for wellness, Cindy believes that Pickleball can be a big part of everyone’s wellness plan. It’s a perfect way to be active while also being social, two very important pieces to maintaining wellness.
 

Cindy has a flexible schedule for lessons.

Contact her at [email protected] to schedule your next lesson.

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HUNTER BUAFO

Hunter is a PPR Certified Pickleball Professional with 3 years of playing experience, specializing in shot development, game sense, and strategic decision-making. He helps players understand whywhen, and how to hit each shot, with a focus on consistency, court positioning, and smart point construction for both singles and doubles. Hunter works with players of all skill levels, creating a focused but encouraging environment that translates practice into real match improvement.

Call or text 478-718-9071
to reserve your lesson today!

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Gary Jones (GJ) Macon Rhythm and Rally Pickleball Coach

Gary Jones (GJ)

GJ Jones has been playing pickleball for the past 2½ years and is a certified PPR coach who competes at the 4.5 level in tournaments. He brings a thoughtful, player-first approach to coaching, adapting his teaching style to match each player’s skill level, learning style, and personal goals. GJ enjoys helping players build confidence, refine technique, and develop smart, effective strategy on the court.

Outside of pickleball, GJ loves spending time outdoors and recently started his family, welcoming a handsome baby boy into the world.

Call or text 478-697-6876
to reserve your lesson today!

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BRENT WALKER

An avid tennis and basketball player for most of his adult life, Brent turned to pickleball in 2020 to get back in shape after an injury.  Like a lot of people, he was bitten by the pickleball bug, and he has never picked up a tennis racket again. He has spent the last several years learning how to improve his pickleball game and is interested in sharing that knowledge with other like-minded pickleball enthusiasts.  He loves teaching pickleball strategy, as well as helping players improve all the essential pickleball shots.

Contact him at [email protected] to schedule your next lesson.

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MEET OUR R&R INSTRUCTORS

Ellie Farriba

A dedicated educator with over 20 years of experience teaching ESOL in the Bibb County Public School System. Outside the classroom, she is an avid pickleball player and a 500-hour certified yoga instructor registered with Yoga Alliance, with a strong passion for physical and mental well-being.

Ellie is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Social Emotional Learning, Mindfulness, and Yoga through Breathe for Change and Woolf University, allowing her to blend education, mindfulness, and movement in meaningful ways. She believes combining pickleball and yoga improves flexibility, balance, focus, and injury prevention, and invites players to experience these benefits in her Saturday “Pickle-Flow” sessions—designed to help players hit the courts relaxed, energized, and ready to play.

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Play for More Than a Medal

Kick off the Rally for Good Tournament Series with Paddles for the Park — the first event in a six-tournament season where players, clubs, and nonprofits come together to raise funds and awareness for causes that make a real difference in our community.

This tournament benefits Ocmulgee National Park & Preserve Initiative (ONPPI).

$40 Members | $60 Visitors
Includes two events.

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