Coaches You'll Actually Improve With

Our Instructors

From your first paddle grip to advanced shot selection — our coaches meet you where you are.

Rob Rhett — Program Director and co-owner of ERA Pickleball
Program Director · Owner

Rob
Rhett

5.0-level player with 20+ years in racquet sports and 10+ years coaching. Rob came up through tennis, made the jump to pickleball, and earned a podium finish at PPA Nationals (Dallas) in the 5.0 division. Heavy on fundamentals and drilling the small stuff.

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Coach Ashley Bunner — Head Instructor at ERA Pickleball
Head Instructor

Ashley
Bunner

A multi-sport coach who found pickleball in 2023 after moving to Houston, quickly rising through the ranks with medals up to the 4.5 level. Now at ERA, she brings her competitive edge and passion for player development to every session.

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Lead Instructor

Eric
Willis

Bio coming soon. Eric will share his playing background, certifications, and teaching philosophy here. Lessons can be booked through the link below — reach out and we’ll pair you with the right pro for your level.

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Instructor

Darrin
Williams Sr

Bio coming soon. Darrin will share his playing background, certifications, and teaching philosophy here. Lessons can be booked through the link below — reach out and we’ll pair you with the right pro for your level.

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Instructor

Michael
McMillian

Bio coming soon. Michael will share his playing background, certifications, and teaching philosophy here. Lessons can be booked through the link below — reach out and we’ll pair you with the right pro for your level.

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Instructor

Kevin
Cobb

Bio coming soon. Kevin will share his playing background, certifications, and teaching philosophy here. Lessons can be booked through the link below — reach out and we’ll pair you with the right pro for your level.

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Instructor

Daniel
Ta’ai

Bio coming soon. Daniel will share his playing background, certifications, and teaching philosophy here. Lessons can be booked through the link below — reach out and we’ll pair you with the right pro for your level.

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Four Ways to Get Better

Pick your path.

1-on-1

Private Lessons

Personalized feedback, video review, and tailored drills. Ideal for breakthroughs on technique or strategy.

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Small Group

Clinics & Drills

Skill-focused sessions on dinks, drops, third-shot, serves, and live-point reps. Curriculum changes weekly.

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Ages 6–17 · Year-Round

Kids Academy

Structured curriculum, supervised gameplay, engaging instruction. Year-round weekly classes that build skills, focus, and friendships.

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Summer · Ages 6–17

Kids Summer Camp

Week-long pickleball camps when school's out. Daily drills, games, fun, and snacks. Half-day and full-day options. Spots fill fast.

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Not sure where to start?

Tell us your level and goals — we'll match you with the right coach.

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