Better Way Pickleball

Play better. Play smarter.

Most Instructors Teach You What To Do. I Teach You Why It Works.

I'm Brandon Walters — a former ATP Tour pro and two-time All-American at Clemson who found pickleball in 2016 and never looked back. Now I help players around Greenville, SC turn raw effort into real technique.
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Hit a Wall? Here's Why.

Maybe your shots are inconsistent. Maybe you're tired of losing to players who just hit harder. Maybe you know something's off but can't quite name it. That's where most instruction stops — with tips, not understanding.

I teach the physics, leverage and body mechanics behind every shot, so you're not just repeating what I show you — you're understanding why it works. Which means you can fix it yourself next time it breaks down.

One-on-one stroke work or group strategy sessions, same approach either way: learn how the game actually works, and get better at it faster.

 

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Premier Pickleball Training

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Personal Pickleball Instruction

One-on-one coaching built around your game, not a generic curriculum. We'll find what's actually holding you back — technique, strategy, or both — and fix it.

Skill Development

Skill Development

Master the stroke mechanics that create consistency, power and real progress — not just for one lesson, but for good.

Advanced Competitive Training

Advanced Competitive Training

Already competing? We'll sharpen what's working and close the gaps that are costing you matches.

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Facilitated Play

Real-game reps with real-time coaching. Learn positioning and shot selection by playing it, not just talking about it.

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"I highly recommend Brandon Walters as a pickleball instructor. He can help you with your technique as well as strategy for using each shot. He was quick to identify an adjustment to improve my groundstrokes. He is a patient, encouraging, and fun instructor who will make you a better pickleball player."

- Maxine Hicks

"Brandon has made a remarkable impact on our pickleball community, blending his athletic background from Clemson University and the professional tennis tour with a relaxed and approachable teaching style. His lessons strike the perfect balance between strategic insights and light-hearted humor, creating a welcoming environment where players of all levels feel comfortable learning and improving. His engaging approach fosters growth, camaraderie, and a genuine love for the sport."

- Pat Wehde

"I chose Brandon because of his experience as collegiate tennis player for Clemson and on the professional tennis tour. His coaching style begins by teaching good fundamental techniques from the start, and building upon that to include more advanced techniques and strategies. Brandon is an upbeat, positive person. Lessons are fun. I think he is a great coach and person."

- Tod Hanover

"I highly recommend Brandon Walters as a pickleball instructor. He can help you with your technique as well as strategy for using each shot. He was quick to identify an adjustment to improve my groundstrokes. He is a patient, encouraging, and fun instructor who will make you a better pickleball player."

- Maxine Hicks

"Brandon has made a remarkable impact on our pickleball community, blending his athletic background from Clemson University and the professional tennis tour with a relaxed and approachable teaching style. His lessons strike the perfect balance between strategic insights and light-hearted humor, creating a welcoming environment where players of all levels feel comfortable learning and improving. His engaging approach fosters growth, camaraderie, and a genuine love for the sport."

- Pat Wehde

"I chose Brandon because of his experience as collegiate tennis player for Clemson and on the professional tennis tour. His coaching style begins by teaching good fundamental techniques from the start, and building upon that to include more advanced techniques and strategies. Brandon is an upbeat, positive person. Lessons are fun. I think he is a great coach and person."

- Tod Hanover

"I highly recommend Brandon Walters as a pickleball instructor. He can help you with your technique as well as strategy for using each shot. He was quick to identify an adjustment to improve my groundstrokes. He is a patient, encouraging, and fun instructor who will make you a better pickleball player."

- Maxine Hicks

"Brandon has made a remarkable impact on our pickleball community, blending his athletic background from Clemson University and the professional tennis tour with a relaxed and approachable teaching style. His lessons strike the perfect balance between strategic insights and light-hearted humor, creating a welcoming environment where players of all levels feel comfortable learning and improving. His engaging approach fosters growth, camaraderie, and a genuine love for the sport."

- Pat Wehde

"I chose Brandon because of his experience as collegiate tennis player for Clemson and on the professional tennis tour. His coaching style begins by teaching good fundamental techniques from the start, and building upon that to include more advanced techniques and strategies. Brandon is an upbeat, positive person. Lessons are fun. I think he is a great coach and person."

- Tod Hanover

There are a lot of pickleball instructors out there. But there's only one BW.

I grew up on tennis courts, literally — my dad was Director of Tennis at resorts like Sawgrass and Amelia Island Plantation, so racquet sports were never really optional. That path led to a two-time All-American career at Clemson, then several years on the ATP Tour.

In 2016, I found pickleball. It didn't take long to get hooked, or to start winning Senior Pro events. Now I teach what I know: proper technique that helps you improve and helps you avoid the injuries that come from doing it wrong. Real instruction, a little humor, zero ego.

Book a lesson, and let's get to work.

 

 

Pickleball Instruction Pricing

Female Pickleball Player At Net

Stroke technique lesson

$75

per hour

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We'll break down your stroke mechanics — the physics and leverage behind spin, power and consistency — so every rep starts building the right habits.
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Facilitated play lesson

$25/person

per hour

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Real match play with real-time coaching on positioning, shot selection and strategy — the stuff that actually shows up on Saturday morning at the courts.

You've got questions. We've got answers.

What types of coaching services does Better Way Pickleball offer?

Private lessons and group sessions, built for players who already know the game and want to get better at it.

Where are your pickleball coaching sessions held?

Mostly Hurricane Springs Park or Dolly Cooper Park in Easley, sometimes Gower Park in Greenville.

How can I book a pickleball coaching session with Better Way Pickleball?

Click any "Book A Lesson" button on this site. Scheduling's flexible — we'll find a time that works.

Do you offer any training packages for pickleball enthusiasts?

Not right now, just straightforward, pay-as-you-go lessons.

What should I bring to my pickleball lesson?

Your paddle, comfortable clothes, water, and a towel if you sweat like I do. Everything else, I've got covered.

Master Your Pickleball Skills

Elevate your gameplay with expert coaching from Better Way Pickleball in Greenville, SC. Our tailored programs are designed for all levels to enhance technique and strategy.
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