Better pickleball, efficiently.
Private pickleball lessons and structured training in JB — focused on better movement, positioning, and decision-making. My goal is to help you get more out of the game — not just spend more time working on it.
Coach Mark Teo — RPO APAC
A clear progression — not a menu of random sessions. Every pickleball lesson runs at Pickle Friends @ Lotus's Plentong with video review and a focused goal.
Build a strong foundation — ready position, efficient movement, and core skills — along with the confidence and good habits that make every session after this one easier.
Private pickleball coaching — work one-on-one to identify priorities, refine techniques, and develop smarter movements, positioning, and decision-making.
Train with purpose through progressive drills, live-ball exercises, and coached gameplay designed to build consistency, confidence, and better decision-making.
📍 Pickle Friends @ Lotus's Plentong
Whether you're picking up a paddle for the first time or looking to take your game to the next level, Mark — a certified pickleball coach based in Johor Bahru — offers private pickleball lessons and structured training that help you improve with confidence. Every session is designed to build solid fundamentals, develop match skills, and create steady, long-term progress in a supportive environment.
Sessions run at Pickle Friends @ Lotus's Plentong in Johor Bahru — an easy day trip for players coming over from Singapore — with flexible scheduling for working adults, students, and weekend warriors.
Every session is backed by structured, internationally recognized coaching education — not just years on court.
Selected as one of a small group of coaches to join the COEBRA Alpha Squad, an advanced coach development program led by Collin Johns, focused on evidence-based learning, player assessment, communication, lesson design, and long-term athlete development, with ongoing mentorship from experienced coaches.
Certified by RacketPro (Racket Professional Organization) under UPA-A's internationally recognized coaching standards — a structured framework for assessing players, identifying priorities, and designing efficient, safe training sessions that accelerate improvement.
Completed the Malaysia Pickleball Association's Certified Pickleball Instructor Course, covering fundamental coaching principles, player development, and technical instruction for players of varying skill levels.
Assisted in delivering regional RPO coaching education and community workshops, supporting coach development and player learning across the Asia-Pacific region.
"Thank you for the amazing 3 days of lessons! I learnt so much, especially with my backhand — it has improved tremendously! I really liked how the techniques were broken down into small, simple actions, which made it much easier to understand and be consistent. Thank you for all the tips, patience and guidance. Highly recommended!"
"Had our first pickleball training session with Coach Mark together with my wife, and we really enjoyed it. Mark was very friendly, patient and encouraging throughout the session. His instructions were clear and easy to understand, and we really liked his structured and practical training methods. He took the time to guide us through the techniques and correct us along the way. A great first session and definitely looking forward to more training with Mark!"
"Mark, thank you for the great pickleball lesson. Although I have been playing for two years, I felt I needed to brush up on my skills, and your tips were incredibly helpful. In particular, I was having a hard time with my two-handed backhand. Mark showing me the correct way to hold my paddle and the best way to return the ball. He is friendly, easygoing, and excellent instructor, and I truly appreciate his help."
"Coach Mark is fantastic! He makes pickleball super fun while helping us improve. 5 of us learned so much about techniques of the dink, 3rd shot drop, footwork, and strategy in 2 sessions. He breaks down techniques in a way that's easy to understand followed by drills. He notices the little things and helps us fix without making us feel the pressure. He really knows how to keep things enjoyable. Highly recommend if you want to get better at pickleball and have a great time doing it!"
"Mark was extremely helpful guiding us through two sessions to strengthen our fundamentals — paddle grip, footwork, dinking, volleys, forehand and backhand. Patient, structured, and easy to follow. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and dedicated pickleball coach."
"Thank you Mark for patiently showing us as beginners the right form and the fundamental basics so we can play the game correctly. It was very helpful."
"After a short warmup, he already pinpointed a few of my mistakes and began drilling me in correcting them. Instead of making me feel inadequate, his kind and encouraging demeanour spurred me to want to improve myself. I am definitely coming back for more!"