Learn to Play Pickleball with Confidence
Friendly beginner lessons, small-group clinics and private coaching in Brampton and Mississauga, serving players across the Greater Toronto Area. Learn the basics, enjoy real games and feel comfortable stepping onto the court with Darwin Jurado, an NCCP-certified pickleball instructor.
Prefer to talk it through? Call 416-729-8477 and we'll help you pick the right program.
NCCP Level 1 certified
Coaching from a certified pickleball instructor.
Small groups
Clinics run with a 4-player minimum and a maximum of six, so you get real attention.
Built for beginners
Patient, step-by-step coaching. No experience needed.
Court fees included
Included in the price of applicable programs.
Find Your Starting Point
Pick the sentence that sounds most like you. Each one leads straight to the program details and dates you can register for.
“I have never played, or I want to try it”
Free Foundations Clinic
One free 1.5-hour clinic that covers the basics — ball strike, rally, serve, return, rules and how scoring works.
- 1.5 hours, once a month
- FREE — sponsored by the Darwin Jurado Real Estate
- Paddles loaned for the session
- Small group, max 6
“I want to build on the basics”
Rally Ready — 3 Saturdays
3 weekly 90-minute sessions. Each week teaches one skill, then you play games built around it.
- 1.5 hours × 3 Saturdays
- $119 for all 3 weeks
- Maximum 10 players
- Paddles available
“I want personal attention or help with a specific skill”
Private Coaching
One-on-one or pairs coaching, arranged around your schedule and focused on the skills you want to fix.
- 1 hr, $90 individual (court fee included)
- Pairs: $55 per person
- Dates you arrange with Darwin
“I'm a good beginner level and want to improve my game”
Phase 2 or Beat the Coach
Coached clinics and live game play for players who can already rally, serve and keep score.
- Phase 2: From Rallying to Playing — $69 per person, court booking included
- Beat the Coach — $35/person, 1 hr of doubles with live coaching
- Both optional — no obligation after the free clinic
Foundations Clinic or Rally Ready?
The Foundations Clinic is a 1.5-hour introduction to pickleball, helping you learn the basics and get comfortable on the court.
Rally Ready builds on those foundations over three Saturday mornings. Each week focuses on specific skills and puts them into practice in real game situations, helping you play with greater confidence—with time to practise between sessions.
New to pickleball? Start with Foundations, then keep growing with Rally Ready.
Upcoming Sessions
Dates, prices and availability come straight from the same schedule we use to take registrations. Past dates drop off automatically.
October 31
9am – 10:30am
Free Pickleball Foundations Clinic
Registration open
November 7
9am – 10:30am
Free Pickleball Foundations Clinic
Registration open
Saturdays, Nov 14, 21 & 28
9:00–10:30 AM (1.5 hours each week)
Rally Ready: Learn to Play Pickleball in 3 Saturdays
3 of 10 places taken
December 5
9am – 10:30am
Phase 2: From Rallying to Playing
Registration open
Submitting a registration requests your place — Darwin confirms it by email or phone. The Foundations clinic is free; paid sessions are settled only after Darwin confirms your place.
2026 Menkes Invitational Doubles Champion & Tournament MVP
Your Coach
Meet Coach Darwin
Darwin Jurado is a full-time Realtor with Right at Home Realty and an NCCP-certified pickleball instructor. In his spare time, often in the mornings, he teaches beginners and recreational players across the Greater Toronto Area — from people who have never held a paddle to players tightening up the basics.
His coaching is patient and step-by-step: one skill at a time, plenty of repetitions, and real games so you can use what you just learned straight away. He personally sponsors one free Foundations clinic each month.
- Full-time Realtor and NCCP-certified pickleball instructor
- Small-group clinics and one-on-one coaching
- Beginner-first: no experience needed, ever
What Participants Say
Feedback shared by players who have taken part in a GoodRally Pickleball program, published with their permission.
Darwin quickly identified weaknesses in my footwork and helped me improve within just a few lessons. My confidence on the court has completely changed.
Excellent communicator. Darwin breaks everything down into simple steps that actually make sense. Highly recommended.
Professional, encouraging, and incredibly knowledgeable. Worth every dollar.
Excellent clinic! Darwin was an amazing, patient and encouraging instructor. I would definitely recommend his coaching and attend another clinic.
What to Expect at Your First Session
Nothing here is complicated. You show up, we hand you the basics, and you're playing within the hour.
Registering takes a minute
Fill in the registration form and Darwin confirms your spot by email or phone. Nothing is charged online.
Bring the basics
Court shoes with non-marking soles, a water bottle and comfortable athletic clothing. Balls are provided.
No paddle yet?
Rally Ready provides paddles for players who need one — for any other program, tell us when you register.
Small groups, real attention
Clinics need a minimum of 3 players, and Rally Ready caps at 10, so you get coaching rather than a crowd.
Coaching first, games second
Each session starts with focused coaching on one skill, then you play games that use it. Foundations runs 1.5 hours; Rally Ready sessions run 90 minutes.
Court fees are included
Court fees are included in the price of our clinics and Rally Ready. If GoodRally cancels, you get a full refund.
Learn to Play Pickleball Near You
GoodRally Pickleball coaches beginners across the Greater Toronto Area. Find lessons in your city, or start with our beginner programs and guides.
Beginner Questions, Answered
The questions new players ask us most often before their first session.
I've never played before. Is that a problem?
Not at all. Every program is built for people starting from zero — we begin with the grip, the ready position and how to keep the ball in play.
Do I need my own paddle?
No. Rally Ready provides paddles for players who need one, and for any other program just mention it when you register and we'll help you out.
Can I come on my own?
Yes. Plenty of players register alone and are paired up with others in the group. You can also bring a friend — just have each person register.
What should I wear?
Court shoes with non-marking soles, comfortable athletic clothing and a water bottle. Balls are provided.
Should I start with the Foundations Clinic or Rally Ready?
The Foundations Clinic is a 1.5-hour introduction to pickleball, helping you learn the basics and get comfortable on the court.
Rally Ready builds on those foundations over three Saturday mornings. Each week focuses on specific skills and puts them into practice in real game situations, helping you play with greater confidence—with time to practise between sessions.
New to pickleball? Start with Foundations, then keep growing with Rally Ready.
How does registration and payment work?
You request your spot on the registration form. Darwin then confirms it by email or phone and arranges payment with you — nothing is charged on the form.
Pickleball T-shirts & Gear Here
Check out a paddle we've custom built for beginner and intermediate level players. Our clinic players now get to experience playing with this paddle.