Reviews
35 reviews
Lei Cayson
“Great Class ! very patient , really explained everything and helping me with my goals. . Ready for another lesson! The DINK AND DINE IN MESA staff made us feel like we were playing at home on our court and food and service was amazing!!!!”
Oct 30, 2025Chris E
“Outstanding Pickleball Instructor! I can’t say enough great things about Riley. Her passion for pickleball is contagious, and she has an incredible ability to make every lesson both fun and productive. Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to refine your competitive edge, she tailors each session perfectly to your level. Her clear explanations, patience, and positive energy make learning effortless and enjoyable. I’ve seen huge improvements in my game. Thank you Riley, you are amazing”
Oct 7, 2025Marian
“Had my first lesson with Riley and I LOVED it! Learned some valuable information and she made it super fun! Will definitely schedule another!”
Sep 17, 2025John Summa
“Excellent lesson Thanks Riley Just the right amount of drills and instruction! Rene’ and I will see you next week! ”
Sep 9, 2025Paul Gurnig
“Great instructor! Very fun, patient. Highly recommend!”
Jun 4, 2025David Dalzell
“Riley’s energy makes every lesson fun and their expert tips—like staying compact in swings, mastering footwork, and moving your opponent at the kitchen are just some of the things that I found super helpful! I would definitely book again!!”
May 16, 2025Tom Synhorst
“I am new to pickleball and had 2 concerns going into my first lesson with Smiley. I thought my lack of athleticism would limit my ability to learn the game. And secondly I was thinking even if I did learn it would be hard to find people to play with. By the end of my first 60 minute lesson Smiley had helped me understand the basics of scoring, introduced me to court/kitchen strategies. I’m looking forward to ‘paddling in” on a local court. ”
Apr 23, 2025Kelly
“I had a 1 hr private lesson this morning. I’m a beginner and really enjoyed my lesson. Riley was friendly, very comfortable to be wi and an excellent teacher. Clear, friendly, skilled teaching method. I am here from out of town but would definitely return for more instruction if I lived here. Highly recommend ”
Apr 8, 2025Pat
“Great instructor who makes the game fun!”
Apr 6, 2025John Krueger
“Fantastic experience with Riley. Her complete knowledge of game and confident but empathetic coaching style translate well to beginners as well as experienced players. I'll be back for more lessons with Riley! ”
Apr 5, 2025Lisa Baker
“Riley is such a great instructor! She has such a way with explaining things that resonate - so important. I always leave a lesson with lots of feedback & tips that help with my understanding of strategies and ways to improve!”
Mar 30, 2025Charlie Herf
“AS AN OCTGERIAN THAT HAS PLAYED FOR A WHILE RILEY WAS GREAT AS I AM STARTING TO LEARN BASICS I HAVE BEEN DOING INCORRECTLY. HER PERSONALITY AND POSITIVE ENFORCEMENT ARE PLUSES. LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEXT LESSON AND WILL INCLUDE WIFE AND DAUGHTER WHO WENT TO SCHOOL WITH RILEY !”
Mar 9, 2025Kim Thomas
“Riley is a great teacher. She asked me what I wanted to focus on and we worked on those things. She is very astute and explains the how and why of everything she’s trying to teach you. I am looking forward to my next lesson. ”
Mar 5, 2025Darius DiTallo
“Riley has a great personality that makes the lesson very enjoyable. She provided some valuable input to help me improve my game.”
Jan 24, 2025Susan Jorde
“Riley was an excellent instructor! She practiced court placement, tracking the ball, hitting the ball in front, and how to dink successfully. She also have us practice skills to use. Overall, she was amazing ”
Jan 22, 2025Simon Farr
“Riley was brilliant from start to finish. I felt at ease, learnt so much and laughed a lot! Thank you Riley for a brilliant lesson.”
Jan 21, 2025Steve Ulrich
“My wife and I are both beginners and took a lesson from Riley and she was awesome. Very knowledgeable, helpful and made us both feel very comfortable. We came away with a good understanding of the basics of the game and feel like we will be able to play and really enjoy ourselves. We highly recommend Riley!”
Jan 18, 2025Kathy Curran
“It was great to spend an hour with Riley. She listened to me explain what I felt was missing from my current skillset and then designed a drill segment that helped enforce how to execute the skills during gameplay. The only thing I "wish" is that the hour did not go by so fast! ”
Jan 16, 2025Wendi Adams
“What an amazing experience as my first official pickleball lesson! Riley was great and put me at ease immediately. I’ve played a little casual pickleball, but learning the fundamentals made all the difference in the world! HIGHLY RECOMMEND Smiley Riley to anyone who wants to learn to play Pickleball 🙌💕”
Jan 15, 2025Kristen Gest
“Riley is a knowledgeable, clear and patient coach. I highly recommend and look forward to my next lesson. ”
Jan 13, 2025