Testimonials

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING:

  • "Matt has a calmness in his approach with a unique ability that created space for me to process thoughts and emotions in areas for personal and professional development. He helped me identify and prioritize values that enabled me to make a career change out of sales. He also has a great way of being able to relate to people from various backgrounds without judgment. I would highly recommend connecting with Matt if you are looking to work on yourself personally or professionally."

    Sam S. – Chicago, IL (Certified Financial Planner)

  • "An incredible instructor who easily identifies how to improve my skills each week. I actually see the results of his instruction as I become a better player after each lesson. He makes the game so much fun and I feel like his life coaching abilities shine through during our lessons together. I leave feeling so much happier and more relaxed than when I arrived."

    Sam M. – Highland Park, IL (Pickleball Client)

  • "My sessions with Matt have provided much-needed grounding and perspective. Matt isn't prescriptive or didactic. He creates space for me to get in touch with my intuition and then offers relevant, supportive, and actionable questions and tools. I've found these so helpful and have applied them at work, in my creative pursuits, and in my personal life. During my time working with Matt, I've left a job that was not a fit for a new role, voiced some of my greatest aspirations, and completed a first novel!”

    Amanda N. – Austin, TX (Writer)

  • "Just smile and breathe with the best Pickle instructor on the North Shore! Matt has not only drastically improved my overall game (especially my serve) but he brings such a positive and fun outlook to the game. I look forward to our lesson every week and cannot say enough wonderful things about him!" 

    Brittany P. – Highland Park, IL (Pickleball Client)

  • "Life coaching with Matt is an accessible and flexible approach to goal setting for someone like me who lacks motivation to accomplish goals when left to my own devices. I like how his methods are based on action steps rather than talk therapy. Our focus has been on getting me to commit to a little bit of exercise each week, and Matt helps me to follow through on my goals through accountability and thoughtful suggestion. He brings ideas and his own relevant experience to the table but I still have the freedom to tailor his suggestions to fit my comfort level. I feel more confident knowing what I need to do to follow through on my goals, what methods work to help me get there, and what doesn't.”

    Anna R. – Chicago, IL (Artist)

  • “Matthew is a very passionate pickleball instructor that communicates very well. After taking an advanced drill with him, I learned quite a bit about every aspect of the game, especially the importance of resetting the ball, 3rd shot drops and communication with my partner in doubles play. Overall an excellent instructor who is constantly learning himself and shares his insights with students.”

    Tom C. – Buffalo Grove, IL (Pickleball Client)

  • "Matt is so hands-on, knowledgeable, and supportive when it comes to helping his clients navigate their way during a time of change, uncertainty or stagnation in life. He will walk you through the small, yet important steps it takes to create positive change. For me, this ranged from sending an email I've been meaning to send for months, to helping me get into graduate school by finding/exploring a passion I didn't even know I had. He held me accountable in completing small tasks between each session to achieve my desired goal, even when that goal kept shifting and changing with each new thing I discovered about myself. Before I knew it, these small tasks turned into a huge life change. Matt is encouraging and kind. He always makes me feel comfortable and supported whether I'm having an emotional breakdown or celebrating a win. By beginning each session with an intention and some deep breaths, Matt was pivotal in pulling me out of the rut I was in. With a little time, patience, and exploration, he helped me find the light at the end of the tunnel that I so desperately craved to find. I can see the light so clearly now, and I am forever grateful!"

    Margaret B. – Chicago, IL (Artist and Graduate Student)

  • "Working with Matt Baron has been a life-changing experience for me. Matt has been my pickleball coach for almost a year as well as my life coach for about six months. While we had always met at a coffee shop for our life coaching sessions, I have a hard time sitting. At the end of a session, I asked him if we could do our next life coaching session on the pickleball court, hitting shots while going through the format of our regular coaching session. It flowed so naturally. An hour passed by with the most amazing, insightful session. Exercise for the mind and body. How much better can it be?”

    Erica S. – Highland Park, IL (Pickleball Client + Life Coaching Client)

  • “Ideas, actions and forward momentum, along with soul searching, magnifying glass self-inspection and thought provoking deeds is what I have received since working with Coach Matt Baron. Hooray for the journey and space to experience life in this way!”

    Heather C. – Chicago, IL (Certified Financial Planner)

  • “Matt made our Intro to Pickleball Clinic fun and engaging with great energy! Also, since the majority of staff had never played before, lots of good takeaways and awareness of how to play. Thank you for a wonderful clinic! “ List Item

    Ingrid I. – Lake Forest, IL (Corporate Pickleball Client)