What happens beyond pickleball? Connor Garnett shares what he does off the court, along with his passion for learning and teaching, which started all the way back in high school during his tennis career.

Most people know me for my on-court performance—tournaments, training, and playing on the PPA Tour. But what many don’t see is my passion for teaching, which has been part of my journey since long before I ever picked up a pickleball paddle. In fact, back in high school, I was under 5 feet tall and was already coaching, including our school’s girls tennis team. I loved every part of it. There’s something special about seeing someone improve, seeing that lightbulb moment when a concept clicks. That feeling still drives and excites me every time. This is why I am launching an online learning platform, TWOEY Pickleball Skool.

Teaching has always been more than a side hobby—it’s a way for me to stay connected to the roots of the sport. Whether it was tennis back then or pickleball now, I’ve always been fascinated with technique and strategy. The game is constantly evolving, and that’s what makes both playing and teaching so exciting. New paddles, new styles, new patterns—pickleball today looks different than it did even six months ago. As a pro, that means I’m constantly learning, adjusting, and reworking parts of my game. As a coach, it means I get to bring those cutting-edge insights directly to the players I work with and has been battle tested on the pro side.

This evolution is what keeps the sport fresh and demanding. Every tournament presents new challenges, and staying elite means embracing the role of a student just as much as a competitor. I’ve always believed that the best players are also the best learners, and that mindset has helped shape my approach both on and off the court. When I teach, I’m not just passing down old lessons, I’m sharing things I’m actively discovering, testing, and refining in real-time against the top players.

Pickleball for me has given me amazing community. Teaching is a way to stay connected to that amazing community and meet players and friends who love the game, love talking pickleball, and are fired up about improving. 

If you are looking to improve, whether it’s to refine your footwork, master the transition zone, or just finally figure out how to hit a clean twoey, sign up today!