How wello. works
wello. connects students with local sports coaches for on-demand 1-on-1 sessions. Book in < 3 min — no memberships, no commitments.
For students
Choose your sport
Pickleball, Tennis, Golf, Soccer — or search for any sport. Only WELLO Verified coaches with active Stripe accounts appear.
Find a verified coach near you
Browse coaches with real ratings, completion rates and response times. See their hourly rate upfront — no surprises.
Book and pay securely
Pick a date, time, and location. Pay with your card — the payment is protected and only released once your session is completed.
Train and rate
Meet your coach. After the session, rate punctuality, technique and communication. Leave a tip if you want — it goes 100% to the coach.
For coaches
Create your coach profile
Add your sport, experience level, availability, and hourly rate. Profile setup takes less than 5 minutes.
Connect Stripe and get verified
Link your bank account via Stripe Connect. The wello. team reviews your ID to issue your WELLO Verified badge.
Accept session requests
Students near you send requests. You accept or decline — you're always in control of your schedule.
Complete the session and get paid
Mark the session done. Your 90% is released via Stripe Connect — typically 2 business days to your bank account.
Frequently asked questions
How much does wello. charge?
wello. takes a 10% platform fee, deducted automatically from each completed session payment via Stripe Connect. Students pay exactly the coach's listed rate — the fee comes from the coach's share.
What if the coach cancels?
If a coach declines or cancels after you've paid, you receive a full automatic refund. The authorization is voided and you are never charged.
What if I need to cancel?
Free cancellation up to 24h before the session — you are not charged. Within 24h: 50% refund. Within 2h: no refund. Contact support@welloapp.org for any refund questions.
Are coaches verified?
Yes. Every coach is manually reviewed by the wello. team before appearing in search. Verified coaches display the WELLO Verified badge on their profile. Coaches with consistently low ratings are flagged for review.
What sports are available?
Currently: Pickleball and Tennis are the primary focus in Houston, plus Golf and Soccer. Use the search bar for any other sport — leave your email and we'll notify you when a coach is available.
Where is wello. available?
wello. is live in Houston, TX, starting with the Inner Loop and Memorial areas. Expanding across Houston and to other Texas cities soon.
Still have questions? support@welloapp.org