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Fueled by a lifelong passion, I bring over 10 years of pickleball instruction to players of all levels. As a former college athlete, I blend technique with strategic thinking to help you elevate your game and have fun! Let's improve your skills on the court!
Passionate and experienced pickleball coach, also a football coach for over two decades. Founder of Boardwalk Pickleball Company, organizing successful tournaments. Inspiring players of all levels to embrace pickleball as a way of life.
"Review: This was our second lesson. We continued to work on the basic skills of dunking, volleying and third shot drops. These were all things that we needed to work on. We added some new skill drills to workin strategy as well as play. Will continue to take future lessons. Extremely happy.
Fueling court confidence is my mission! With 3 years of experience and college coaching expertise, I help players of all levels sharpen their pickleball skills. Expect focused, fun sessions designed to elevate your game. I'm a certified pickleball coach known for clear instruction, smart strategy, and an encouraging teaching style. With a background in competitive play and years of coaching athletes of all ages, I focus on building strong fundamentals while helping players develop confidence and court IQ. I believe the game should be both competitive and fun. Whether teaching beginners or advancing tournament players, I blend technical coaching with a fun, motivating experience on every court. For the new recreational players, I help them feel comfortable on the court while learning practical skills they can use right away. With upbeat energy and easy-to-follow coaching, I create a relaxed environment where improvement feels natural- and laughter is always part of the session. For advanced levels, and those seeking a competitive edge, I'm a high-performance pickleball coach focused on developing technically sound, mentally tough, match-ready athletes. With experience competing and coaching at advanced levels, I bring deep strategic insight into footwork, shot selection, and pressure play. Players work with me to sharpen competitive instincts, elevate consistency, and build habits required for tournament success. For those that are more technique driven, I specialize in refining form, footwork, and efficiency on the court. With a strong background in sports movement and biomechanics, I help players develop smoother strokes, better balance, and smarter shot mechanics. Lessons focus on quality repetition, precision, and building a durable skill foundation. A. Beginner Lesson Structure (60 minutes) 1. Warm Up (5 min) - Light movement + paddle contact basics 2. Grip & Stance Fundamentals (5 min) 3. Dinking Technique & Control (15 min) 4. Volleys & Kitchen Rules (10 min) 5. Serve + Return Basics (10 min) 6. Mini-Game/Controlled Rally (10 min) 7. Q&A + Take-Home Drills (5 min) B. Intermediate Lesson Structure (75 minutes) 1. Dynamic Warmup (5 min) 2. Third Shot Options: Drop vs Drive (15 min) 3. Transition Zone Footwork (15 min) 4. Net Play Patterns (Dink to Attack) (15 min) 5. Situational Drills (10 min) 6. Live Point Play With Coaching (15 min) C. Advanced/Competitive Training (90 min) 1. Athletic Warmup + Reaction Drills (10 min) 2. Third-Shot Pressure Drills (15 min) 3. Speed-Up/Counterattack Training (15 min) 4. Doubles Pattern Work (15 min) 5. Defensive Reset Mastery (15 min) 6. Live Points & Strategy Coaching (20 min) D. Group Clinic Format (4-12 players) -Station-Based Drills: serving, dinking, drops, volleys -Rotating Partners: build chemistry & adaptability -Challenge Courts: king/queen of the court -End-of-Clinic Mini Tournament E. Private Lesson Flow 1. Player Evaluation & Goals 2. Customized technical work 3. Game-situational practice 4. Personalized improvement plan
Coach Colin has 12 years of coaching and teaching experience with close to 7 years of Pickleball playing and coaching under his belt. Teacher of the year in 2016, Coach Colin brings to the table patience and dedication to providing top tiered instruction related to your needs in drilling and skill work. A 4.0+ DUPR player and PPR certified instructor with over 100 lessons completed so far! Let Coach Colin continue your journey of Pickleball and make yourself a better player!
"Love booking lessons with Coach Colin. He is very friendly while we play and is very patient with all clients.
As an experienced player with seven years of pickleball and 30+ yrs of tennis coaching experience, I bring a fun yet focused approach to learning and helping you elevate your game, no matter your skill level. Let's get you started, rallying with confidence and strategy! As an East Harlem resident, I use the E. 108St & 3rd Ave playground courts on Sat/Sun & wkdays 7:30am-12n (when public schools are closed). Schooldays: 8am-10am.
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Private pickleball lessons in Highland Park average $66 for a week of lessons, with 9 vetted coaches available. Every session is private — 1-on-1 by default, or with your invited group — tailored to your level and goals, at a location and time that work for you.
Pickleball lessons in Highland Park happen at 1 locations across the city, from Donaldson Park to lesser-known neighborhood spots. Bookings open up across weekdays, evenings, and weekend mornings — and if you have a preferred location, your coach meets you there.
Private pickleball lessons in Highland Park average $66 for a week of lessons. Booking a lesson package brings the per-lesson rate down, and one-off single lessons are also available — what you pay depends on your coach's experience and the session length you choose.
Private pickleball lessons in Highland Park are built around your goals. Whatever you want to improve, a coach can focus each session on it. Here are the areas coaches in Highland Park work on most.
Win at the kitchen line with controlled dinks, resets, and patience. Highland Park coaches build the soft game that decides most pickleball points.
Start each point on the front foot with a deep serve and return. A coach in Highland Park works on consistency, depth, and placement off both shots.
Master the third-shot drop and the transition to the net. Pickleball coaches in Highland Park teach when to drop, when to drive, and how to take the line.
Speed up the game, defend the body, and finish points at the net. Highland Park coaches sharpen your hands, reaction time, and shot selection up front.
Move as a team, cover the middle, and stay in the right spot on the court. Pickleball coaches in Highland Park drill footwork and doubles strategy.
Looking for youth pickleball coaching in Highland Park? We match kids and teens — from first-timers to high-school and club players — with coaches who specialize in junior development. Private youth pickleball lessons run at the same weekly rate as adult lessons.
Every coach who works with kids goes through identity and background screening before being matched with young students, and their safety vetting is shown on their profile — so you can book with confidence.
Coaches in Highland Park teach juniors from as young as 5 through high-school and competitive athletes, tailoring each session to your child's age, level, and goals — whether that is first-time fundamentals, building confidence, or tryout and team prep.
Parents are welcome to stay and watch — many do, especially with younger kids — but it is never required. Either way, your coach shares progress and what to practice between lessons.
Coach Scott
pickleball coach
First lesson is getting to know each other and me testing you out.
Coach Tim
pickleball coach
We focus on the key areas of opportunity based on an evaluation of their play and what their goals are. We tailor their sessions based on that - focusing on drills and game play that supports those goals.
Coach Scott
pickleball coach
First lesson is getting to know each other and me testing you out.
Coach Tim
pickleball coach
We focus on the key areas of opportunity based on an evaluation of their play and what their goals are. We tailor their sessions based on that - focusing on drills and game play that supports those goals.
Coach Bernard
pickleball coach
All you'll need are comfortable athletic clothes, tennis shoes, and a water bottle for hydration. If you have a paddle, feel free to bring it, and I will bring my paddles as well. Most importantly, bring your enthusiasm and a positive attitude to enjoy the wonderful game of pickleball!
Coach Scott
pickleball coach
- An Excited Attitude to Improve and Learn - Shoes and Athletic Clothes - A Paddle the are comfortable with
Coach Tim
pickleball coach
Just a pair of court shoes (tennis, pickleball, or basketball shoes). No open-toe shoes/flip flops. Running shoes are not preferred as they are not meant for side-to-side movement. Bring water or non carbonated drink for hydration.
Coach Tim
pickleball coach
I focus on making the lessons fun and keeping them moving to promote fitness while playing the game.
Coach Scott
pickleball coach
Let them take their due diligence seriously Less explanation, more games. More simples rules. More rewards. Simple words. Kid play and kid acting with a high sense of positivity moral supportive energy. Develop brain thinking and having the ball do what they want it to do. Spur curiosity about what is possible with this sport and playing with others.
pickleball coach with the most lessons taught in Highland Park
Coach Bernard has taught
54 lessons
The location with the most coaches teaching pickleball lessons at
Donaldson Park
Average coach player rating
5.0
26 total ratings
and here are the coaches with top player ratings:
Number of certified coaches in Highland Park
1 certified coaches
Average length of time coaches in Highland Park have been teaching for
6.11 years on average
How many coaches teach pickleball in Highland Park
9 coaches
Average cost of a pickleball lesson in Highland Park
$66 for weekly lessons
Donaldson Park, 526 S 2nd Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904, USA
0.4 miles away • 9 pickleball coaches teach here
