Private Lessons & Coaches in Amherst, MA
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I’ve been playing pickleball for 5 years. I’m a PPR Certified Pickleball Instructor with 2 years of teaching experience and 2 years on the tournament scene. As a former fitness trainer, I incorporate physical routines for on and off the court to enhance your game and prevent injuries.
Jackie
Pickleball has stolen my heart since the moment I picked up a paddle. With a strong foundation in tennis since the 90s, where I excelled as #1 in doubles and team captain, transitioning to pickleball was a natural fit. I'm ecstatic to spread my love for the game by helping beginners of all levels learn the basics, drilling techniques and most importantly having an absolute blast on the court! Let's rally together, embrace the joy of pickleball and make memories that'll last a lifetime!
"Adora is a wonderful coach and really nice person. The lesson covered the key essentials, including warm up drills, court layout, keeping score, serving techniques, dinking and finding the appropriate equipment for my level. Adora has a great teaching strategy and was just right for me.
Adora
UMass CS & Engineering grad here to help you conquer your coding roadblocks! I don't build rigid curriculums from scratch; instead, I partner with you to tackle the assignments, projects, or concepts you're already working on. With 3+ years teaching Python, Java, and web programming 1-on-1, plus teaching in UMass engineering labs, I excel at troubleshooting. Bring your current homework, coding puzzles, or error logs, and we'll break down the logic and debug them together!
Josh
I played at the high school and college level of various sports and really enjoyed the teamwork, discipline, and energy that came with the sport. I want to coach because I'd love the opportunity to help younger players develop their skills, have fun, and gain confidence. I have been coaching, teaching, and mentoring since 2014 at Project Coach and throughout my career at Springfield Public Schools, Holyoke Community College, and Correlation One.
"He taught me so much through our sessions. I’m going to book more!
Brandon
I played at the high school and college level of various sports and really enjoyed the teamwork, discipline, and energy that came with the sport. I want to coach because I'd love the opportunity to help younger players develop their skills, have fun, and gain confidence. I have been coaching, teaching, and mentoring since 2014 at Project Coach and throughout my career at Springfield Public Schools, Holyoke Community College, and Correlation One.
"I have gained a broader perspective of the sport and he taught be the bigger picture for it.
Brandon
My name is Brandon Bass and I am a meditation/spiritual teacher, sound healer, life/mental health mentor, physical trainer, vegan coach, and a worldwide inspirational guide. I tap into the frequency you're currently in and raise your energy to a higher vibration. I do this by knowing your situation, giving honest and genuine advice, and guiding you in the right direction. I am involved with numerology and use my very own tarot deck and oracle cards. I have a podcast called Chilling With DoubleB where I talk about spirituality and helping you reconnect with your true self. I am an author who self-published my first book in 2022 called How to Overcome Apocalyptic Events. I would love to connect with you and help you connect with your Higher Self.
"Thank you so much! Great work! Thank you, looking forward to continue our journey.
Brandon
I played at the high school and college level of various sports and really enjoyed the teamwork, discipline, and energy that came with the sport. I want to coach because I'd love the opportunity to help younger players develop their skills, have fun, and gain confidence. I have been coaching, teaching, and mentoring since 2014 at Project Coach and throughout my career at Springfield Public Schools, Holyoke Community College, and Correlation One.
"Thank you so much! Great work! Thank you, looking forward to continue our journey.
Brandon
Pickleball is part of my daily life coaching, playing, drilling and running my own pickleball club in Costa Rica remotely when I’m in western Massachusetts, Manhattan ir Fort Lauderdale. I have trained with James Ignanowich and am a certified coach with PPR in the USA and IPTPA globally which I trained for in Costa Rica. I enjoy sharing my knowledge for all levels for novice, beginners and intermediate up to 3.25 level and look forward to teaching you soon!
"Thank you so much to introducing us to pickleball!
Stacey
With 14 years of movement experience through (dance) and Fitness, I’m passionate about helping people build strength, confidence, and sustainable, healthy habits. My coaching focuses on functional movement, longevity, mobility ,and creating realistic routines that fit your lifestyle. Whether your goal is fat loss, strength, injury prevention, or feeling better in your body, I’m here to support and motivate you every step of the way.
"“Working with Lindsy has truly changed my life in retirement. What started as wanting to feel stronger and prepare for a vacation turned into building habits and strength that have completely improved my quality of life. Because of our training together, I’m able to stay active doing the things I love most — hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, walks, adventure camps, and so much more. Lindsy has helped me build confidence in movement and strength I never thought possible at my age. She always encourages me to try new things and makes fitness feel empowering and enjoyable. I feel stronger, more capable, and more independent in my everyday life, and I know these changes will benefit me for years to come.”
Lindsy
I am a current NCAA Division I ice hockey player with several years of coaching experience working with athletes of all ages and skill levels. I coach with the Connecticut Polar Bears and Central Drillers. I am passionate about helping players improve their skills while fostering a love for the game. My coaching style is positive, individualized and focused on helping every athlete reach their full potential. I tailor each lesson to the individual's goals, experience level, and learning style!
"I took coach Hailey for a few lessons, and I definitely noticed an improvement in my skill level with just these few lessons. She even gave me some tools to practice on my own so I can continue developing outside of these sessions! Overall rate her 10/10 and recommend to anyone trying to get better!
Hailey
Hello, I am a Pickleball player who's the been playing for the past year and I come with a decade of tennis experience who enjoys teaching to newer players and hopes to begin a coaching career. I am a PPR certified Associate Coach and teach private lessons or in classes of 4 with adults or kids. In a first lesson, I'll be introducing the basics of pickleball and basic shots, and then subsequent lessons will be more specific in shot placement and advanced rules.
"We had an amazing introductory lesson with our instructor, Bhavin! As a group of three complete novices, we weren't sure what to expect, but he made us feel welcome and comfortable right away. What impressed us most was how he managed to give each of us individual attention and personalized tips throughout the session. We learned the fundamentals quickly while having a blast. If you are looking to get into pickleball, we highly recommend booking a lesson!
Bhavin
With a solid foundation from two golf academies, I bring a wealth of experience to my teaching as an experienced golfer. I believe in making golf instruction enjoyable and intuitive, drawing from the tips and knowledge acquired from my schooling. Golf may be challenging, but I ensure continuous improvement for my students by starting with the basics and progressing to their favorite clubs. My goal is to boost confidence in every golfer, knowing that each session brings them closer to achieving their best shots. Join me, and I guarantee you'll improve and gain newfound confidence on the course.
"Very new to golf and took a lesson with Alan. He was very knowledgeable and patient. I learned the fundamentals of golf from grip and stance to a swing foundation. Would recommend anyone to go get some work in with him!