Private Lessons & Coaches in Marblehead, MA

With four years of coaching experience and competing as a sponsored athlete, I bring a unique perspective to pickleball instruction. My passion is helping players of all levels unlock their full potential on the court. I currently host clinics, camps for kids, and private lessons. I also travel for competition locally and nationally both as a player and a coach. Whatever it is you need, I’m here to help you find solutions! Let’s elevate your game!

"I had taken five classes before Covid. I Wanted to get back into the game, this guy was incredible. He pointed out so many little catchphrases and his technical side was easy for me or any person to understand. He wasn't trying to dazzle me with his knowledge. He was a teacher, sharing his knowledge. Awesome lesson. Great class! Thank you.

As a passionate pickleball enthusiast and experienced tennis coach, I bring deep understanding of strategy, technique, and player development to the game. With years of coaching high-performance tennis players, my transition to pickleball was a natural evolution - one fueled by a love for competition, community and continuous learning. A major emphasis will be placed on placing the trainee on a path of self discovery for developing the student's ability to solve problems independently.

"I feel we made a lot of progress with technique

Tennis has been a lifelong love, with my journey extending to Lafayette College where I was a four-year starter in both doubles and singles. My teaching journey began in high school when I started instructing at local clubs and working as a counselor at tennis camps. Witnessing the transformation and improvement in other players' games is something I find incredibly rewarding. I'm here to help you take your tennis skills to the next level and share in your success on the court.

"Point out the issue I have and give training with patience

Chen Chen was hired as the head women's tennis coach at Salem State in 2022. Chen has been the head mens' tennis coach since 2020 after playing for the Vikings for four seasons. A two-time captain of the Salem State men's tennis team. He earned first and second team All-Little East Conference honors three separate times during his career. Chen captained Salem State to just their second Little East Conference Tournament Championship and fourth NCAA Tournament appearance in 2018. His 29 doubles wins currently rank second all-time in program history. A Dean's List member, he was a three-time All-Little East All-Academic selection and three-time National Scholar Athlete Day Award winner. Chen also became the first former player and head coach to win the LEC conference in 2023. Currently live in North Andover, MA.

"Chen has a great attitude and kept the lesson engaging. The lesson didn’t involve a whole lot of constructive feedback or technical pointers, but he gave me some helpful general ideas to work with and fed me lots of balls. It was really fun.

I am former professional soccer player with a strong academy background in physical education holding both a university degree and master’s . I am a UEFA- licensed coach with over 9 years of experience working with youth players of different age groups and skill levels.My coaching philosophy focuses on developing not only technical and tactical abilities, but also confidence,discipline and a strong mindset. I create structured engaging and personalized training sessions tailored to each player’s

"Very experienced high level coach. He was prepared with a great mix of drills and interactive play. Excited for what he can bring out in our daughter. This is serious training.

I bring a disciplined yet spirited approach to basketball, with 5 years experience as a collegiate player and All-American, and 2 years teaching players to refine fundamentals, court IQ and competitive resilience. I focus on tailored development, tactics and positive, goal-driven sessions that make progress clear and enjoyable.

I base training from these 4 anchors: 1. Athletic Development -> footwork patterns, reaction time, agility 2. Stroke Mechanics -> correcting technical inefficiencies 3. Spatial Judgement/Ball Tracking -> how to track the ball and judge spacing 4. Strategy/Tactics -> how to exploit opponents

"Great instructor, loved the energy and learned so much in the first session! Will definitely be booking more lessons with Sean

Specialize in: Beginners/Just learning, Short Game (100 yards and in), Mental Toughness and approach… With nearly 35 years of experience in the game, I've honed my skills to become a 3 handicap golfer, competing competitively while also finding immense joy in teaching others. Whether you're a beginner taking your first swings or an intermediate player looking to refine your mechanics and mindset, I'm here to help. My goal is to guide you towards that 'aha!' moment and help you improve your game, whether it's through technical adjustments or mental strategies. Let's work together to unlock your full potential on the course!

"Our 4 year old is really interested in playing golf and we didn’t know what to expect since she’s a 4 year old but Chris worked with her the whole lesson, kept her engaged and she had a blast. We also grabbed a few great videos. Would recommend if you have kidos interested in taking a lesson.

With over 13 years of tennis experience, background in exercise science, and physical therapy, I bring a deep understanding of racquet sports, footwork, strategy, and court awareness to the fast growing game of pickleball. While my pickleball journey is more recent, my extensive tennis background allows me to quickly translate proven skills such as precision volleys, serve technique, movement patterns, and shot selection into the pickleball setting. I specialize in helping beginners and intermediate players build strong fundamentals and advance their game with clear, practical coaching. Whether you’re just picking up a paddle for the first time or looking to sharpen your consistency, I focus on making the game fun, approachable, and rewarding, while giving you tools to play with confidence. If you’re ready to improve your pickleball skills with guidance rooted in years of racquet sport experience, I’d love to help you level up your game!

"Jared was very patient and covered a wide range of skills to practice. Looking forward to lesson #2!