Private Lessons & Coaches in Needham, MA

Peter embarked on a pickleball journey in July 2023 following a period of personal challenges. Introduced to the sport by a friend, pickleball quickly became a cornerstone of Peter's life, facilitating a remarkable 37-pound weight loss and reigniting a sense of passion and purpose. With a strong foundation in tennis, soccer, and ping pong, Peter seamlessly transitioned to pickleball, now leveraging this experience to help newcomers jumpstart their own love affair with the sport, promoting health, happiness, and community along the way.

"Great opportunity to sharpen my skills!

With 45 years devoted to tennis, I blend college coaching experience with personalized instruction. My passion is fostering skill development, sportsmanship, and a lifelong love for the game.

"Bill is responsive to my texts to schedule the appointment. He knows what my kids need to do. His drills are effective and fun. He is also kind to parents as well. Overall, he made a positive impact on my kids' tennis journey. Highly recommended.

I’m Cristian Tello, a Boston-based photographer passionate about helping people connect with the art of photography—no matter where they’re starting from. Whether you just picked up a camera or you’re looking to sharpen your creative voice, I work with photographers who want to grow both technically and creatively. My coaching is built around seeing with intention, staying curious, and learning to tell stories through your lens. It’s not just about gear or settings—it’s about slowing down, observing more, and building a skill that stays with you for life. If you’re a beginner with an interest, you’re in the right place.

"I learned so many new things ! Great vibe great energy! highly recommend!

My Name is Ethan Cohen, I’m currently a coach for Tufts University swim and dive program. I have been coaching for 7 years now—3 years as a swim coach and 6 years as a strength and conditioning coach. I also used to be as swimmer for 14 years and yes I swam in college at the division 2 and 3 level.

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.

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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!

I am a former All-American collegiate rower who trained with the U.S. National Team and I’m excited to help you with indoor rowing! I have coached middle and high school rowing for 5 years. Coaching is one of my favorite activities, and I love helping students master the erg!

"Becca was my middle school rowing coach, and has set me up for long term success like no other. She was able to push me as a person and an athlete.

Experience coaching youth baseball as a pitching coach. Individual workout sessions w/ semi-pro football players & baseball athletes. Non athletes I train as well for desired fitness goals. I sculpt customized programs that blend proven techniques w/ individual aspirations. My passion lies in empowering clients to surpass their fitness goals. I train kids to adults 8+. My teaching styles are individualization, verbal/tactical cues, visual demonstration & adaptive coaching. -Online demonstrations

"Davonte's attention to detail and enthusiasm for training motivated me throughout multiple sessions, keeping me in the best physical shape while also enhancing technique and mobility in my sport of focus, baseball. He's a Great active listener and focused on the exercises & workouts that helped me mentally and provided positive reinforcement. I would recommend Davonte for Anyone! Young or adult.

I started playing tennis when I was 8 years old in Brazil. I got to #12 in the country U16 and #800 in the world U18. I later played at UAB (D1 college) where I was the captain of the tennis team. During the summers I would teach large groups from all ages and private lessons as well. I love to be able to teach someone the proper technique to maximize their potential and I care a lot about my students. I have experience in clay and hard courts and I would say my style of play is lots of spin, consistency, energy, and focus on the serve. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have.

"Honestly, I felt like I made progress with Giovani's lesson since I’m actually seeing more techniques coming together .

I am a semi-pro tennis player. The passion that I have for this sport is beyond traditional words; that being the principal motive that pushes me to share my knowledge with people who share the same passion or who want to try this amazing sport. I am a true believer that everybody is different with different goals, but if there is something we all have in common, it is the passion for the sport.