Private Lessons & Coaches in Newark, NJ

I have been providing both individual and group instructions for several year. Most of my instruction has been with adults but I have also provided lessons for children. I evaluate each individual before providing any instruction to get an idea of playing ability so I can identify areas of opportunity for improvement.

"Did a great job with useful tips !

For over a decade, I've been sharing my passion for ping pong. Now I'm using that experience in helping players of all levels discover the joy of this fast-growing sport of pickleball. My focus is on building a strong foundation, developing strategic skills, and fostering a love of the game in each of my students.

"Lesson was fantastic, Martin’s explanations were concise, easy to learn and repeatable.

I'm a passionate pickleball coach with a deep understanding of the game's intricacies and a proven track record of helping players of all levels improve their skills and reach their full potential. I've been coaching for over five years, and my coaching philosophy focuses on building a strong foundation, developing strategic thinking, and fostering a love for the sport.

"My lesson with Emmy was quite informative, especially since he analyzed my faults and focused on the basics like paddle control, follow through, and stance. Still, I need to keep working on integrating these habits into my play, though. I am not happy that AI or your website just summarized my previous feedback and said I could clear it all or edit it. Well, I listed just about every individual task that Emmy helped me with and it was summarized out in his review. Don’t have the time to list it all again. Whatever. As my 5 stars stated, Emmy’s lesson was awesome for me.

On the court, strategy trumps all. As a tournament winner with 8 years of experience coaching pickleball, I help players elevate their strategic game to achieve peak performance. Let's unlock your potential and make pickleball your winning game! I have 32 yrs of teaching experience along with coaching many team sports as well as swimming, tennis and triathlon. I have also won many tennis tournaments and recently won at NY Senior Games in Pickleball. I look forward to working with you.

Level 2 Certified Pickleball Instructor | DUPR Coach Charles Famulare is a PCI Level 2 Certified Pickleball Instructor and DUPR Coach dedicated to helping players elevate their game in today’s evolving pickleball landscape. He has trained over 100 players through private lessons and clinics, working with youth and adult athletes from beginner to advanced levels. Charles emphasizes strong fundamentals, efficient footwork, smart positioning, and intentional shot selection, helping players adapt their style through improved dinks, drives, drops, body and paddle positioning, court awareness, and strategic decision-making. Specializing in beginner and intermediate development while also supporting advanced players, Charles uses a clear, engaging, and proven coaching approach to build consistency, confidence, and match-ready skills. He is a Paddle Fit Expert who has helped more than 60 players find the right paddle for their style of play, and an experienced Titan Pickleball Machine trainer, using structured machine sessions to improve reaction time, shot quality, and performance under pressure. With over 15 years of youth sports coaching experience, Charles delivers purposeful, results-driven training that helps players improve quickly and enjoy the game at a higher level. Train with purpose. Play with intention.

"Amazing clinic today. Thank you for the two hours of fun.

I am a pickleball player, former health and fitness coach, and currently working in a private practice as an associate clinical mental health therapist. Pickleball is a sport I value for its creativity, physical challenge, and its ability to both quiet and challenge the mind. In my coaching, I go beyond advanced pickleball technique by integrating the mental side of the game. I represented the Czech Republic at the 2025 Pickleball World Cup Championship in Fort Lauderdale and designed a pickleball-based therapy program for teens with anxiety and depression—helping players build confidence, focus, and resilience both on and off the court.

"Wonderful and welcoming coach! We had such a great time learning the fundamentals as complete beginners to the sport.

Starting playing golf at age of 18 at Spook Rock golf course. From there starting taking lessons at The Tuxedo Club where I worked for a friend and mentor Dave Carazo. In that time frame qualified for 2 Met Amateurs. That lead me to become a golf professional in that time frame spent 12 years in the Met PGA section and became a member of the PGA 2001. After that spent time in both Philly and New Jersey section where I currently reside. Recently I worked at Golf Galaxy of East Hanover as a golf instructor and club fitter for 5 plus years. Through my career I have taken lessons from Top 100 instructors such as Brad Redding, Mike Bender, Todd Sones and Stan Utley. Caddied at a club called Lost Tree Club where had the chance to play with tour players and caddie for Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman.

"He had drills for all my problems

In less than a year, Amanda went from a novice pickleball player to a pickleball pro – and you can too! Amanda has 1,100+ hours of coaching experience and has taught over 1,000 people how to play pickleball. She is PCI, RPO, RPPk/DUPR L2 and SafeSport certified and coaches at several pickleball venues in NYC (indoor and outdoor). Amanda’s sweet spot for teaching is beginners and advanced beginners who want to move up to intermediate and advanced play, including tennis players new to pickleball. With Amanda's guidance, you can expect not only valuable insights and quick tips to enhance your performance and win more points, but also to have a lot of fun in the process. If needed, sessions can also incorporate a focus on reviewing and mastering the fundamentals since a strong foundation is essential for long-term improvement in pickleball. To top it off, Amanda is also a great listener, so pickleball lessons will always be tailored to your goals and needs. Note: The court fee for Gotham Tues/Thur is $80/hr. Reach out with any questions! About Amanda: Outside of pickleball, Amanda is a former finance executive, with an MBA from Kellogg (Northwestern), a BA in Art History from Barnard (Columbia), and her CFA. She’s also an aspiring song writer and author.

"I’ve had a few lessons with Amanda now and have felt myself get better after each one. Very focused and productive. She has a super sharp eye for what needs tweaking and gives super helpful in the moment feedback that clicks. She makes the game very approachable for beginners.

With 27 years devoted to tennis, including a professional playing career, I bring a unique perspective to coaching. My focus is nurturing both technical skills and a genuine love for the game. I'm committed to helping players of all levels unlock their full potential on the court. I'm a former professional tennis player from Minsk, Belarus, where I trained alongside Victoria Azarenka (former world #1) and Aryna Sabalenka (current world #1). I also played numerous matches against Grigor Dimitrov, Karen Khachanov, and Ilya Ivashka during my junior career. With over 12 years of experience in teaching and coaching, I’ve worked with players ranging from complete beginners to top junior players in the country. Improvement guaranteed or get your money back!

"Want to share and recommend Laurentsi as a coach to everybody who wants to learn tennis and improve their game at any age or level. He is teaching my husband and my kids as well. We are a tennis family.

I am a USGTF Golf Teaching Professional with over 15 years of coaching experience, having taught through organizations such as First Tee, Harlem Golf Academy, and Bilancio Fitness Management. I am passionate about helping golfers develop strong fundamentals, with a focus on creating consistency and confidence in every swing. My greatest reward is seeing a student’s reaction when they make that first solid contact and experience real progress for the first time. I work exclusively with individual clients to provide focused, personalized instruction tailored to each player’s goals.

"I was really impressed by James's training style and how much I learned in such a short time. The lesson was clear and effective, making it easy to grasp key techniques quickly. If you want to improve your golf skills with a great coach, James is definitely worth trying. Looking forward to more lessons like this! ⛳🙂