Private Lessons & Coaches in Rumson, NJ

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.

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.

With several years of Tennis experience by playing on my high school Varsity team for 4 years, I specialize in individualized skill development, match strategy, and footwork to help players progress confidently. I have loved Tennis ever since I was little and I wish to help bring that same joy to you on the court!

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.

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.

For over two decades, I've cultivated a deep passion for soccer in athletes of all levels. My 23 years of coaching experience, combined with innovative training, creates a challenging, yet fun, environment. I'm committed to helping you reach your full potential on the field. Born and raised in Jamaica, played soccer in MIddle School, continued in high school where I played for 6 years and competed for Jamaica High School Dacosta Cup Competition in 1990.

With a degree in Entertainment Technology, I've studied music since 3rd grade. Starting in orchestra with the upright bass, I learned how to read music in school. I branched out from classical orchestra to modern rock music. Coming from a musical family, I had access to a lot of instruments. I performed in piano recitals, sang in concert choir and acapella groups, and played bass in jazz band. I have a record label and perform acoustic guitar live.

"Chris is a very student oriented teacher, he is good at evaluating your skill level, helps you improve quickly, and makes every lesson fun and memorable mixing in technical skill knowledge and adding excitement to the experience by letting you explore while still being able to add bits of classical training with a modern take.

Hello! As a veteran teacher of 23 years, I have taught multiple subjects and all ages of students, from K-12. I hold an NJ state certification in teaching Spanish, which has been my primary role, but I have also taught ESL, English language arts, math, health & technology. I have tutored K-12 and adults in math & languages. I currently teach high school Spanish.

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.