Private Lessons & Coaches in Cohoes, NY

Hello Everyone, I am a former D1 tennis player who made the transition to pickleball and have learned all the different shots and strategies of pickleball. I can help you learn anywhere from the basics for beginners to more advanced strategies and knowledge for intermediate and advanced players. I used to coach tennis as well and have good experience as a coach + player.

"Diego’s coaching clicked for me, showing steady steps I can actually apply. Working on improvements in increments that I can accomplish kept motivation high, and the plan to build on what I practice feels smart and sustainable. I’m excited to continue and see that gradual growth. 💪

Hi, I'm Arthur, and I play pickleball nearly every day. I'm registered with Pickleball Coaching International and have insurance coverage with them. I teach beginner and intermediate players aged 8 to 80 and am available daily from 8 am to 8 pm. I know pickleball can initially feel intimidating, but I'm here to make your first experience enjoyable and exciting.

"What stood out the most was how observant Arthur is, offering valuable tips on court positioning and stroke technique. The feedback helped me focus on the small details that make a big difference. If you want to improve your pickleball game with clear, practical advice, his lessons are definitely worth a try. 🌟

I’m a former college tennis player from Wesleyan University, where I competed for a top 20 nationally ranked Division III program and achieved an 11 UTR. I was also a highly rated 3 star recruit out of high school and my high school team won our conference. I have experience teaching players of different ages and skill levels, and I focus on building strong fundamentals, consistency, and confidence while keeping lessons fun and high-energy.

"Coach is amazing at teaching.

I hold the following: *Bachelor’s degree in French; Computer Science minor (Mathematics heavy) *Master’s degree in Secondary French *Additional coursework in Spanish; graduate methods grades 1-6; reading *NY state certification: grades 1-12, Spanish and French *Microcredential in the Science of Reading, P-12 I have over 30 years of experience in tutoring. My students range in age from 4 to 80! I've taught at the college and secondary levels for 10 years. I use many real-life, online materials.