Top 5 coaches for Pickleball lessons near Marlborough, CT

Bio: I’m certified with honors as a pickleball instructor and a certified skill rater (PCI). I promote enjoyment, mastery, and victory, but safety first. I currently play at a 5.0+ skill level (PCI and USAP; not DUPR rated). I’m available as a coach, trainer, and hitting partner. My first task with you is to rate your skill level, so a PCI rating is included, if you want: My lessons are tailored to your goals (competition or recreation) and your stage of progress. For minor athletes, I follow MAAPP standards from U.S. Center for SafeSport.

Bio: With close to 40 years of training / coaching athletes from a multitude of recreational and professional sport disciplines , the exciting culture of pickleball is now my focus. Incorporating 25 years of professional, collegiate and recreational tennis training, the crossover into helping Pickleball players of all levels unlock their potential is my passion. Whether you're a beginner just discovering the sport or a seasoned competitor looking to amp your game, I'm here to guide you with a blend of fun, biomechanics, technique, and encouragement not to mention the requisite footwork, power and fitness aspects to the sport.

Bio: Mo brings a unique perspective to the court, combining a competitive background in squash with a lightning-fast mastery of pickleball. Just a year-and-a-half ago, he started as a beginner but quickly accelerated through dedication and focused training, reaching an advanced DUPR 4.0 rating in under 10 months. This rapid progress means Mo intimately understands the journey of skill acquisition—from first serve to advanced strategy. He is an IPTPA Level 1 certified instructor.