8 Pickleball coaches & instructors for lessons in Rockland, MA

Coming from a background in ping pong, Charley quickly became fond of pickleball during the tail end of COVID, gathering people from his church to play. Years later, as a World Pickleball Tour National Champion (January 2025) with a 4.5+ DUPR rating, Charley has reached the pinnacle of amateur competitive pickleball. With a Massachusetts teaching license and two years of coaching experience, he is passionate about helping players of all skill levels and age groups refine their techniques and develop a deeper love for the game. Additionally, he leads a weekly group and provides extra repetition with a ball-serving machine to maximize practice and improvement. Let’s take your pickleball game to the next level—let me know when you’re ready to get started!

"Charley was patient, knowledgeable and fun!

With two years of coaching experience and competing as a sponsored athlete, I bring a unique perspective to pickleball instruction. My passion is helping players of all levels unlock their full potential on the court. Let's elevate your game! Please message me about any inquiries, the more time I have to prepare the better as I also play in tournaments and so my schedule can fill up quick!

"Ayann really honed in on form and gave great tips for defensive strategy. Excited to my next 2 lessons- I think Ayann is really going to help me elevate passed 3.5

James Crosson has had the prestigious honor of being selected out of 300 participants to become one of the 60 certified coaches by DUPR’s exclusive coaching program. James is registered as National Professional Pickleball DUPR coach, a National Pickleball Professional with the International Registry of Pickleball Professionals, A National Professional with the International Coaches Institute, A professional with the RPPk Registery of Pickleball Professionals, and has worked with the Tyson McGruff coaching program to deliver excellence in all categories of coaching Pickleball. For over 8+ years James has become an avid Pickleball player, and his love for the game is only exceeded by his passion for teaching others how to improve in all aspects of their Pickleball game! From teaching beginners to excel quickly into the Pickleball world, to teaching advanced techniques and strategies to already established players to improve on their game, there is nothing James won’t be able to show you! James is extremely personable to make you feel comfortable in your learning process, and his methodology is that learning Pickleball should be a fun experience instead of feeling like a chore. James is an all-around athlete and has a strong tennis background from 6 years at the Newport Tennis Hall of fame. He fell in love with Pickleball, and was the founder of the very successful Fall River Pickleball Group. James is very competitive and is constantly playing in Pickleball tournaments against some of the best players in the Rhode Island and Massachusetts area. To ignite your passion in beginning your Pickleball journey, or to overcome the obstacles holding you back from being the best Pickleball player.

"James quickly taught me how to play so I could go out on the courts and start playing in open plays without feeling nervous! He gave me the ground work to start playing and learning on my own so I can continue to play until I need his guidance again! Awesome coach and fast teacher!

I love pickleball and the community it’s given me. Having learned from incredible mentors, I’m ready to pay it forward. A former 4-year HS tennis player, I’ve since competed in APA tournaments across all formats. My coaching is collaborative yet direct—I focus on technical skills to sharpen strengths and fix weaknesses. I offer flexible teaching tailored to what works best for you, always balancing improvement with genuine fun. All levels are welcome—let’s get on the court and level up!

As a former tennis player turned passionate Pickleball enthusiast, I've transitioned my skills, technique, and strategy into the world of Pickleball. I play nearly every day and have dedicated extensive time to mastering the game. In addition to my racket sports background, I have experience teaching and coaching wrestling at the collegiate level. Now, my goal is to foster the growth of Pickleball and help individuals or groups enhance their skills, whether for casual play or competitive purposes. Looking forward to raising your game and having a blast on the court!

"Really, I gotta say, the lesson with Jon was quite helpful. He’s super knowledgeable and great at getting his lessons into your game. My girlfriend and I are taking the lessons together and we both felt like we learned a lot and had a good time. Jon has already helped me improve my transitions and soft game and helped her improve her drives and volleys. If you're aiming to sharpen your pickleball skills, you should consider giving Jon a try.

Ignite your passion for pickleball! With 25 years of coaching experience, honed by competing as a college athlete, I offer personalized guidance to elevate your game. My expertise ensures you'll achieve your goals while enjoying every moment on the court.

I am a retired businessman who ran my company for 35 years. I have played and coached basketball, golf and now pickleball. I coached youth sports when my kids were younger and coached them for 8+ years on town teams. I am an avid pickleball player who mainly works with adults learning and teaching the game to them.