Pickleball Coaches in New England

By Jason Regan, PCI-Certified Pickleball Coach and USA Pickleball Ambassador for North Central Massachusetts.

Looking for a pickleball coach in New England? This directory lists facilities with certified, named in-house coaches across all six New England states — Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Each facility is linked to its own site; coaches set their own rates. We verified every listing against the facility's own website in October 2026.

Coaching in North Central Massachusetts? That's me — book a lesson or clinic with Jason Regan (Leominster / Fitchburg / Gardner / Worcester area). For everywhere else, find a pro near you below.

Massachusetts pickleball coaches

• Rt. 12 Pickle — West Boylston. 9 coaches incl. Glenn Rochon (PPR/RPO), Jay Novack (PPR + USAP Ambassador), Joe D'Agostino (PCI), Steve DiPietro (PPR + referee). Private, semi-private, group clinics, learn-to-play.
• LTP Pickleball — South Easton. 6 PPR-certified: Glen Schleehauf (Head Pro), plus Weise, Church, Barca, Fletcher, Mitchell (USAP referee). Private + group + coached play.
• Bousquet Sport — Pittsfield. 6 IPTPA-certified pros (Rapp, Besse L2, Mooney, Tyer, Eksuzian, Mele). Private, small-group clinics, assessments with equipment fitting.
• PickleBOS — Charlestown & South Boston. 6 coaches led by Director Carmelo Carbone. Learn-to-Play series, Road to 3.0, specialty clinics, 1-on-1.
• Pickleball & More — Dartmouth. 5 PPR-certified instructors (Parent, Silva, Rego, Jackson, Lawton), each with contact info. Beginner through adult-improver, video analysis.
• Willys Pickleball — Eastham (Cape Cod). Director Steve Prisco plus Moore, Phillips, Cannistrano. Private, group clinics, leagues.
• Island Pickle — Mashpee (Cape Cod). Nat "Gnat" Boughton (RacketPro Level II, US Open Champion), Nancy Boughton, Todd Zukowski (PPR). Private, group, clinics, youth.
• Longfellow — Wayland — Wayland. Director Sam Williams. Private $110/hr, semi-private $55/person, group of 4 $33/person, leveled clinics from $40.
• NE Pickleball Club — Middleton — Middleton. Owner/pro Dave Velardo. Private lessons, group clinics, pro-plus-group sessions.

Also offering lessons (contact the facility for coach/pricing): ELEVENO Foxborough ($25 lessons), PKL Boston (published clinic schedule), Ace Pickleball Westborough ($99 starter series), Boston Pickle Club, The Picklr (Burlington/Danvers/Westfield), Pickleball Kingdom Holyoke, Bosse Natick, Prime North Andover, Clock Tower Ashland, PickleGround Holden, PickleballU Sturbridge.

Connecticut pickleball coaches

• Dill Dinkers — Simsbury — Simsbury. 6 IPTPA/PPR instructors (Elliott, Smith, Turbessi, Chadha, Berman, Martin). Learn-to-Play 7-week course $140–$175, PickleKids youth $180.
• Centre Court — Wallingford. Jennifer Nuzzo (owner). Private 50-min $95–$135, partner $150–$190, small group $110–$145/person, skills clinic $40–$55/person. Beginner-focused.
• Pickleville CT — New Haven. Angelo & Ettore Rossetti. Private lessons; 1.5-hr clinic $40 ($30 members).
• Camp Pickleball — Plainville. Full program with pricing: Pickleball 101 $25, 4-class clinics $120–$150, Junior Academy $149–$299, summer camps $249–$299/week.
• Oxford Pickleball — Oxford. Mary Martinik (PPR + IPTPA Level 2), Frank Galasso (PPR). Group instructional sessions, beginner intro.
• The Pickleball Place — Vernon. Kane Mazur (PPR-certified). Private/personalized training, all levels.
• Club Pickleball — Meriden. Louis "Coach Lou" Friedman (PPR, licensed physical therapist). Individualized, starts at your level.
• Pickleball Kingdom — Manchester — Manchester. Ryan Mirrione (bookable coach) + certified Pickleball 101. Private, clinics, youth.
• Copper Valley — Cheshire. Pro Bradley Orban; lessons and clinics by contact.

Also offering lessons: Pickleball America (Stamford), Shoreline (Milford), Blaze (Newington), Pickle SPOT (Orange), Suffield Pickleball.

Maine pickleball coaches

• Bounce Pickle — Biddeford. Sally Hussey, Christopher Patrick, Joanne Stamplis (all PPR), Teddy Morin. Private $75–$85, semi $109–$120, groups $120–$138.
• Maine Pines Racquet & Fitness — Brunswick. John Coray (PPR, Maine Pickleball Ambassador). Private $30–$60, "Pickleball 123" $65/month, group drills.
• Champion's Fitness Club — Waterville. Ken Blazej (PPR), Doug McCosh (PCI), Jim Hutchison (PPR). Lessons $43–$100, Skills & Drills $25–$30.
• The Wicked Pickle — South Portland. 6 certified: Chris & Jennifer Bowring (PPR), Tracy Burke (IPTPA), Kevin Mills (PPR), Victor Joly (PPR), Liz Winfeld (USAPA/PPR). Lessons, clinics, leagues.
• Seacoast Pickleball — York. Michael Pare (PPR), Joe Salsbury (PCI), Elease Colcord, Teddy Morin. Private, semi-private, coach-and-play, clinics, youth.
• Pickleball Maine — Falmouth. Dave Cousins (PTR/RSPA/IFP certified). Juniors and adults, beginner through competitive.

Also offering lessons: Armstrong Tennis (Hampden), The Picklr Westbrook.

New Hampshire pickleball coaches

• Pickleball 603 — East Hampstead. 7 coaches (Olney, M. & S. Spaziani, DeAngelo, Franco, Chiang — all PPR — plus GM Bennett Curtin). Pickleball 101, Improver clinics, 1-on-1.
• Club Piklbal — Belmont. Kristi Morris (IPTPA Level 1 & 2, Head Pro), Dennis Morin (IPTPA L1), Lisa Palcic (IPTPA Master Pro). Private, group, clinics.
• Longfellow NH — Nashua. Peter Paltsios (USPTA/PTR), John Frates (USPTR), Denise Seyffert. Small-group clinics, power drills.
• NE Pickleball Club — Rye — Rye. Owner/pro Dave Velardo. Group clinics, private lessons, pro-plus-player sessions.

Also offering lessons: White Mountain Pickleball (Lincoln), Hampshire Hills (Milford), Capital City (Concord), Express Pickleball (Hooksett), Mountainside/Outing Club (New London), Seacoast Fitness (Newmarket), The Picklr Seabrook.

Rhode Island pickleball coaches

• Pickleball Citi — Cranston. Jake Clemen, Tatiana Pina, Russel Johnson, Rachel Fletcher (all PPR). Private $120, semi $60/player, coach-and-play $50–$70, free Quick Start.
• Newport Pickleball Club — Middletown. Pat McNally (PPR), Bob Burian (PPR), James Crosson (National Pro), Wayne Turner (USPTA). Private $50–$160, group/clinics $30–$45/person.
• Centerline Pickleball Club — Warwick. 7 PPR coaches incl. MJ Miniati (RI USA Pickleball Ambassador). Pickleball 101 $120–$140, 4-week clinics $100–$120, private $100–$125/hr.
• LIL Rhody Pickleball — North Kingstown. Carter Wessman (PPR), Melinda Lewis (PPR), Nick Walsh, Mike Winegard. All levels, individual & group.
• East Bay Pickleball Club — Warren. James Crosson (Head Pro), Nancy Tache (IPTPA Level 1). Private, group, clinics; dedicated Parkinson's clinic.
• Fore Court Racquet & Fitness — Cumberland. Drill & Play sessions $325–$351, beginner intro clinic $99, RI Pickleball Tour League $180.

Also offering lessons: Ocean State Pickleball (Narragansett).

Vermont pickleball coaches

• The Pop — Essex Junction. Mary Beth Morrisseau, Chris Tudor, Theresa "Tree" Bertram (all PPR). Group and private lessons.
• Vermont Pickleball (The EDGE) — South Burlington. 6 coaches: Zack Dupont (RPPK L2, Director), Jeanne Hulsen (PPR + DUPR/RPPK Master), Helena Liu, Rhonda Colvard, Scott Berkman, Meg Giuliano. Programs and private lessons.

Also offering lessons: Southern VT Pickleball Club (West Dover).

How to pick a pickleball coach

A certification (PPR, IPTPA, PCI, PTR) tells you a coach has trained in teaching, not just playing — a good baseline. Beyond that, match the coach to your goal: a beginner wants a patient "learn to play" or Pickleball 101 program; an improver wants clinics or 1-on-1 on specific shots (third-shot drop, dinking, serves); a competitive player wants drilling, strategy, and video analysis. Group clinics are the best value; private lessons move you fastest.

Frequently asked questions

How much do pickleball lessons cost in New England?

Private lessons generally run about $50–$135 per hour across New England facilities, with semi-private and small-group rates roughly half that per person, and group clinics often $25–$55 per person. Many clubs offer a free or low-cost "Learn to Play" beginner session.

What does it mean if a coach is "certified"?

The common pickleball coaching certifications are PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry), IPTPA (International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association), PCI (Pickleball Coaching International), and PTR. Each means the coach completed training and testing in how to teach the game, not just how to play it.

Can I get pickleball lessons near me in New England?

Yes — this directory lists facilities with in-house coaches in all six New England states. Find your state above, pick a facility near you, and use its link to book. For North Central Massachusetts, Jason Regan coaches directly.

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