Best 3 coaches for Pickleball lessons near Abington, 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's lesson was amazing. I told him my goals and he quickly pinpointed specific things I need to correct and work on. When I’m back in town I’ll try another lesson soon to build on this foundation.

My pickleball journey started in 2010 at a Maine camping resort, Point Sebago. As a seasonal camper for 10 years, I played and became a pickleball ambassador, teaching fellow campers the basics. My passion for PB grew, earning my instructor certification in 2020. Now, I am able to share my love for the game teaching for local town Rec Depts, private lessons, corporate and groups. I play 3-4 x week ok with friends and in tournaments. Join me on the court, where the joy of pickleball becomes a shared experience of learning and laughter.

"I found Mike’s session really sharpen my reflexes and the practice time paid off instantly, making rallies feel quicker and more precise. He blended clear feedback with just the right tempo, and the highlight about reflex work stuck with me, validating the focus. I’m energized to keep building on this momentum and ready for the next lesson. If you’re curious, Maestro’s coaching invites continued growth with a calm, practical approach. 🥎

A New Jersey native that moved to the South Shore MA area over 12 years ago. Steve is a consummate ‘educator’ that loves teaching at all levels, having worked as a professor at Rutgers University, Parks & Recreation tennis instructor, and coach for all of his children’s various sports endeavors. He was trained and certified as a pickleball instructor by PPA pro and current PPR managing director Sarah Ansboury. He also completed the USA Pickleball Youth Development program focusing on specific teaching methods for various age groups. Steve’s coaching philosophy is to ensure that pickleball is SAFE and Fun-Fun-Fun for everyone that picks up a paddle. He adjusts lesson / clinic content to meet the desired goal(s) of the student and does not employ a ‘cookie cutter’ approach. Every student has their own unique background and experiences, some even without any sports background of any kind. Steve is adept at leveraging these things to help student’s learn and improve their pickleball skills.