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Level 2 Certified Pickleball Instructor | DUPR Coach Charles Famulare is a PCI Level 2 Certified Pickleball Instructor and DUPR Coach dedicated to helping players elevate their game in today’s evolving pickleball landscape. He has trained over 100 players through private lessons and clinics, working with youth and adult athletes from beginner to advanced levels. Charles emphasizes strong fundamentals, efficient footwork, smart positioning, and intentional shot selection, helping players adapt their style through improved dinks, drives, drops, body and paddle positioning, court awareness, and strategic decision-making. Specializing in beginner and intermediate development while also supporting advanced players, Charles uses a clear, engaging, and proven coaching approach to build consistency, confidence, and match-ready skills. He is a Paddle Fit Expert who has helped more than 60 players find the right paddle for their style of play, and an experienced Titan Pickleball Machine trainer, using structured machine sessions to improve reaction time, shot quality, and performance under pressure. With over 15 years of youth sports coaching experience, Charles delivers purposeful, results-driven training that helps players improve quickly and enjoy the game at a higher level. Train with purpose. Play with intention.
"Amazing clinic today. Thank you for the two hours of fun.
Fueling court confidence is my mission! With 3 years of experience and college coaching expertise, I help players of all levels sharpen their pickleball skills. Expect focused, fun sessions designed to elevate your game. I'm a certified pickleball coach known for clear instruction, smart strategy, and an encouraging teaching style. With a background in competitive play and years of coaching athletes of all ages, I focus on building strong fundamentals while helping players develop confidence and court IQ. I believe the game should be both competitive and fun. Whether teaching beginners or advancing tournament players, I blend technical coaching with a fun, motivating experience on every court. For the new recreational players, I help them feel comfortable on the court while learning practical skills they can use right away. With upbeat energy and easy-to-follow coaching, I create a relaxed environment where improvement feels natural- and laughter is always part of the session. For advanced levels, and those seeking a competitive edge, I'm a high-performance pickleball coach focused on developing technically sound, mentally tough, match-ready athletes. With experience competing and coaching at advanced levels, I bring deep strategic insight into footwork, shot selection, and pressure play. Players work with me to sharpen competitive instincts, elevate consistency, and build habits required for tournament success. For those that are more technique driven, I specialize in refining form, footwork, and efficiency on the court. With a strong background in sports movement and biomechanics, I help players develop smoother strokes, better balance, and smarter shot mechanics. Lessons focus on quality repetition, precision, and building a durable skill foundation. A. Beginner Lesson Structure (60 minutes) 1. Warm Up (5 min) - Light movement + paddle contact basics 2. Grip & Stance Fundamentals (5 min) 3. Dinking Technique & Control (15 min) 4. Volleys & Kitchen Rules (10 min) 5. Serve + Return Basics (10 min) 6. Mini-Game/Controlled Rally (10 min) 7. Q&A + Take-Home Drills (5 min) B. Intermediate Lesson Structure (75 minutes) 1. Dynamic Warmup (5 min) 2. Third Shot Options: Drop vs Drive (15 min) 3. Transition Zone Footwork (15 min) 4. Net Play Patterns (Dink to Attack) (15 min) 5. Situational Drills (10 min) 6. Live Point Play With Coaching (15 min) C. Advanced/Competitive Training (90 min) 1. Athletic Warmup + Reaction Drills (10 min) 2. Third-Shot Pressure Drills (15 min) 3. Speed-Up/Counterattack Training (15 min) 4. Doubles Pattern Work (15 min) 5. Defensive Reset Mastery (15 min) 6. Live Points & Strategy Coaching (20 min) D. Group Clinic Format (4-12 players) -Station-Based Drills: serving, dinking, drops, volleys -Rotating Partners: build chemistry & adaptability -Challenge Courts: king/queen of the court -End-of-Clinic Mini Tournament E. Private Lesson Flow 1. Player Evaluation & Goals 2. Customized technical work 3. Game-situational practice 4. Personalized improvement plan
Fueled by a lifelong passion, I bring over 10 years of pickleball instruction to players of all levels. As a former college athlete, I blend technique with strategic thinking to help you elevate your game and have fun! Let's improve your skills on the court!
Passionate and experienced pickleball coach, also a football coach for over two decades. Founder of Boardwalk Pickleball Company, organizing successful tournaments. Inspiring players of all levels to embrace pickleball as a way of life.
"Review: This was our second lesson. We continued to work on the basic skills of dunking, volleying and third shot drops. These were all things that we needed to work on. We added some new skill drills to workin strategy as well as play. Will continue to take future lessons. Extremely happy.
As an experienced player with seven years of pickleball and 30+ yrs of tennis coaching experience, I bring a fun yet focused approach to learning and helping you elevate your game, no matter your skill level. Let's get you started, rallying with confidence and strategy! As an East Harlem resident, I use the E. 108St & 3rd Ave playground courts on Sat/Sun & wkdays 7:30am-12n (when public schools are closed). Schooldays: 8am-10am.
Fueled by a passion for pickleball and Basketball, I bring two years of coaching experience for Pickleball and 40 years of experience playing basketball to help players of all levels elevate their game. As an experienced player, I tailor my approach to ensure a fun, engaging, and effective learning environment.
"You won't regret choosing Shaan as your coach! He brings an amazing energy to every session. What stands out is how he blends his two years of pickleball coaching experience with his lifelong love for basketball – it gives him a really well-rounded perspective. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine advanced techniques, Shaan creates a fun, motivating, and incredibly effective learning experience. He's truly dedicated to helping you succeed."
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Private pickleball lessons in South Plainfield average $69 for a week of lessons, with 1 vetted coaches available. Every session is private — 1-on-1 by default, or with your invited group — tailored to your level and goals, at a location and time that work for you.
Pickleball lessons in South Plainfield happen at 3 locations across the city, from Spring Lake Park (tennis court) to lesser-known neighborhood spots. Bookings open up across weekdays, evenings, and weekend mornings — and if you have a preferred location, your coach meets you there.
Private pickleball lessons in South Plainfield average $69 for a week of lessons. Booking a lesson package brings the per-lesson rate down, and one-off single lessons are also available — what you pay depends on your coach's experience and the session length you choose.
Private pickleball lessons in South Plainfield are built around your goals. Whatever you want to improve, a coach can focus each session on it. Here are the areas coaches in South Plainfield work on most.
Win at the kitchen line with controlled dinks, resets, and patience. South Plainfield coaches build the soft game that decides most pickleball points.
Start each point on the front foot with a deep serve and return. A coach in South Plainfield works on consistency, depth, and placement off both shots.
Master the third-shot drop and the transition to the net. Pickleball coaches in South Plainfield teach when to drop, when to drive, and how to take the line.
Speed up the game, defend the body, and finish points at the net. South Plainfield coaches sharpen your hands, reaction time, and shot selection up front.
Move as a team, cover the middle, and stay in the right spot on the court. Pickleball coaches in South Plainfield drill footwork and doubles strategy.
Looking for youth pickleball coaching in South Plainfield? We match kids and teens — from first-timers to high-school and club players — with coaches who specialize in junior development. Private youth pickleball lessons run at the same weekly rate as adult lessons.
Every coach who works with kids goes through identity and background screening before being matched with young students, and their safety vetting is shown on their profile — so you can book with confidence.
Coaches in South Plainfield teach juniors from as young as 5 through high-school and competitive athletes, tailoring each session to your child's age, level, and goals — whether that is first-time fundamentals, building confidence, or tryout and team prep.
Parents are welcome to stay and watch — many do, especially with younger kids — but it is never required. Either way, your coach shares progress and what to practice between lessons.
The location with the most coaches teaching pickleball lessons at
Spring Lake Park (tennis court)
Number of certified coaches in South Plainfield
1 certified coaches
Average length of time coaches in South Plainfield have been teaching for
5 years on average
How many coaches teach pickleball in South Plainfield
1 coaches
Average cost of a pickleball lesson in South Plainfield
$69 for weekly lessons
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693 Oak Tree Rd, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
1.1 miles away • 1 pickleball coach teaches here
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1591 Woodland Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
1.5 miles away • 1 pickleball coach teaches here
