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Pickleball lessons with

Coach Richard Lugo

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Pickleball lessons with

Coach Richard Lugo

From$70.87 per lesson
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Happy Student Score
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This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0•12 reviews
99
Happy Student Score
Outstanding
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This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0•12 reviews

About your pickleball coach

Beyond the playful name, pickleball is a game of strategy, agility, and finesse – all things I love to teach! With 5 years of experience playing at a competitive level, I bring a deep understanding of the game and a passion for sharing it. Let's work together to elevate your pickleball game and unlock your full potential on the court.

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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners
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Lives in: Totowa, New Jersey
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Years Playing: 5 years
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Given: 48 lessons

Richard's availability

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Richard's availability

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Gold’s Gym Totowa

Free
466.1 miles away

Monsignor Owens Park (tennis court)

Free
470.1 miles away

Riverside County Park - North Arlington (tennis court)

Free
470.4 miles away

Belgrove Playground (tennis court)

Free
469.2 miles away

West Hudson Park (tennis court)

Free
469.0 miles away

Tamblyn Field (tennis court)

Free
471.3 miles away

Soverel Park (tennis court)

Free
466.5 miles away

Pulaski Park (tennis court)

Free
467.3 miles away

Rutherford Memorial Park (tennis court)

Free
471.4 miles away

De Muro Park (tennis court)

Free
468.2 miles away

Third Ward Park (tennis court)

Free
470.5 miles away

Glen Ridge Club (tennis court)

Free
466.5 miles away

Latteri Park (tennis court)

Free
469.8 miles away

Pickleball + Basketball Court

$20
462.8 miles away

Clarks Pond (tennis court)

Free
467.9 miles away

Glen Ridge Country Club (tennis court)

Free
467.4 miles away

The Island School (CQ)

$30
478.2 miles away

Dunney Park (tennis court)

Free
470.5 miles away

Pochek Park

Free
461.0 miles away

Samuel Nelkin Park (tennis court)

Free
471.8 miles away

Availability on all locations

Near Totowa, New Jersey

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Accomplishments

🏓4.0 DUPR
🏅Experienced Player

Reputation

99
Happy Student Score
Outstanding
Reliability
Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
Average rating
5.0
22 ratings•12 reviews
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Madison W.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 13•Verified ✓
Richard is a great coach! He gave me a ton of pointers and I've been improving fast. He's really knowledgeable and makes the lessons funs and challenging. It was great to finally play a game with other residents and put what I learned into action. If you’re looking to improve your pickleball skills, his lessons are definitely worth trying out! 🏓
SuiminVerified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 9•Verified ✓
I loved the mix of work coaching and fun games in Richard’s pickleball lesson. The session kept me engaged and active throughout. If you’re curious about improving your skills while enjoying a good game, Richard’s lessons are definitely worth trying out. You’ll have a great time and learn a lot in the process!
Hendrik V.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 9•Verified ✓
Enjoyed the first lesson, Richard has a nice demeanor in laying out the game, rules and etiquette. I am looking forward to the next lesson.
Lisa M.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
I had the absolute pleasure of taking a pickleball lesson with Richard, and I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to the sport! He was wonderfully thorough, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. Richard has a gift for breaking things down in a way that makes the game approachable and easy to understand even for total beginners like me.
Mariam A.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Richard's first lesson was quite thorough, and I appreciated how he balanced covering all the rules with actually playing the ball around, which kept things engaging. Though, I think with a bit more movement and smoother hits, it could become even more effective. Still, it was a good experience and I’d consider trying Richard again for his knowledge and enthusiasm.
Siobhan
Richie knows the rules, he is kind and makes new players feel comfortable. He shows people how to improve their skills and always maintains a friendly and nonjudgmental attitude.

Beginner training plan
Your first lessonRules of the game…safety…basic pickleball exercises…
Lesson 11+Competition confidence and desire for tournament play
Lesson 4-10Strategy, tournament possibilities, games against various players…fun filled experience
Lesson 2-3More advanced rules…studying your skills … dinking…slamming…fair play…pickleball routine workouts

Youth players
Working with kidsI’ve coach various sports for over 40 years covering ages 7-21. But, teaching young kids has always been rewarding once I see their reaction to their personal accomplishments. That growth is great!!

What you need to bringExtra water helps

What I can bringExtra balls and paddles

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