Private Lessons & Coaches in Providence, RI

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!

"Very professional and helped my game out greatly after only one lesson.

My career has afforded me many opportunities to coach students of all ages and abilities in pickleball, tennis and squash. I have enjoyed meeting great people and sharing my passion to improve their skills and enjoy the many fantastic benefits of exercise and competitive fun!

"Wayne is a great coach. He helped me move from reactionary movement to purposful movement!

As an experienced golf instructor, I am committed to fostering a love for the game. I I player competitively at the NCAA Division I level. I'll equip you with the skills and strategies needed to improve your game and enjoy your time on the golf course . Let's refine your technique and unlock your golfing potential!

"Dillon was awesome! Super knowledgeable and gave me great tips. Would highly recommend taking a lesson with him.

Experience coaching youth baseball as a pitching coach. Individual workout sessions w/ semi-pro football players & baseball athletes. Non athletes I train as well for desired fitness goals. I sculpt customized programs that blend proven techniques w/ individual aspirations. My passion lies in empowering clients to surpass their fitness goals. I train kids to adults 8+. My teaching styles are individualization, verbal/tactical cues, visual demonstration & adaptive coaching. -Online demonstrations

"Davonte's attention to detail and enthusiasm for training motivated me throughout multiple sessions, keeping me in the best physical shape while also enhancing technique and mobility in my sport of focus, baseball. He's a Great active listener and focused on the exercises & workouts that helped me mentally and provided positive reinforcement. I would recommend Davonte for Anyone! Young or adult.

With over 25 years immersed in the art of golf instruction, I'm dedicated to helping students unlock their full potential on the course. My approach blends time-tested techniques with personalized strategies, fostering improvement and a lifelong love for the game.

"Jordan is an outstanding instructor. He provides easy to understand, actionable coaching along with a concrete plan for improvement. He is able to tailor his coaching to the level of the student and is truly dedicated to his student's success.

If you are thinking about learning to play the fastest growing sport in the nation, but are hesitant to begin, read this short bio of our most popular Rhode Island instructor, Coach Phyl. Her experience and coaching style can help to ease your concerns. Hello and welcome! I’m Coach Phyl, and I am so glad you’re here. Let me tell you a little about why I love to work with beginning pickleball players. Pickleball is life, and I mean that literally. I took up the sport just as the Covid pandemic was shifting into high gear. It was the one thing I could do, despite my advanced age, while lockdown was beginning to happen all around me. It got me off the couch and moving, which I believe saved me from losing my mind, my passion for life, and my muscles, such as they are. It was kismet. I quickly recognized how similar the movements and strategies were to a game called Ace King Queen that I had played as a child. I loved and missed that game. Pickleball felt almost like finding it again. I fell in love with it immediately, not only for the game itself, but also for the social void it filled. Pickleball has brought many wonderful people into my life while providing me with a fun way to stay active during my “golden” years. I am filled with gratitude for all that it gives me, and I want to share these benefits with as many people as I can. We will have fun while you learn and practice new drills and skills. Pickleball is a multi-tiered sport that can be played by just about anyone. There is no better way to learn the basics than through in-person coaching. My teaching style is relaxed and non-confrontational. You will learn the rules of the game, proper warm-up techniques, paddle basics, a variety of strokes, serving options, targeting, timing, and the importance of drilling, with a few advanced strategies thrown in for good measure. As I like to say, just do it! There's no time like the present, so join me. See you on the court! Speaking of courts… While I am willing to travel to other courts, I encourage you to choose the courts at the John H. Chafee Sports Complex at 450 Hope Road in Western Cranston. These courts are well maintained and easy to get to. I love playing there, and I think you will, too. That said, if the weather calls for rain or otherwise is not in a cooperative mood (think wind, intense heat, snow, etc.), then a good choice would be the private indoor court at Open Table.

"Phyllis was very nice and patient. Also very methodical and thorough in her approach in teaching the rules. Great experience with her! But I don't think this sport is for me at this time. I am very grateful for getting the opportunity to learn from Phyllis!

I've spent 7 years teaching tennis in three different countries, gathering unique insights along the way. My love for tennis and teaching is at the core of everything I do. I'm here to share my knowledge and experience with you, helping you grow in the game. Ready to hit the courts together?

"Thank you for quick accommodation and actionable tips

I have played and coached softball for 15 years! I have coached/mentored many youth athletes from ages 7-18. At the University of Connecticut, I played second, third, first, and right field. I am very detail oriented when it comes to teaching both defensive and hitting techniques. Everyone's body works differently, and I enjoy physically evaluating players in order to help them become their most athletic, powerful, and explosive selves. Hitting, defense, running, recruiting - I teach it all!

My name is Pedro Costa, a Portuguese football coach with UEFA A and Elite Youth licences. Over the past five years, I have worked mainly as a head coach across youth and professional levels, focusing on player development and clear game models. I also contribute as an assistant through tactical analysis and planning. I am motivated to join an ambitious club and support performance and growth.

I am a UEFA C licensed coach who mainly coaches in London, England throughout the year. I have had opportunities to work amongst top academies such as Chelsea working with some of the best youth athletes in the world, therefore I understand what players need to compete at the next level. I truly love developing players and helping them achieve goals they never thought they could