Private Pickleball Lessons in New York City, NY
Mobile, 1-on-1 coaching for adults, kids, and seniors at courts near you across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and beyond. Free 30-minute trial, no credit card.
Why NYC Players Choose Golden Racket for Pickleball
Busy courts, tight schedules, and big skill gaps during open play. Our private lessons give you clean reps, clear feedback, and fast improvement.
Technique That Sticks
Dinks, drops, drives, resets, volleys, and NVZ footwork taught in simple progressions you can repeat under pressure.
Game-Ready Strategy
Serve/return patterns, doubles movement, stacking basics, and smart shot selection that wins points in real games.
Free 30-Minute Trial
Meet your coach first, no card, no commitment. Continue only if it clicks.
Mobile Across NYC
We meet near you across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and nearby areas on public, community, or permitted private courts.
How It Works
Register in minutes. Get matched fast. You pick your coach. Start training this week.
Register (Free)
Tell us your level, borough/neighborhood, and ideal time windows. No card required to get matched.
Pick Your Coach
We introduce background-checked NYC-area coaches within ~24 hours. You choose the best fit.
Train & Improve
Private sessions near you. Better rallies, smarter points, and real match translation.
Meet Your NYC Pickleball Pros
Coaches who can teach in a busy city: quick feedback, clean drills, and sessions that fit real schedules. Background-checked and proven.
Coach James
Strategy + Resets"NYC courts can be chaotic. We’ll simplify your decision-making, tighten your mechanics, and build a game that holds up when points get fast at the kitchen."
Coach Elena
Beginner Specialist"If you’re new, we’ll build calm, repeatable fundamentals first. You’ll feel comfortable in open play fast, without rushing or guessing."
What NYC Players Say
Real results from singles and doubles players across the city.
“I started as a total beginner. After a few sessions I’m keeping rallies alive and feel confident showing up to open play.”
“Third-shot drops and resets finally clicked. We stopped just banging and started winning points with actual patterns.”
“Sessions fit around work and we meet near my place. Better footwork, better decisions, and I’m way calmer at the kitchen line.”
Ready to Try a Free 30-Minute Pickleball Lesson?
Register in 60 seconds. We’ll match you with an NYC-area coach fast.
NYC Pickleball Coaching Rates & Packages
Transparent rates for singles and multi-packs. Packages start at competitive market rates. No hidden fees—ever.
Where We Teach in New York City
Popular neighborhoods and nearby areas. Don’t see yours? Register and we’ll confirm availability.
- Manhattan (UWS, UES, Midtown)
- Brooklyn (Williamsburg, Park Slope)
- Queens (Astoria, LIC)
- Chelsea
- Greenwich Village
- Tribeca
- Brooklyn Heights
- Forest Hills
- Upper Manhattan
- Downtown Brooklyn
- Long Island City
- Nearby NJ (select areas)
Need help finding courts or rec centers? Start with NYC Parks: NYC Department of Parks & Recreation.
New York City Pickleball Resources
Guides to help you choose coaches, find courts, and stay consistent year-round.
Common Questions About Pickleball Instruction in NYC
Quick answers about private pickleball lessons in New York City.
We meet at courts near you—public courts, community courts, or permitted private courts. If you don’t have a preferred spot, we’ll suggest options based on your neighborhood and your schedule.
Typically within a few days. After you register, we introduce background-checked NYC-area coaches within about 24 hours. You pick your coach and schedule your first session.
Yes—when weather turns, many players switch to indoor facilities where permitted. We can also adjust to better outdoor windows. See our Indoor Pickleball Courts in NYC guide for ideas.
Bring court shoes and water. Coaches provide balls and basic training gear. If you want paddle guidance, we can recommend options aligned with USA Pickleball standards.
We keep pricing simple with packages for 60-minute private lessons, and up to three players can share a lesson at no extra cost. For current rates, see our pricing page.
Questions? Reach Out Anytime
We’re quick to respond and happy to help you pick the right plan or schedule.
Personal Pickleball Training Across the Boroughs
Golden Racket Academy provides private pickleball lessons in New York City for players who want to bypass the chaos of open play. We specialize in mobile coaching, meeting you at the courts you use—from the windswept courts at Pier 2 (Brooklyn Bridge Park) and Hudson River Park to the neighborhood favorites like Carl Schurz Park and McCarren Park. We navigate the permit logistics so you can just play.
Our NYC coaches understand the unique challenges of city play: tight court windows, mixed surfaces, and the need for efficiency. We focus on the skills that work on these courts: reliable dinking, neutralizing resets, and winning the transition zone. For permits and public court maps, we recommend checking the NYC Parks Pickleball Guide.
Looking for specific local advice? Check our guide to the best pickleball courts in NYC (including hidden gems), or our list of indoor pickleball courts in NYC for when winter hits. We also have a dedicated breakdown of the best pickleball coaches in NYC.
Whether you are in Williamsburg, the Upper West Side, Astoria, or Tribeca, our goal is simple: give you repeatable technique and match-ready strategy in a 1-on-1 setting, right in your borough.