Chris Novelli
Pickleball Coach in White Plains, New York
I help Pickleball players in Briarcliff Manor, New York improve their technique, make smarter decisions, and play with more confidence. Whether you are new to Pickleball, building your fundamentals, or pursuing stronger competitive play, I create personalized lessons that make progress purposeful and enjoyable. With six years of playing experience, I tailor each session to your goals, experience, and learning style. We can focus on strokes, form, mechanics, court awareness, strategy, tactics, decision-making, or the mental side of playing with patience and focus. I explain why changes work, demonstrate clearly, and use purposeful drills to help you improve efficiently. My goal is not simply to tell you what to do, but to help you understand your game and become a smarter, more complete player. I teach in person at Chilmark Park in Briarcliff Manor, East Rumbrook Park and Travis Hill Park in White Plains, and Main Street Park Pickleball in Tuckahoe. I provide paddles, pickleballs, a portable net, cones, targets, and other training aids as needed. Bring your preferred paddle if you have one, plus a smile and a coachable attitude. Book a lesson and let’s get started.
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5 reviews
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Lessons taught
6
Years experience
4
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I Help Briarcliff Manor Pickleball Players Play Smarter and Feel More Confident
I help pickleball players in Briarcliff Manor, New York play smarter, improve faster, and feel more confident on the court. Whether you are discovering the sport, building your fundamentals, or working toward stronger competitive play, I tailor each lesson to your goals, experience, and learning style. I bring six years of playing experience and a warm, encouraging approach to every session. We can work on strokes, form, court awareness, strategy, decision-making, or the mental side of playing. I use purposeful drills and clear demonstrations, and I explain why a change works instead of simply telling you what to do. My goal is to help you make focused progress while enjoying the process and becoming a more complete player. I provide paddles, pickleballs, and training aids as needed, so bring your preferred paddle if you have one, plus a smile and a coachable attitude.
See Chris Novelli in Action
Private Lessons
Choose a lesson package that works for you. Every session is personalized to your skill level and goals.
4-Lesson Court Smarts Builder
I help you refine your mechanics, understand why changes work, and make smarter decisions on the court. Across four personalized lessons, we will combine technical instruction, strategy, court awareness, and purposeful drills to build confidence and make progress feel focused and enjoyable.
- Personalized instruction based on your goals, experience, and learning style
- Technical work on strokes, form, and mechanics
- Strategy, court awareness, and decision-making instruction
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$320 total
“If you’re looking for a coach who is both easy to get along with and highly skilled, Chris is the one. He brings a contagious energy to the court, and it’s clear he clearly loves the game. I really appreciate how he adapts his teaching style, to my needs, using fun drills that keep me motivated while noticeably improving my game. It is a huge plus that he’s such a strong player himself; his demonstrations are always spot on! ”
Jeannine M
What Students Say
Jill H
1 lesson
Chris is a fantastic pickleball instructor! He quickly picks up on the areas I need to improve and does an excellent job explaining and demonstrating how to fix my form and strokes. It certainly helps that he’s such a strong player himself. I also really enjoy the drills he incorporates, making every session fun too! You can tell he genuinely loves what he does!
Mike S.
1 lesson
This pickleball coach brings an exceptional level of technical knowledge and strategic insight to every session, with a strong ability to diagnose and correct mechanics in real time. Their high-level playing ability and court awareness not only set a great example but also translate into practical, competitive instruction that truly elevates performance.
Stephanie C.
1 lesson
Chris is an outstanding pickleball instructor who is knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly encouraging with players of all skill levels. He’s also a great pickleball player and a fun, kind, easygoing guy to have on the court.
Lee W.
1 lesson
Chris is very knowledgeable about sports, a great coach and great teammate. He gives great advice and takes accountability for any mistakes he may make like a bad pass.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking with Chris.
How much do pickleball lessons cost in Briarcliff Manor, New York?
My pickleball lessons are $85 per lesson. I also offer a 4-Lesson Court Smarts Builder at $80 per lesson and a Beginner Starter Pack at $75 per lesson. Each package lesson is 60 minutes.
Where can I take pickleball lessons near Briarcliff Manor, New York?
I offer in-person pickleball lessons at Chilmark Park in Briarcliff Manor, East Rumbrook Park and Travis Hill Park in White Plains, and Main Street Park Pickleball in Tuckahoe. I do not teach online.
Are pickleball lessons in Briarcliff Manor suitable for beginners?
Yes. I work with players who are discovering Pickleball, building their fundamentals, or working toward stronger competitive play. I personalize each lesson to your goals, experience, and learning style, combining technical instruction, strategy, decision-making, and purposeful drills.
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Chris is available throughout the week for lessons. Pick a time that works for your schedule.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your lesson.