Next Gen Academy Fall Season — six Sundays, Sept 20 – Oct 25 in Rockville. Register →
Programs & Services
Find your starting line.
Clear pathways for every player — from first-time beginners to tournament-ready competitors. Serving Montgomery County, MD.
2+ playersGroup Lessons
Bring a partner or a small crew — one session, shared court.
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4-week seriesTraining Cohorts
4 players, 4 weeks, ends at a tournament. One all-in price.
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Adults · 1-on-1Private Coaching
Video review, custom drills, single sessions or 4-packs.
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Hire SamEvents & Clinics
Birthdays, corporate, social, wellness — Sam runs the format.
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Frederick, MDClasses at The Pickl Park
Weekly group clinics and skills assessments Sam leads in Frederick.
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Ages 8-16Youth Academy
Red → Yellow pathway with structured progression.
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Youth pathway · Ages 8-16
Next Gen Pickleball Academy.
Four levels with a clear progression from beginner to advanced. Every player is placed by level before the season starts.
Beginner
Red
Introduction to fundamentals. Grip, stance, basic serves, and court awareness for first-time players.
Advanced Beginner
Orange
Building consistency and rally skills. Dinking, return of serve, and beginning to understand positioning.
Intermediate
Green
Strategy and shot selection. Third-shot drops, stacking, and competitive point play.
Coach-Curated Advanced
Yellow
Invitation-based advanced training. Tournament prep, advanced tactics, and mental game development.
Fall 2026 season · Now enrolling
Six Sundays in Rockville, MD — –
Green Ball 1:00–2:30 PM · Yellow Ball 2:30–4:00 PM
Weekly rotating-partner round robins with just 8 spots per group — full-season commitment, first come first serve. Pricing and registration are on the Next Gen Academy site.
Register for the Fall Season →Not sure which level fits your child?
Head to the Academy site and we'll find the right group.
Visit Next Gen Academy →Adults · 1-on-1
Private Lessons.
Personalized 1-on-1 coaching for adults and families across Montgomery County, MD — tailored to your goals and skill level, from brand new to 5.0.
- →Video Analysis
Frame-by-frame breakdown of mechanics and positioning.
- →Custom Practice Plans
Structured drills and homework for your specific gaps.
- →Flexible Scheduling
Mornings, evenings, weekends — across MoCo.
Single Lesson
60-minute 1-on-1 with video analysis and a custom practice plan.
4-Hour Package
Best valueFour 60-minute sessions — commit to real improvement.
Resources
Visual cheat sheets.
Print these. Take them to the court. Level up.
3rd Shot Strategy
Kitchen Line Ready Position
Master the Rally
Build a Resilient Brain
Not sure which program is right? Let's figure it out.
Tell me where your game is and what you want to fix. I'll point you at the right format and confirm a time.
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