Real pickleball coaching for kids 6–16 in Montgomery County.

We coach kids ages 6–16 across the Red, Orange, Green and Yellow Ball pathway. Each program listing gives its ages and levels; partner classes can have a narrower age range. Your child's skills help us find the right fit within that program's eligibility. Private lessons are available at any level for extra 1:1 coaching.

Yes. Red Ball is the first step for kids learning paddle control, footwork and the rally. Group options depend on the current program listings; private lessons are available too. Text Coach Sam at 301-325-4731 to arrange a free 30-minute evaluation and find a starting point for your child.

No. Red Ball starts with kids brand-new to the court, and Orange Ball builds the rally. A free evaluation helps us recommend a current program that fits your child's skills and age. Check each listing for the levels it serves; private lessons are available at any level. Text Coach Sam at 301-325-4731 and we'll help you get started.

Text Coach Sam at 301-325-4731 to arrange a free 30-minute evaluation. For leagues, seasons and partner classes, follow the program's registration link and check its dates, ages and levels. For private, semi-private or small-group lessons, choose available times on our Lessons page. Coach Sam confirms the time and court before sending your invoice.

Comfortable athletic clothing, court shoes (non-marking soles), and a water bottle. Check your program listing for equipment details, or ask Coach Sam what your child needs before attending.

Your child's court depends on the program. Check the Bethesda season at /fall and MVF classes in Montgomery Village at /montgomery-village-youth-pickleball for their listed venues, dates and availability. The /schedule page lists separate drop-ins when available. For a Montgomery County free evaluation or a private lesson, Coach Sam confirms the time and court with you. Frederick programs and private lessons are at The Pickl Park; see /youth-pickleball-frederick for its options and eligibility.

Text Coach Sam at 301-325-4731 to arrange a free 30-minute evaluation. Share the days and area that work for your family; you’ll agree on the time and court by text. Your coach watches your child play and recommends the right Red, Orange, Green, or Yellow Ball court, with private lessons available too. There’s no cost and no commitment.

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Start with a free 30-minute evaluation to find your child's level and a program that fits. Drop-in sessions are single bookings when listed, with the rate shown at checkout before you pay. Six-week season blocks are $225 per player, paid up front, and summer camp is $50 a morning or $150 for the full week. The Pickl Park sets and shows the price for the Saturday league we coach in Frederick, and MVF classes are priced on MVF's own registration portal. Private lessons are $75 for the hour, and semi-private and small-group lessons are $40 per player for the hour. Request a lesson time first; Coach Sam confirms before sending an invoice. Check each program's cancellation terms before you register.

For new NGA-controlled offers using these terms, refund requests are reviewed case by case. A refund is not guaranteed. Existing registrations and confirmed lessons retain the terms provided when you registered or confirmed and any later agreed changes. Partner-run programs follow the host's terms. For existing Walter Johnson fall season registrations, the supplied terms make parent withdrawals non-refundable, move weather cancellations to the next open make-up date and provide refunds for NGA-cancelled sessions NGA cannot make up. For existing October 24 MVF Junior Tournament registrations, the supplied terms state no refunds, rain or shine and no rain date. MVF classes and The Pickl Park use their host's registration and cancellation terms. Check the specific offer and payment terms before paying, and ask Coach Sam about conflicting copy. The free 30-minute evaluation is always free and never charged.

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A $50 no-show fee applies to new lessons confirmed under these terms if you do not attend the confirmed lesson. Unconfirmed requests have no no-show fee. This policy does not add a fee to a lesson confirmed under an earlier agreement. For new NGA-controlled offers using these terms, refund requests are reviewed case by case. A refund is not guaranteed. Existing registrations and confirmed lessons retain the terms provided when you registered or confirmed and any later agreed changes. Partner-run programs follow the host's terms. Contact Coach Sam if you need to cancel or reschedule.

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Your child's session should fit their age and skill level. NGA coaches use youth-appropriate drills, warm-ups and game formats. Check the program listing for its group size and equipment details. If you're unsure which starting point fits, ask Coach Sam about your child's program options.

Your child's next step follows NGA's Red, Orange, Green and Yellow Ball pathway. Red Ball builds paddle control, footwork and a sustained back-and-forth rally. Orange Ball adds rules and full-court movement. Green Ball adds shot selection, positioning and teamwork. Yellow Ball is the coach-curated tournament track. Each program listing gives its ages, levels and group size; a free evaluation helps us recommend a next step within those requirements. Private lessons are available at any level.

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Yes. Private lessons give your child focused coaching at any level, from learning to rally through tournament preparation. Semi-private and small-group lessons are available too. Co-Founder Sam Morris is a former physical education teacher; Co-Founder Amine Lahlou is a former professional tennis player. Choose up to three available times; Coach Sam confirms the time and court before sending your invoice.

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It depends on the program's availability, ages and levels. Text Coach Sam at 301-325-4731 and we'll check the current options with you. Fall season registration covers the full season, paid up front; if the full block doesn't work, ask about the sub list. Private lessons or a free evaluation can help your player get started while you look for a group that fits.

Families across Montgomery County can explore our programs, including Bethesda seasons and MVF classes in Montgomery Village. Your home town may be different from the program's venue: check each listing for dates, ages, levels and registration details. For evaluations or private lessons, share the area and days that work for you; Coach Sam confirms the time and court. Our county guide links to local information for Bethesda, North Bethesda, Rockville, Potomac, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Silver Spring and Olney. Frederick families can see the separate guide to The Pickl Park.

Yes. Next Gen coaches a six-week Saturday youth league at The Pickl Park, an indoor pickleball club in Frederick, MD, which sets the age band: Kid's Drill and Play (ages 8–13). Registration and payment go through The Pickl Park, not this site. Private lessons in Frederick run at The Pickl Park too — request a time on our Lessons page, and Coach Sam confirms the time and court before sending an invoice.

Next Gen is youth-only (ages 6–16). For adults, Coach Sam offers private lessons separately through sammorrispb.com. Choose available times on his lesson scheduling page; Sam confirms the time before sending your invoice. Many of our NGA parents pick up the paddle alongside their kids.