Next Gen Youth Fall Season
- Venue
- Walter Johnson High School, Bethesda, MD
- Dates
- Who it fits
- Placed by skill · Green Ball and Yellow Ball
- Registration
- Next Gen — on this site
Montgomery County, MD · Ages 6–16
Youth pickleball in Montgomery County.
Find your child’s next step on the Red, Orange, Green and Yellow Ball pathway. Compare Montgomery County seasons and partner classes below. Start with a free evaluation, or request a private lesson. Each program has its own ages, levels, dates and venue — we’ll help you find the right fit for your player.
Programs & locations
Find a program that fits your family.
Compare each program’s venue, dates and eligibility before you register. A listed season may already be underway or closed to new registrations; its details page has the current availability and terms.
MVF Youth Pickleball — Fall Session II — Red / Orange
- Venue
- North Creek Pickleball Courts, Montgomery Village, MD
- Dates
- ET
- Who it fits
- Ages 8–16 · Red / Orange
- Registration
- Montgomery Village Foundation
MVF Youth Pickleball — Fall Session II — Green / Yellow
- Venue
- North Creek Pickleball Courts, Montgomery Village, MD
- Dates
- ET
- Who it fits
- Ages 8–16 · Green / Yellow
- Registration
- Montgomery Village Foundation
Start with an evaluation or a private lesson.
Your child can start at any step of the pathway. Text Coach Sam with the days and area that work for you; you’ll confirm the evaluation’s time and court together. For a private lesson, request a time first. Sam confirms the court before sending your invoice.
Explore your local guide
Your home town and the program’s venue can be different. These guides help you explore options at named program venues. Check the program’s listed venue and confirm partner locations before heading out.
Looking in Frederick County? See youth programs at The Pickl Park in Frederick. That venue has its own programs, age requirements and registration.
The Pathway
The Red → Yellow Ball pathway.
Your child progresses through NGA’s Red, Orange, Green and Yellow Ball pathway as their skills develop. A free evaluation helps us recommend a next step within the program’s age requirements. Check each listing for its available levels, group size and current dates. Private lessons are available at any level.
Red Ball · Ages 6+
New to the court? Start here.
Foam-ball group sessions that build the rally, footwork, and consistency from day one — your own court at your level. Private lessons are available to fast-track kids who want extra 1:1 reps.
Orange Ball · Ages 6+
Rallying and ready to grow.
Group sessions on rules mastery, sustained rallying, and full-court movement — the bridge to Green Ball. Private lessons available anytime a child wants extra 1:1 time.
Green Ball · Ages 10+
Strategy meets competition. Partnerships form.
Shot selection, court positioning, doubles teamwork.
Yellow Ball · Ages 12+
Coach-curated competitive groups. The pathway to tournament play.
Small groups of 3–5 athletes, custom scheduling, focused prep.
The Team
Built by Montgomery County parents, for Montgomery County parents.
Next Gen was started by two dads who coach the program they wished existed for their own kids.
Sam Morris
Head Coach & Co-Founder
Sam is a former physical education teacher and father to two boys, Kobe and Owen. He's been playing pickleball since 2019 and coaching since 2021. Sam and his son Kobe spend hours each week throwing, catching, chasing, and playing — this purposeful play helped Kobe start pickleball at age 5, playing full games.
Amine Lahlou
Co-Founder & Coach
Tennis coach and lifelong racket sports enthusiast, Amine grew up playing tennis and ping pong, developing an elite foundation in hand-eye coordination and court strategy. His competitive drive led him to become a K-Swiss Ultimate Tennis Tampa Bay League Champion, reaching the elite 6.0 level in 2015. Now a passionate pickleball convert, he brings those top-tier racket sport fundamentals to every session. A 4.5+ pickleball player himself, he trains alongside his own son Ryan—a Next Gen athlete—so he coaches every kid the way he coaches his own: patient reps, steady encouragement, and real progress session to session. As a dad of three, Amine knows the family side of youth sports from the inside out, pairing high-level fundamentals with the patience and warmth a young player needs to keep showing up.
Pricing
Know what you’re signing up for.
Season registrations cover a block of sessions, paid up front. Partner classes are booked and paid through the organization named on the listing. Drop-in sessions are single bookings when listed, with the rate shown at checkout. Check the program’s dates, eligibility, availability and cancellation terms before you pay. Check separately listed drop-ins.
Free30-minute evaluation
Start there — your coach watches your child play and helps you find the right next step. There’s no cost or commitment. You’ll confirm the time and court with Coach Sam by text.
Private lessons are available at any level. The Lessons page lists coaching options and rates. Request a time first; Coach Sam confirms your court before sending an invoice.
Parent FAQ
Montgomery County parent FAQ.
What ages do you accept?
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.
How much do youth pickleball lessons cost at Next Gen?
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.
Is pickleball safe for kids?
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.
Which Montgomery County towns do you serve?
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.
Questions? Call or text Sam at 301-325-4731.
Free 30-min Evaluation
Arrange your free evaluation.
Text Coach Sam to find a time and court for your family.
Let’s find a time to play.
Text Coach Sam to arrange your child’s free 30-minute evaluation. Share the days that work for your family and your preferred area. We’ll agree on the time and court by text.
Text to schedule a free evaluation301-325-4731
Ages 6–16. All equipment provided. No cost, no commitment.