# Chris Novelli > Chris Novelli is a Pickleball coach in White Plains, New York. Source: https://sites.coach/chris-novelli. Every page on this site has a Markdown version at its URL plus `/index.md`, or send `Accept: text/markdown`. ## About - Headline: I Teach Technical, Strategic Pickleball in Briarcliff Manor - Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors - Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts - Years of experience: 6 - Lessons taught: 5+ - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings 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. ## Packages and prices - **4-Lesson Court Smarts Builder**: 4 prepaid 60-minute lessons for $320.00 ($80.00 per lesson). Sold as 4 lessons. 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. - **Beginner Starter Pack**: 3 prepaid 60-minute lessons for $225.00 ($75.00 per lesson). Sold as 1 to 20 lessons. ## Where lessons happen - Travis Hill Park (Tennis Court), White Plains, New York - East Rumbrook Park, White Plains, New York - Main Street Park Pickleball, Tuckahoe, New York - Chilmark Park, Briarcliff Manor, New York ## Weekly hours - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM ## Cancellation policy - Cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours before a lesson. The coach charges no fee for a late cancellation or a no-show. ## Reviews > 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! > From Jeannine, 5 out of 5 > 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! > From Jill, 5 out of 5 > 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. > From Mike, 5 out of 5 > 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. > From Stephanie, 5 out of 5 > 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. > From Lee, 5 out of 5 ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Pages on this site - [Home](https://sites.coach/chris-novelli/index.md) - [All services](https://sites.coach/chris-novelli/services/index.md) - [Pickleball Lessons](https://sites.coach/chris-novelli/lessons) - [Private Lessons](https://sites.coach/chris-novelli/private-lessons/index.md) - [Group Lessons](https://sites.coach/chris-novelli/group-lessons/index.md) - [Lessons in Briarcliff Manor](https://sites.coach/chris-novelli/areas/briarcliff-manor) - [Lessons in Tuckahoe](https://sites.coach/chris-novelli/areas/tuckahoe) - [Lessons in White Plains](https://sites.coach/chris-novelli/areas/white-plains) - [Chilmark Park, Briarcliff Manor](https://sites.coach/chris-novelli/locations/chilmark-park-briarcliff-manor) - [Main Street Park Pickleball, Tuckahoe](https://sites.coach/chris-novelli/locations/main-street-park-pickleball-tuckahoe) - [East Rumbrook Park, White Plains](https://sites.coach/chris-novelli/locations/east-rumbrook-park-white-plains) - [Travis Hill Park (Tennis Court), White Plains](https://sites.coach/chris-novelli/locations/travis-hill-park-tennis-court-white-plains) - [Agent instructions](https://sites.coach/chris-novelli/llms.txt) ## Book through the API Chris Novelli sells Pickleball lessons on this site. It is one coach on TeachMe.To, listing id `95eb872e-7609-4f1d-9c67-94d927501c30`. An agent reads this coach, quotes what this site sells, and books it through the TeachMe.To agent API. - [Agent instructions, generated from the live API](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/llms.txt): Read this before calling anything. Sessions need no registration. - [This coach](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/95eb872e-7609-4f1d-9c67-94d927501c30): The coach read. `site.packages` are the packages sold here, priced as this site prices them, and `site.cancellationPolicy` is this site's policy. - [Open times](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/95eb872e-7609-4f1d-9c67-94d927501c30/slots): Pass `sitePackageId` and `locationId` with `from` and `to`. - Quotes and bookings: pass `sitePackageId` and `lessons` to `POST /quotes`, then `POST /bookings` with the quote. The booking returns `paymentUrl`; the student pays there, and the booking is readable while they do. Send `policyAccepted: true` after showing the student the policy when `site.cancellationPolicy.agreementRequired` is true. - [OpenAPI 3.1](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/openapi.json): The machine contract. The `sitePackageId` and `locationId` values for this site are in [llms.txt](https://sites.coach/chris-novelli/llms.txt).