Junior Pickleball Academy

Junior pickleball is growing fast, and kids looking to learn and play deserve a high quality coaching team and supportive enviornment to help them achieve any of their pickleball goals, whether recreational or competitive. That’s why we created Montclair Pickleball’s Junior Pickleball Academy.

Why Pickleball?

  • Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport for kids and teens, offering a fun, social, and competitive environment that builds athleticism, confidence, and lifelong skills. Our Junior Pickleball Academy helps players ages 5-17 enjoy the fun of pickleball while progressing toward their highest potential, or whatever their pickleball goals are. We work with everyone from beginners just looking to learn the sport, to high-level players with goals of playing at the professional level.

Why Us?

  • Our academy was built by coaches who have played at the pro level and worked with thousands of kids over 10 years.

  • We work with kids ages 5 to 17, and run clinics for beginners and intermediate players, small group clinics for advanced players, private lessons for 1-4 players.

  • We help set up groups for drilling, and help players find partners for tournaments.

  • We are passionate about tailoring each player’s training to their specific interests and goals. Each of our coaches are experienced, talented, and passionate about working with kids.

Sponsorship Program

  • We offer special sponsorship programs for juniors looking to train seriously and play with us multiple times per week. Our sponsorship programs include discounted programs, lessons, free open play, free tournaments, and more. Please contact us at contact@montclairpickleball.com or call 973-699-5831 with any interest in more information about our sponsorship programs.

Meet Our Junor Pickleball Coaches

  • Adam Stone

  • Julie LaBattaglia

  • Jeff Hiers

  • Barbara Campbell

  • Matt Reed

We believe that junior pickleball is one of the fastest-growing and most exciting opportunities for kids today, and we’re proud to lead the way in creating a positive, high-energy environment where young players can thrive. As the sport of pickleball explodes across the country, more kids are picking up paddles, entering tournaments, and making friends on the court than ever before. We know that with high-quality kids pickleball training and structured junior pickleball lessons, young athletes can develop not just solid fundamentals but also the confidence and love for the game that will keep them active for life. Our top-tier coaches bring energy, knowledge, and care to every session, ensuring that each child—from first-time players to those preparing for tournaments—receives personalized attention and a clear, fun pathway to improvement. We’ve seen firsthand how valuable structured, engaging pickleball training can be for kids looking to build coordination, social skills, and sportsmanship, while also giving them a chance to challenge themselves and grow.

We have built out detailed lesson plans for our kids pickleball programs that are progressive and adaptable, allowing us to meet each player exactly where they are and take them where they want to go. Our coaching team is experienced, and passionate about fostering the next generation of pickleball players, whether your child is looking to play casually, compete in local tournaments, or aim for high-level junior pickleball events. We focus on developing essential skills like technique, decision making, footwork, control, strategy, and so much more in a fun, encouraging environment that keeps kids engaged. We take pride in creating a structured yet flexible junior pickleball training system that supports every child’s individual goals while ensuring they enjoy every moment on court. Whether your child is new to pickleball or ready to advance to the next level, our kids pickleball lessons and programs are designed to help them grow with confidence, energy, and a true love for the game.