PKLN Coaches

Find your next coach

Every PKLN coach is an independent instructor who plays, teaches, and competes. Tell us who you would like to work with and what you are after, and we will make the introduction.

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Pick a coach

Read the profiles below and choose whoever fits your level and goals. Not sure? Choose "Help me choose" on the form.

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Send the request

One short form. It reaches PKLN immediately, and we pass it straight to the coach.

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They take it from there

The coach contacts you directly to set up timing, location, and rate. PKLN does not handle scheduling or payment.

The coaches

Randy Halfpap5.3 DUPR

Randy Halfpap

Certifications Pending

Randy recently retired from 27 years of coaching college tennis and now works full time in pickleball. His philosophy is that all sports start from the ground up: footwork and positioning are crucial, and footwork combined with proper mechanics will make you a better player almost immediately. Once the foundation is laid, repetition under duress becomes most important. His favorite people to coach are the ones who feel they have hit a plateau and want to get over the hump — not only play at a higher level, but win medals at the next level. Over the years he has taught private lessons, group lessons, clinics, and camps.

Works with
All Ages & Skill Levels
Home courts
Harmon Courts | Dill Dinkers (Salisbury)
Service area
Salisbury, MD & Surrounding Areas
Davia Williams

Davia Williams

PPR Certified Coach

Davia is a PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) Certified Coach, Athletic Director, and lifelong coach with more than 15 years of coaching experience. A former college lacrosse player and Maryland State Soccer Coach of the Year, she has spent her career helping athletes build confidence, develop skills, and enjoy the process of learning. After relocating to the Salisbury area she found a passion for pickleball, and now loves introducing new players to the sport while helping experienced players continue to grow. Her lessons are energetic, encouraging, and focused on fundamentals, strategy, and making the game fun.

Works with
Ages 12+ & All Skill Levels
Home courts
Harmon Courts | Sea Colony | The Salisbury School
Service area
Salisbury, MD | Bethany Beach, DE & Surrounding Areas
Jeremy Buckley

Jeremy Buckley

PPR Certified Coach

Jeremy is a PPR Certified Pickleball Coach. He coaches at Courtside Pickleball and Tennis Club and assists in coaching intermediate and advanced classes at Kent County Recreational Center. Jeremy shares his enthusiasm for pickleball with all of his students — he not only solidifies and builds upon foundational principles, but helps his students learn and apply strategic game play. He also enjoys coaching partners in tournament preparation, personalized one-on-one lessons, and holding larger clinics for various skill levels.

Works with
All Ages & Skill Levels
Home courts
Courtside Pickleball
Service area
Dover, DE & Surrounding Areas
Zion McIntosh5.0 DUPR

Zion McIntosh

RPO Certified Coach

Zion is from Princess Anne, Maryland, with a strong background in baseball and other sports — he grew up competitive. He likes coaching that makes him learn things he did not already know. His specialty is youth players who already have a sporting background, along with fast learners of any age.

Works with
All Ages & Skill Levels
Home courts
Dill Dinkers (Salisbury)
Service area
Salisbury & Princess Anne, MD & Surrounding Areas
Charles Son4.7 rating

Charles Son

RPO Certified Coach

Charles has been playing pickleball for almost four years. He is all about finding those aha moments that take your game to the next level — in his words, most changes require small adjustments. He specializes in video review, going over film to explain court position, body mechanics, and shot selection. He works with adults and teens looking to refine their game and play advanced pickleball.

Works with
Ages 12+ & All Skill Levels
Home courts
Dill Dinkers (Salisbury)
Service area
Salisbury, MD & Surrounding Areas
Jeff Murphy4.125 DUPR

Jeff Murphy

Certifications Pending

Helping people improve has been a passion of Jeff’s since his teenage years, and coaching has always felt like a natural fit. Coaching pickleball was a natural transition because he loves diving into not only the technical side of the game, but the strategy behind it as well. He specializes in working with players who are hungry to understand the strategy and the “why” behind the game — processing shot selection, recognizing patterns, and positioning. He enjoys helping experienced players take their game to the next level, but is just as passionate about giving newer players a strong foundation so they can make smarter, more confident decisions.

Works with
All Ages & Skill Levels
Home courts
Harmon Courts
Service area
Salisbury, MD & Surrounding Areas
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About PKLN Coaches. Every coach listed here is an independent instructor who sets their own rates and their own schedule. PKLN makes the introduction and nothing more — we do not collect payment, take a fee, or manage sessions. Any agreement is between you and the coach.