Pickleball Coach in Singapore
Looking for a pickleball coach in Singapore who can guide you with the right techniques, clear feedback and structured training?
At PickleGO, we make it easier for players of different ages and skill levels to learn from experienced coaches who understand the game. We offer structured sessions designed to help players learn the game with clear instructions and guidance.
Meet our pickleball coaches, view their profiles, and learn more about their certifications, accreditations and coaching experience today!
Meet Our Pickleball Coaches
At PickleGO, our pickleball coaches bring together playing experience, coaching knowledge and a genuine passion for helping players improve. They provide structured lessons that make the game easy to understand in a clear and supportive way.
Each coach has different strengths and teaching styles. They are also accredited by the National Registry of Coaches (NROC) or the National Registry of Exercise Professionals (NREP). Learn more about them below, including their coaching specialisations, certifications and experience.
Hian Tee
Hian Tee is a lifelong sports enthusiast. His love for pickleball began during COVID-19, and he has been playing the sport for more than 6 years.
He believes pickleball is one of the most inclusive racket sports, as it gives players of different ages and abilities a chance to learn, improve and enjoy the game. As a coach, Hian Tee finds it especially rewarding to see students win their first medals, improve their DUPR ratings and grow more confident on court.
- Adult group lessons
- Intermediate and advanced players
- International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA) Certified Coach
Asia Pickleball Open 2026, Bangkok
- Champion, 50+ Open Men’s Doubles
PPA Vietnam Cup 2025, Da Nang
- Silver, Mixed Doubles 50+
- Bronze, Men’s Doubles 50+
PPA Hong Kong Open 2025, Hong Kong
- Champion, Men’s Doubles 50+
China Open 2025, Chengdu
- Champion, Senior Men’s Doubles
PWR Masters 700 Tournament 2025, Japan
- Silver, Senior Mixed Doubles
Pesta Sukan 2024, Singapore
- Champion, Senior Men’s Doubles
- Champion, Masters Men’s Doubles
- Silver, Senior Mixed Doubles
- Bronze, Masters Mixed Doubles
World Pickleball Championship Asia Pacific 2024, Vietnam
- Champion, 50+ Open Mixed Doubles
- Silver, 50+ Open Men’s Doubles
- Bronze, 50+ Open Men’s Singles
Singapore Pickleball Open 2024, Singapore
- Champion, 50+ Men’s Doubles
- Silver, 50+ Men’s Singles
- Silver, 35+ Men’s Doubles
Asia Pickleball Games 2023, Taichung
- Champion, 50+ Men’s Doubles
- Silver, 50+ Mixed Doubles
Pesta Sukan 2023, Singapore
- Champion, Masters Men’s Doubles
- Silver, Senior Mixed Doubles
- Bronze, Senior Men’s Doubles
Singapore Pickleball Open 2023, Singapore
- Champion, Senior Men’s Doubles
- Singapore Pickleball National Ranking 2025 – Ranked #1 Men’s Doubles 50+
- Singapore Pickleball National Ranking 2025 – Ranked #1 Mixed Doubles 50+
Tess Chen
Tess is an ex-national pickleball athlete and NROC pickleball coach with strong local and regional playing experience. She helps players build proper fundamentals, improve their technique and develop smarter game strategies.
Her coaching style is structured, practical and supportive, making her suitable for players who want clear guidance and steady improvement on the court.
- Adult group lessons
- Private lessons
- Corporate workshops
- Seniors
- Intermediate/Advanced players
- Standard First Aid with CPR (HO) + AED
- Singapore Coach Excellence Programme Pickleball Level One
- Diploma in Sports Coaching with Merit
- The Science of Video-based Analysis in Sports – Notational Analysis
Singapore Open 2026, Singapore
- Bronze, Masters Mixed Doubles (Open)
Taiwan Open 2025, Yilan
- Silver, 35+ Mixed Doubles (5.0)
Pesta Sukan 2025, Singapore
- Gold, Masters Women’s Doubles
- Gold, U14 Split Age Mixed Doubles
- Bronze, U18 Split Age Mixed Doubles
PickleSlam 2025, Singapore
- Gold, 35+ Women’s Doubles (Open)
- Silver, 35+ Mixed Doubles (Open)
Singapore Open 2025, Singapore
- Gold, Masters Mixed Doubles (Open)
- Silver, Masters Women’s Doubles (Open)
The Flying Pickle Tournament 2025, Kuala Lumpur
- Silver, Open Women’s Doubles
Skechers Siam Pickleball Tournament 2024, Bangkok
- Bronze, 35+ Women’s Doubles (Open)
- Bronze, 35+ Mixed Doubles (Advanced Plus)
CelcomDigi Open 2024, Kuala Lumpur
- Gold, 19+ Women’s Doubles (Open)
- Bronze, 35+ Mixed Doubles (Open)
Pesta Sukan 2024, Singapore
- Bronze, Masters Women’s Doubles
Singapore Open 2024, Singapore
- Bronze, 35+ Mixed Doubles (Open)
Asia Pickleball Open 2024, Phuket
- Silver, 35+ Mixed Doubles (Advanced Plus)
- 4th, 35+ Women’s Doubles (Open)
Skechers Siam Pickleball Tournament 2023, Bangkok
- Gold, 35+ Mixed Doubles (Open)
- Silver, 35+ Mixed Doubles (Advanced Plus)
Asia Pickleball Games 2023, Taichung
- Bronze, 35+ Team Event (Open)
World Pickleball Championship 2023, Bali
- Gold, 35+ Mixed Doubles (Advanced Plus)
- 4th, 19+ Women’s Doubles (Open)
Pesta Sukan 2023, Singapore
- Silver, 19+ Women’s Doubles (Open)
Singapore Open 2023, Singapore
- Gold, 19+ Mixed Doubles (Open)
Asia Pickleball Open 2023, Phuket
- Silver, 35+ Mixed Doubles (Advanced Plus)
- Bronze, 35+ Women’s Doubles (Advanced Plus)
Paul Pang
Paul is a certified full-time pickleball coach with experience in both tennis and pickleball coaching. He is passionate about helping players of all ages build their skills and enjoy the sport.
His coaching style is approachable, supportive and player-centred. He tailors his sessions according to each player’s skill level, learning pace and goals.
- Adult group lessons
- Corporate workshops
- School programmes
- Learn-to-Play programmes
- NROC Level 1 Certified Pickleball Coach
- IPTPA Level 1 Certified Pickleball Instructor
- Certified First Aider
James Wong
James is a passionate pickleball coach with more than three years of playing experience and over a year of coaching experience. He is registered with the NROC and the Ministry of Education (MOE).
He has coached in schools, corporate events and ActiveSG Learn-To-Play programmes. His sessions are designed to be fun, engaging and supportive for players of different ages and abilities.
- Adult group lessons
- Kids group lessons
- School programmes
- Team building sessions
- Community programmes
- Learn-to-Play programmes
- National Registry of Coaches (NROC)
- Ministry of Education (MOE)
- Standard First Aid
- Pro Pickleball Registry (PPR)
- Racket Pro League Certification
- Singapore Pickleball Association Referee
Standard Chartered Games Pickleball Team
- Champion
TS Sports Pickleball Challenge 2025
- Runner-Up
PickleBean 2025 Mixed Doubles
- Bronze
Coached students from the following schools and institutions:
- St Gabriel’s Primary School
- North Vista Primary School
- Canossa Catholic Primary School
- Regent Secondary School
- Hwa Chong Institution
- National University of Singapore
Fish Tan
Fish is an experienced coach with more than a decade of experience in experiential learning and athletic coaching. His background includes outdoor adventure education, tchoukball, bowling and pickleball.
He brings a people-centred coaching approach to his sessions, helping players develop confidence, teamwork, resilience and stronger sporting fundamentals.
- Adult group lessons
- Private lessons
- Corporate workshops
- Team building sessions
- Singapore Coach Excellence Programme Pickleball Level One
- Certified Mental Toughness Coach
- Basic Sports Science Course
- Singapore Coach Excellence Programme Theory Level One
- Values and Principles in Sports
- SBF Level 1 and 2
- Standard First Aid with CPR AED
- Outdoor adventure educator since 2008
- Achieved Top 3 in the National Orienteering Competition every year
- Tchoukball coach since 2014
- Coached school CCA teams and community teams
- Bowling coach since 2016
- Coached athletes from beginner level to Centre of Excellence bowlers aspiring for the National Team
- Achieved National School Games Top 3 every year
- Supported athletes in various national and overseas competitions
- Expanded into pickleball coaching in 2024
Christopher
Christopher is a formally certified pickleball professional with a systematic and technical coaching style. His coaching focuses on biomechanics, strategic learning and “why-based” learning, helping players understand the reasons behind each movement and shot.
He has experience coaching players at different levels, supporting large-scale clinics and helping certify new coaches through RacketPro.
- Adult group lessons
- Private lessons
- Corporate workshops
- Beginners/Intermediate/Advanced players
- RacketPro COEBRA Coach
- RacketPro Level 1
- International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA) Level 1
- National Registry of Coaches (NROC)
- Ministry of Education Instructor (MOE)
- Selected as a COEBRA 2026 Season 1 Coach, chosen as one of the elite coaches for the COEBRA training programme (built around the “Alpha Mindset” and led by world legends such as Doubles World No. 1 Collin Johns).
- Technical Evaluator (RacketPro) – Assistant Clinician to assess and certify aspiring coaches for the RacketPro Level 1 programme.
- Represented RacketPro during the JOOLA Titans Tour in Malaysia
- Featured coach for the JOOLA “Play by Vision” launch in Singapore
Glen A. Liang
Glen is a passionate pickleball player and coach who enjoys helping players build confidence, develop strong fundamentals and discover their own playing style.
His coaching focuses on making learning structured, encouraging and enjoyable. He helps players understand not only what to do on court, but also why each skill or decision matters.
- Adult group lessons
- Corporate workshops
- School programmes
- PCP Coaching Certification Level 1
Picklesprout 2025 MXD35+
- Gold
Picklesprout 2025 MXD19+
- Silver
Picklesprout 2025 MS35+
- Gold
La La Latte Mini Competition MXD
- Gold
Kings Moneyball MXD
- Gold
Malcolm Tan
Malcolm is a certified Level 1 Pickleball Coach by Pickleball Academy Singapore and a full-time educator. He coaches pickleball on a part-time basis, with a focus on strong fundamentals, game awareness and a supportive learning environment.
Beyond coaching, Malcolm is actively involved in community sports development in Sengkang.
- Adult group lessons
- Private lessons
- Corporate workshops
- Team building
- Community programmes
- Level 1 Pickleball Coach
Pesta Sukan Community Championship Team 2025
- Bronze
Sengkang CSN x Bukit Gombak CSN Pickleball Masters Team 2025
- Silver
ACUVUE Rallies 2026, Kampung Kaki Category Team
- Silver
Sengkang GRC Pickleball Community Games 2026 Team
- Silver
Community Involvement
- Convenor, Sengkang West Pickleball Interest Group
- Vice-Chairman, Community Sports Network, Sengkang West
- Organised two GRC-wide pickleball tournaments for residents across Sengkang GRC
- Conducts bi-monthly pickleball clinics for Sengkang residents
Our Pickleball Academy Programmes
Our academy programmes cover a wide range of ages and skill levels, from adult lessons and kids' clinics to one-on-one coaching and team events. We keep things structured and relaxed, making sure every player feels supported and motivated from the very first session.
Our adult pickleball lessons are suitable for beginners and recreational players who want to learn the sport in a social and supportive setting. Sessions focus on the basic rules, proper techniques, court movement and game confidence.
Coaches:
- Tess Chen
- Paul Pang
- Malcolm Tan
- Fish Tan
- Christopher
- Glen A. Liang
Our kids' pickleball lessons introduce younger players to pickleball through structured, age-appropriate coaching. The programme focuses on movement, coordination, teamwork, sportsmanship and basic pickleball skills in a fun learning environment.
Coaches:
- James Wong
Private lessons are suitable for players who prefer focused guidance in a smaller setting. These sessions allow players to receive more direct feedback on their technique, movement, shot selection and overall game development.
Coaches:
- Tess Chen
- Malcolm Tan
- Fish Tan
- Christopher
The Learn-to-Play programme, as part of ActiveSG, is designed for new players who want a clear introduction to pickleball. It covers the essential rules, basic strokes, positioning and simple game strategies to help participants start playing with confidence.
Coaches:
- Paul Pang
- James Wong
Our corporate pickleball events are designed for companies looking for an active and beginner-friendly team-building activity. These sessions introduce participants to the sport while encouraging communication, teamwork and friendly competition.
Coaches:
- Tess Chen
- Paul Pang
- Malcolm Tan
- Fish Tan
- Christopher
- Glen A. Liang
FAQs About Pickleball Coaches in Singapore
Look at the coach’s certifications, playing experience, coaching style, and specialisation. For example, beginners may prefer a coach who focuses on fundamentals, while experienced players may benefit from a coach who teaches strategy and shot selection.
A certified coach is helpful because they can guide you through proper techniques, rules, positioning, and safe movement. This is especially useful for beginners, children, seniors, and players who want structured improvement.
Yes, PickleGO offers beginner-friendly lessons that cover essential strokes, rules, and strategies. The lessons are designed to help new players build confidence and enjoy the game. Book a pickleball class with us today!
Yes. We offer private lessons for players who want personalised attention, targeted feedback and coaching at their own pace. Enquire with us about private pickleball lessons now.
Yes! PickleGO offers pickleball lessons for children aged 7 to 12, with a focus on play-based coaching, teamwork and sportsmanship. Explore our kids’ pickleball lessons and find a class that suits your child.
Yes, you can. We offer corporate pickleball workshops designed for team bonding, communication, collaboration and workplace wellness. Plan a corporate pickleball event with us for your next team activity.
Participants should wear comfortable athletic clothing and non-marking sports shoes. We also recommend bringing a water bottle. Equipment may be provided depending on the lesson type, but you are welcome to bring your own pickleball paddle if you have one.
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