About the Academy

Founded by Long Island native, Ricky Mango – The Academy of Pickleball Training was born out of a pure passion for the sport. What started out as Ricky being an enthusiast to becoming a high level tournament player, it became evident he had a natural ability to teach. Other players started asking Ricky to do drills with them and through word of mouth he was quickly recognized as someone who could help others improve their game play.

With Ricky’s commitment to excellence, The Academy became a place to foster talent, community and skill development for players of all ages and abilities. Ricky believes pickleball is more than just a game – it’s a journey and everyone has a different path. He’s just there to assist. It’s a great way to bring people together, challenge themselves and have fun.

The philosophy at The Academy is that learning should be measurable. We implement innovative training techniques, structured programs, and a supportive community to help you achieve your goals on and off the court.

Ricky only selects an experienced team of instructors who are also passionate about teaching the fundamentals, strategies and advanced techniques that make pickleball so enjoyable and rewarding. We believe in a personalized approach, tailoring each lesson to suit individual needs, whether it’s improving your serve, mastering footwork, or refining your game strategy.

The Academy offers a variety of training programs, including private lessons, group clinics, up/down play, battle with the pros, tournament prep, teacher certifications and more - all designed to provide you with a clear path to achieving your pickleball goals.

We look forward to helping you reach your full pickleball potential!