Amanda Thurm - Pickleball Lessons NYC

CityPickle - Wollman Rink in Central Park NYC opens tomorrow 4/21/26! Schedule a session with me on these iconic courts: https://citypickle.podplay.app/coach/coachamanda

Coach tip: Don’t wear running shoes to play pickleball.

I see this all the time with beginners. Running shoes aren’t built for the side-to-side movement in pickleball, which means less stability and higher risk of injury.

If you’re just starting, pickleball shoes make a big difference.

Pretty cool moment for me. I was cited as an expert in this CNN Underscored guide 👇
https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/health-fitness/pickleball-shoes

The best pickleball shoes coaches and pros actually wear on the court | CNN Underscored The best pickleball shoes boost stability, agility and comfort. Here’s what experts and pros recommend wearing on the court.

$10 OFF all Hell’s Kitchen Pickleball Club tournaments with discount code: AMANDA

Hell’s Kitchen Pickleball Club hosts 4 tournaments every year that are open to non-members. Enjoy playing in the beautiful, members-only facility and there is usually quite a bit of prize money on the table. Check here for upcoming tournaments: https://pickleballtournaments.com/search?keyword=hkpc&show_all=true&zoom_level=7¤t_page=1

Spring's almost here which means it’s the perfect time to finally learn pickleball 🏓🙂

If you’ve been wanting to try pickleball or just started and feel a little lost, I’ll make it simple (and fun)!

Beginner-friendly lessons now open in NYC. Grab a spot here:

Pickleball Lessons with Amanda – NYC Amanda went from a novice player to a pickleball pro in less than a year — and you can too! Her sweet spot for teaching is beginners and advanced beginners who want to move up to intermediate play.

CityPickle Times Square - 30% OFF Discount Code

30% off court bookings and programming through 3/6/26

Discount Code: TSAT30OFF

CityPickle is your city's home for pickleball! I've been a CityPickle coach since April 2023 and it's one of my favorite places to play pickleball. Find me in the summer at their Wollman Rink - Central Park location or year-round at the new flagship in Times Square (opening February 2026). 🗓️ Book a private lesson with me at CityPickle: https://citypickle.podplay.app/coach/coachamanda