Sue Adams, Director, Instructor, Pickleball & Tennis: sue@grotoncountryclub.com, 978-732-9088

· Alex O'Brien, Instructor, Pickleball, 978-732-9813
· Phan Nguyen, Instructor, Pickleball & Tennis, 781-249-5457
· Karine Marino, Instructor, Pickleball, 978-930-2060

See Court Reserve for information on clinics, private lessons, pricing, etc.

Sue Adams, Director/ Pickleball, & Tennis Instructor, Junior Camp

Certified by the Professional Pickleball Registry Level II and the Professional Tennis Registry, Level I, Sue has been coaching pickleball since 2017 and coaching tennis since 2018. For nearly 8 years, Sue has been the Groton-Dunstable girls tennis coach. Sue also coaches the Co-ed Fall Groton-Dunstable Pickleball club team and has been doing this for 2 seasons. Sue has been the Groton, USA Pickleball Ambassador since 2020. She is a Royal Pickleball and Veloz USA paddle ambassador. Offers demo paddle days and invites you to come the courts to try a new paddle. Additionally, Sue is a certified MY DUPR coach. She is the Founder/President of Friends of Groton Pickleball. She is passionate about both sports and looks forward to meeting you on court.

Alex O’Brien, Instructor

Alex has been playing pickleball since 2020 and remains a dedicated student of the game. He has achieved a 5.0+ rating and aspires to compete in PPA Tour events after graduating college. Alex serves as an assistant coach for the fall coed Groton-Dunstable Pickleball Club team, where he enjoys helping players develop their skills and confidence on the court. He has a genuine passion for seeing players improve and focuses not only on mechanical fundamentals but also on the mental side of the game. Alex emphasizes the psychological adjustments and training strategies needed to reach major rating milestones on DUPR, helping players understand how mindset and decision-making influence performance and long-term development.

Phan Nguyen, Pickleball & Tennis Instructor.

Phan is a PTR Certified Tennis Instructor and a PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, combining professional training with over 15 years of on-court experience. Throughout his coaching career, he has worked with players of all ages and skill levels, focusing on fundamentals, strategy, and building confidence on the court. Currently holding a DUPR rating of 4.96, Phan is an active and competitive pickleball player who stays closely connected to the evolving strategies and techniques of the sport. His coaching philosophy centers on creating a positive and engaging learning environment where players can develop their skills, deepen their understanding of the game, and most importantly, enjoy every moment on the court.

Phan is excited to bring his energy and experience to the pickleball community at Groton Country Club. He looks forward to helping players grow their game and share in the fun and camaraderie that make pickleball such a special sport.

Karine Marino, Pickleball Instructor

Karine Marino is a PPR Certified Coach with 5 years of experience. She was introduced to Pickleball in 2016, and she has made it her passion ever since. With a tennis background and experience in various racquet sports, Karine will break down your technique, build your strategy, and get you serving like a pro in no time. Whether you are a newbie or looking to level up, Karine makes Pickleball fun and rewarding, helping you shed old habits and develop a game you’ll love.