Our coaches

Good coaching changes the game

Certified instruction, competitive experience, and a player-first approach from coaches who care about your progress.

Meet the team

Coaching that meets you where you are

Whether you’re picking up a paddle for the first time or preparing for tournament play, our coaches build every lesson around your goals.

Coach Noah Ludwigsen

Noah Ludwigsen

  • PPR Certified
  • NJ Certified Teacher
  • Special Education Certified
  • Youth Clinics & Private Lessons

Noah is a pickleball coach and a self-proclaimed pickleball addict. Since picking up a paddle in 2023, he has dedicated himself to learning the game and growing the pickleball community.

With a degree in Education and six years of experience working with children in schools and summer camps, Noah brings a versatile skill set to youth clinics and private lessons at LBF. He has also earned his New Jersey teaching certificate and special education certificate.

Known for his fun-loving, enthusiastic approach to the game, Noah helps players find joy in their time on the court while improving their skills at the same time.

Coach Chenfei Gao

Chenfei Gao

  • PPR Certified Pickleball Coach
  • 4+ Years Competitive Experience
  • Coaching: All Skill Levels
  • Lessons in English & Mandarin

Chenfei Gao is a PPR Certified Pickleball Coach with more than four years of competitive playing experience. Chenfei works with players of all skill levels, helping them build solid fundamentals, make smarter decisions, and gain confidence on the court.

Years of tournament, league, and cross-club competition throughout New Jersey have shaped Chenfei's personalized coaching approach. Chenfei especially enjoys helping athletes transition from tennis, badminton, table tennis, and other racquet sports by identifying the habits that slow their progress and replacing them with practical, pickleball-specific skills.

Known for a thoughtful, player-focused style, Chenfei tailors every lesson to the student's goals, learning style, and individual needs. Whether teaching a first-time player, helping someone work toward their next rating, or preparing an athlete for league and tournament play, Chenfei simplifies the learning process and helps each player improve as efficiently as possible. Lessons are available in English and Mandarin.

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