Pickleball
Join a welcoming community of enthusiastic pickleball players at the largest pickleball facility in the Berkshires. Learn from talented instructors, compete in a tournament or league, join our ongoing drop-ins and organized play, or enjoy open court time with your friends on our six indoor and six outdoor courts––all with dividers for uninterrupted play.
PLAY, LEARN, & SOCIALIZE
UNLEASH YOUR PASSION for Pickleball
DEDICATED PICKLEBALL courts
Six indoor and six outdoor courts with cushioned surfaces.
CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS
Talented staff who can teach players at any skill level.
Improve Your Game
Private and group lessons, clinics, specialized training.
Play All Day
Easy drop-in scheduling, group play, and multi-level tournaments.
Ways to Play
With different ways to play, pickleball is available for any schedule, any skill level, any player.
Book a Court
Drop-In
Tournaments
After-School Pickleball
Junior Program
Our Junior Pickleball Program introduces kids to this fast-paced sport in a fun, social setting. Students learn proper techniques, game rules, and court strategies during weekly after-school sessions. Young players grow at their own pace while building confidence, making friends, and staying active through guided drills and supervised match play.
Meet Our Pickleball INSTRUCTORS
Expand your pickleball skills with private lessons and clinics to fast-track improvements to your game. Learn from our amazing instructors and watch how quickly your skills grow.
ALL Instructors are IPTPA certified.
Leia Miller
Leia Miller
As of December 2021, Leia’s journey with Bousquet Sport began, but little did she know it would lead to an exciting adventure into the world of Pickleball. Playing sports her entire life, pickleball became her new sports addiction. Leia decided to up her game and play a major role in the growth of pickleball at Bousquet Sport.
As the Pickleball Manager, she tirelessly worked behind the scenes to foster a thriving Pickleball community. Over the course of the year, she committed herself to honing her skills on and off the court. The passion and dedication paid off when she earned her Level One certification from the IPTPA (International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association) in April 2023. With all the hard work, Leia has earned the position of Director of Pickleball in October 2023.
Tyler Besse
Tyler Besse
After picking up a paddle for the first time in 2019, Tyler was instantly hooked on pickleball. He is always trying to improve his own game and has received IPTPA Level II certification.
Tyler actively competes in regional tournaments at 4.5+ level in men’s and mixed doubles, winning or placing in over 20 events including winning a Minor League Pickleball tournament. He loves sharing his enthusiasm for pickleball with others and helping players improve their skills. As an instructor, Tyler focuses on assessing each student’s strengths and areas for growth in order to provide customized instruction. He brings an encouraging and supportive approach designed to make sure every player is having fun on the court while steadily improving.
Tom Mooney
Tom Mooney
Along with fellow Bousquet Sport instructor Pat Mele, Tom was a leading influencer of Pickleball in the Berkshires. He brought pickleball to the Country Club of Pittsfield in the summer of 2019. The program started on Har-Tru tennis courts and immediately went from 12 to 80 pickleball players in the course of one year. That led to the Country Club being the first to install dedicated pickleball courts in the county.
Tom Won silver, Mens and Mixed doubles in the 2019 and 2020 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships in Indian Well Ca. Also competed in the US Open at East Naples Fla in 2021 and 2022. Won a Gold medal in men’s singles at the 2024 Naples Pickleball Center Championships sponsored by Paddletek.
Tom has attended camps and worked on his game with top pros like Tyson McGuffin, Catherine Parenteau, Morgan Evans, and Simone Jardim.
After spending 36 years in Professional Baseball as a scout, his passion now is focused on the game of pickleball and unlocking every student’s “superpower”.
“The game is fun, inclusive, and a great way to improve your social and physical health.”
Carter Tyer
Carter Tyer
Carter played pickleball for the first time in the summer of 2023 and instantly found passion for the sport. He is a student at Pittsfield High School, and when he is not in school, he’s on the courts drilling, practicing, and playing games. Carter loves to compete in tournaments and challenge himself as much as possible. His goal and dream is to become a professional pickleball player who competes on the pro tour.
Carter completed and received his IPTPA Level I teaching certification in April 2025, and he is excited to begin teaching lessons. He loves breaking down the game on a technical level and helping players find success in technique, strategy, and smart decision making.
Pat Mele
Pat Mele
Pat is an IPTPA Level I and II certified pickleball teaching professional trained to provide lessons to players at all skill levels, and he regularly competes in regional tournaments at the 4.5 level in both men’s and mixed doubles himself.
In addition to teaching pickleball, Pat also has a wealth of prior experience teaching racquetball and coaching youth sports. His personal proficiency in pickleball coupled with his instructional and analytical expertise ensures that his training is effective and that he brings a patient, supportive, and encouraging approach to all lessons.
Full-Service Pro Shop
EXPAND YOUR GAME
We know quality. Rent, demo, or purchase recently released paddles on-site at Bousquet Sport. Purchase new shoes, paddles, eyewear, and athletic clothing during your next visit, or get your existing paddles regripped by our experienced instructors.
Train with our coaches
Our IPTPA-certified instructors teach players at all skill levels through private lessons and small group clinics. From basic techniques to advanced strategy, our coaches create sessions that build your skills and confidence on the court. Players can practice what they’ve learned during supervised match play, getting real-time feedback to strengthen their game.
Pickleball Resources
Your Guide to Getting Started
Safety & Etiquette
Learn the rules and guidelines that make pickleball safe and enjoyable. Our comprehensive guide covers everything from basic court conduct to gameplay etiquette.
Self-Ratings Guide
Use the IPTPA skills assessment to identify your playing level. This detailed guide outlines the specific abilities and techniques that define each rating category.
PlayTime Scheduler
Our convenient online booking system lets you reserve courts and join games that match your schedule, putting you in control of your playing time.
Private Events
Book our pickleball courts for birthday parties, mini-tournaments, or other private events. Talk to our team about scheduling a group lesson during your event or just enjoy an afternoon of free-play with friends and family. Rentals are available for paddles, and safety gear for guests who need them. Our staff will help set up the courts and can provide basic game instruction to new players.
