Najee Walker

Pickleball Manager - Nexton

Born and raised in the Charleston, SC area, Najee has been part of The Pickle Bar family for nearly three years. Many players may already recognize him as a familiar face behind the bar but these days, you’ll also find him on the court as Pickleball Operations Manager at The Pickle Bar.

Najee has been playing pickleball for three years and coaching for nearly two. He is an IPTPA-certified instructor and DUPR-certified coach, with extensive tournament experience and plenty of competitive matches under his belt.

Najee coaches players of all skill levels, from someone picking up a paddle for the first time to experienced players looking to take their game to the next level. His lessons cover the complete game, including fundamentals, dinking, resets, drives, serves, returns, court positioning, shot selection, partner chemistry, and overall strategy.

Beyond private lessons, Najee is heavily involved in the pickleball community through clinics, leagues, socials, tournaments, special events, and organized play at The Pickle Bar.

His coaching style combines energy, encouragement, strategy, competition, and plenty of fun. Expect to work hard, learn something new, build confidence and probably hear a little trash talk along the way. 

Whether you’re brand new to pickleball, trying to improve your rating, preparing for tournament play, or simply ready to stop making the same mistakes every game, book a session with Coach Najee and let’s get to work!