MPC Clinics for 2025

MPC Clinics for 2025

May 1st - October 30th, 2025Mono, Ontario

Clinic Information

A variety of group clinics with a certified NCCP coach will be offered during the 2025 season with a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 members per coach. Fee: $25 pp.  
Note: NEW clinics will be added throughout the season.  Check out the Private and Semi-Private Lessons < here >.

These clinics are offered on the following dates and times:
Beginner (1.0) 
          Beginner Part 1 dates will be posted soon.
          Beginner Part 2 dates will be posted soon.

Novice/Early Intermediate (2.0 - 2.5) 
         Novice Part 1 dates will be posted soon.
         Novice Part 2: July 10th, 5 - 7pm

         Novice Part 2: July 15th, 9 - 11am

Intermediate (2.75 - 3.5) 
         Intermediate 1: July 9th, 11am - 1pm
  
         Intermediate 1: July 11th, 11am - 1pm
         Intermediate 2: July 17th, 5 - 7pm
         Intermediate 2: July 22nd, 5 - 7pm

Please see the overview of all clinics also posted on this page.  

To register for a clinic click the "Register" tab above.

Here are a few comments from previous clinic participants:
"...instructors were so patient and encouraging..."
"...the clinic was beyond what I expected..."
"...the quality of the instruction was excellent..."
"...the clinic was great..."

Beginner Clinic Overview

Beginner Part 1: Getting started
Ready to try pickleball, have fun, and meet new friends? This beginner-friendly clinic is the perfect starting point for those brand new to the game—no experience needed! You’ll learn how to warm up and stay safe on the court, how to hold the paddle, rules of the game, scoring, etiquette, ground strokes, serving and returning serves. You’ll also learn about the important double bounce rule and basic positioning. Through fun drills and practice games, you’ll build your skills and confidence—plus, you might just meet your future pickleball partner!

Beginner Part 2: Building on the Basics
Ready to build on what you learned in your first clinic? This second beginner session is perfect for those who know the basic rules and are ready for more! We’ll review ground strokes, serving, returning serves, court positioning, and introduce key footwork skills including the split step for quick reactions, the shuffle for controlled movement, and the drop step to help you move efficiently. You’ll also learn basic tactics such as how to steal time and apply pressure to your opponent through smart positioning and shot placement. With plenty of practice drills and game play, you’ll leave feeling more confident in your movement, positioning, and strategy—ready to enjoy friendly rallies and casual games.



Novice Clinic Overview

Novice Part 1: Developing Your Skills
Building on your previous experience, this Novice clinic focuses on continued skill development, consistency, and game readiness. Participants will refine key techniques including serving, groundstrokes, volleying, play at the Non-Volley Zone, and safe, effective court movement.

Novice Part 2 : Building Skills & Game Confidence
Novice Clinic Part 2 is for players who have learned and practiced the basics of the game and fundamental shots. If you would like to build more consistency, improve court awareness, and begin integrating strategy into your play this clinic is for you.

In this session, players will focus on:

  • Improving their serve and return
  • Developing better control of forehand and backhand groundstrokes, and dinks
  • Learning the basics of volleying
  • Understanding court position, shot selection and introducing doubles strategies

Come ready to learn, play, and have fun while building confidence on the court!

Intermediate Clinic Overview

Intermediate Part 1: Connecting the First 5 Shots
In this clinic participants will focus on enhancing their skills related to the first 5 shots of the game. Drills will include an emphasis on positioning and footwork and how these "actions" connect the effectiveness of these first 5 shots.

Intermediate Part 2: The Art of Control: Resets, Volleys & the Soft Game
Getting overwhelmed by hard drives?
Popping up balls and “offering a put away” to your opponents?
This intermediate-level clinic focuses on developing the essential skills of pickleball’s soft game—a foundational element of more advanced, strategic play.
Participants will work on: improving shot control and “touch”, making better shot selection, and slowing down the pace to regain control of the rally.
Through targeted drills and game-based scenarios, instruction will cover key soft game elements such as:
Resets – neutralizing fast-paced shots
Volleys – using soft blocks and directional control at the NVZ
Dinking – enhancing consistency, placement, and court movement

Intended Audience:
Intermediate players looking to advance beyond casual play and strengthen their competitive game. Recommended to follow the Intermediate 1 clinic.