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)
TBD
Novice/Early Intermediate (2.0 - 2.5)
Novice Part 1: July 22nd, 5 - 7pm
Novice Part 1: July 24th, 5 - 7pm
NEW Novice Part 2: August 7th, 5 - 7pm
NEW Novice Part 2: August 21st, 5 - 7pm
Intermediate (2.75 - 3.5)
TBD
Please see the overview of all clinics also posted on this page.
To register for a clinic click the "Register" tab above.
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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: Solidifying Fundamentals & Developing Confidence
Novice Clinic Part 1 is for players who are familiar with the basic rules and strokes of pickleball. If you are ready to begin improving your technique and consistency through structured instruction and practice this clinic is for you.
In this session, players will:
- Refine their serve and return
- Practice consistent forehand and backhand groundstrokes
- Begin working on controlled dinks at the net
- Learn proper footwork, paddle positioning and increase court awareness
Come ready to learn, rally, and grow your game in a supportive and fun environment!
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!
Novice & Intermediate Volley Series
Hop on the Volley Trolley!
Here we will train hitting all types of volleys, with a destination to consistency. This clinic is one hour per week, for four consecutive weeks, ONLY Volleys.
There will be two sessions available, one for novice, and one for intermediate players with a maximum four players in each.
Both sessions will run on Sundays, Novice from 1-2 pm, Intermediate from 2-3 pm.
Dates July 6, 13, 20, 27.
**Fee $50
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.