How do you play pickleball? What’s a drop-shot? My dinks are too high! How do I hit a backhand groundstroke? I would like to play doubles better.
We have fun, dedicated and certified IFP and PPR Pickleball Pros ready to help you learn pickleball. Read about our team of coaches and pros at this link! Whether you prefer individual or group lessons, we have experience in teaching using game-based instruction. Since 2017, we have been teaching pickleball. We can help you obtain your goals as a recreational or competitive player! Ready to get started?
*Read the following BEFORE registering
ATTENDANCE: We design our lessons based upon 100% attendance. If already you know you cannot make a lesson date, please be courteous and consider registering for a later session. We also completely understand if you are unable to attend a lesson for any unforeseen circumstances and ask that you inform the instructor of your absence.
REGISTRATION: We accept more registrations than available spaces to accommodate last minute cancellations, changes and matching students to the correct class level. We confirm registrations with a “Welcome” email which is sent approximately 3-5 days prior to the session start date.
REFUNDS: We always, always guarantee full refunds if a class is full. Full refunds are given for cancellations prior to a session start date. If a medical reason or injury should prevent you from continuing class, a full refund will be given.
SHOES: All students must wear closed-toe tennis or court shoes. No running/walking/cross-trainer shoes.
MOBILITY: All students are expected to be mobile enough to jog at a moderate pace, and to move in all directions.
CANCELLED LESSON: If we are unable to instruct on the day of your lesson due to unforeseen circumstances such as inclement weather or rainout, participants will be contacted by the instructor 15-30 minutes prior to the start time. We will make every effort to reschedule the lesson within two weeks of the last date of the session.
2023 – Adult Weekly Lessons (April – June) REGISTRATION OPEN!
NEWBIES
Ready to learn the fastest growing sport in the U.S.! We will teach you the basics of pickleball to get you on the court and playing right away. We equip you with da best foundational skills and strategies that can help you be on the court confidently while keeping you safe and playing for longer. Whether you play with a small group or at a drop-in/open-play site, we will give you the tools for success. No prior racquet or paddle skills are needed. Nets, balls, and paddles included. Limited to 8 students. Click the day below to register.
MONDAY’s 2:00-3:00pm with Coach Dean McColgan
TUESDAY’s 3:00-4:00pm with Coach Yoshinori Tamukai
BEGINNERS
You know the basics of pickleball and how to score, but you may have trouble keeping the ball low; serving and returning deep; getting to the non-volley line safely; making a drop-shot into the non-volley zone; and knowing where to place the ball and when. Or maybe you need help on how to hit a better backhand, volley and dink. Sounds familiar? Not to worry! We got your back and can help you fix these and more. Balls and nets provided. Limited to 8 students. Click the day below to register.
MONDAY’s 3:00-4:30pm with Coach Dean McColgan
THURSDAY’s 3:00-4:30pm or 4:30-6:00pm with Coach Bob Lew
ADVANCED BEGINNERS
Oh gosh, while I know how to score and play pickleball, I need help keeping the ball in play. I can make 6 out of 10 balls into the court from a slow to medium paced groundstroke. However, I still hit balls into the net or out of the court. I make a lot of unforced errors. My backhand, volley and dink are improving, but I lack confidence in some or all of these strokes. I have trouble hitting moderately to fast paced balls. I do not know what to do when I get to the NVZ line. Does this describe your ability?? Not to worry! Register at the link below to get the skills you need to put the fun back into your game. Balls and nets provided. Limited to 8 students. Classes offered once a week. Select the class day below that works best for you and register.
MONDAY’s 4:30-6:00pm (FULL) with Coach Dean McColgan
TUESDAY’s 4:00-5:30pm (FULL) with Coach Yoshinori Tamukai
FRIDAY’s 4:00-6:00pm (FULL)* with Coach Kevin Ching (Note, this is a 2-hour class with 2 lesson dates, May 5 & 12. Registration for this class is on OPA’s Meetup. Click the link to signup.)
*Checkout our 2-hour Adv Beginners Drills class! Register here: Advance Beginners Pickleball Drills, Friday!, Fri, May 12, 2023, 2:00 PM | Meetup
INTERMEDIATE – Once a week. (6) six 1 1/2 hour lessons. These classes will take the Intermediate player to the next level! Get ready to spice it up! Add more spin and slice to your shots–whether it’s a dink or groundstroke. Learn how to see the pukas on the court. Hit with a lot more variety and force errors on your opponent. Keven Wong is considered one of DA BEST players in the state! We are fortunate to have him join our team. Balls and nets provided.
- Session 1: Intermediate Lessons: I can hit 7 out of 10 balls from moderate to fast paced groundstrokes, rally with direction, volley, serve offensively and attempt dropshots from the baseline and transition/opportunity zone. Maximum 8 players.
- Session 2: Play with a Pro! Round robin format. Intermediate to advanced players only. On court tips and strategy will be provided throughout. Maximum 7 players.
WEDNESDAY’s 3:30-5:00pm (FULL) with 5.0 Pro Keven Wong
TENNIS PLAYERS FAST TRACK TO PICKLEBALL – Once a week. (4) four 1-hour lessons. As a tennis player, you have the groundstrokes, volleys and overheads down, but you don’t know what it means to hit a drop-shot or why should you dink when you could instead whack the ball. Don’t be a banger or play mini-tennis on a pickleball court. Register for this class to leverage off of your tennis skills and become a pickleball player in no time at all. This is for the Advanced Beginner to Advanced level tennis players. Balls and nets provided.
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