— CLINICS —
TEACH ME PICKLEBALL – FREE Introductory Class
Discover the excitement of pickleball, a fun and fast-growing sport for all ages and abilities. This FREE class is the perfect way to learn an amazing new hobby and become part of a welcoming community. Led by expert coaches, you’ll get started the right way and leave ready to join beginner groups to keep building your skills.
SOFT GAME CLINIC
This 2-hour clinic is all about turning your soft game into a weapon. We’re talking those silky dinks, buttery drops, and chef-kiss resets that make opponents question their life choices.
You’ll learn how to stay cool when the kitchen gets spicy, control tempo like a DJ, and win points with brains, touch, and placement—not by trying to blast a hole through the ball like your buddy who still thinks he’s playing tennis.
3 & a COACH CLINIC
Round up three of your pickleball partners-in-crime and gear up for a great time that blends coaching, comedy, and court domination. This isn’t your average drop-in session — this is your chance to team up with a local pro who’ll jump right into the action with you.
Across the session, you’ll cycle through mini-games, strategy challenges, and high-energy rallies while the pro dishes out real-time tips, shot corrections, sneaky tactics, and the occasional witty chirp. Expect a mix of learning and laughing — because yes, you’re going to get better, but you’re also going to have a blast doing it.
— 5 WEEK CAMPS —
LOCATION:
BURLINGTON PiCKLEBALL – 3185 HARVESTER ROAD, BURLINGTON
DATES:
|THURSDAYS| JAN 8 to FEB 5, 2026
TIME:
BEGINNER CAMP – 9:00AM – 11:00AM
ADVANCED CAMP – 11:00AM – 1:00PM
PRICE:
|MEMBER – $250+hst
|NON-MEMBER – $350+hst
WHY THESE CAMPS ARE DIFFERENT
- Small groups (max 8!) = quality reps + real feedback
A structured, skill-building journey
- Modern coaching rooted in what ACTUALLY works
- Clear weekly skill progression
- Fun atmosphere with a hint of sarcasm (you know me)
- Fast, noticeable improvement
This is ten full hours of guided training, tactical development, and quality play designed to elevate confidence, skill, and match IQ
I promise: you’ll leave each session feeling better, smarter, and maybe just a bit addicted.
Translation: you’re getting legit attention, real coaching, and zero room to hide behind a crowded court when I ask who popped the ball up.
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BEGINNER CAMP
Goal: Build confident, consistent, game-ready players who understand fundamentals, court IQ, and basic strategies.
WEEK 1 — Foundations & First Wins
Focus: Grip, ready position, footwork, basic mechanics
What you’ll learn:
- Proper Continental grip (no more “pizza slice” grips)
- Athletic stance & balance
- First contact points: forehand + backhand groundstrokes
- Intro to dinking: soft hands, arc, control
- Rules overview: scoring, rotations, kitchen basics
Fun drill highlight: King of the Square Dink Battle
WEEK 2 — Serves, Returns & Rally Building
Focus: Starting the point with confidence
What you’ll learn:
- Consistent, deep serves
- Deep + high-percentage returns
- Third-ball awareness (basic explanation, not yet strategy-heavy)
- Improving low-to-high swing and court positioning after serve/return
Fun drill highlight: Serve & Sprint Target Race
WEEK 3 — Net Play Essentials
Focus: Dinking, volleys, and life at the kitchen
What you’ll learn:
- Soft vs firm volleys
- Dink patterns (cross, straight, middle)
- Kitchen movement as a team
- Reset fundamentals (high-level intro)
Fun drill highlight: Dink Gauntlet (players try to survive against Coach Paul’s “friendly” dinks)
WEEK 4 — Third Shot Drops & Transition Zone
Focus: Getting to the net without panicking
What you’ll learn:
- Basic drop mechanics
- When to drop vs drive (simple decision tree)
- Navigating the transition zone without giving away free points
- Cooperative extended rallies
Fun drill highlight: Drop-to-the-Kitchen Challenge
WEEK 5 — Putting It All Together (Game Scenarios Week)
Focus: Apply skills with purpose
What you’ll learn:
- Positioning + movement with a partner
- Shot selection: when to be patient vs attack
- Serve/return patterns
- Confidence in real gameplay
Fun drill highlight: Rookie Rumble Mini-Tournament
ADVANCED CAMP
Goal: Elevate tactical IQ, win more points through strategy, consistency, pressure handling, and advanced shot variety.
WEEK 1 — Precision & Pressure Fundamentals
Focus: Sharpening elite basics
What you’ll learn:
- Tempo control & creating pace vs removing pace
- High-precision dinks (footwork patterns & depth control)
- Directional volleys with intent
- Serve variations (spin, depth, location)
Challenge drill: “Don’t Miss or Coach Paul Smirks at You” Dink Ladder
WEEK 2 — Third Shots: Drops, Drives & Dictating the Point
Focus: Forcing errors + setting up attacks
What you’ll learn:
- Correct drop shape + height discipline
- Drive mechanics (when to rip, when to soften)
- Combo sequences: Drive → Drop, Drop → Speed-Up
- Reading opponents’ court positioning to choose the shot
Challenge drill: Third Shot Pressure Pods
WEEK 3 — Transition Mastery & Defensive Resets
Focus: Winning the “messy” part of pickleball
What you’ll learn:
- Resetting with intent (absorbing and redirecting pace)
- Handling fast, aggressive teams
- Mid-court footwork & shoulder-high volley discipline
- Neutralizing speed-ups
Challenge drill: Reset Prison Break (escape Coach Paul’s attacks)
WEEK 4 — Advanced Attacks, Counters & Kitchen Domination
Focus: Offense, counter-offense, and controlling the NVZ
What you’ll learn:
- Timing aggressive speed-ups from dinks and volleys
- Reading opponents’ paddle angle and prep
- Counter-attacks and block volleys
- Middle pressure + partner communication patterns
Challenge drill: “Firefight Frenzy” Reaction Battles
WEEK 5 — Elite Match Strategy + Tournament Prep
Focus: Turning skills into wins
What you’ll learn:
- Pattern identification (opponents’ weaknesses)
- Creating chaos vs creating control
- Smart shot selection under pressure
- Stacking basics + partner role clarity
- Match play with coaching between points
Challenge drill: King/Queen of the Court – Advanced Edition