Pickleball Performance Academy
Private and group lessons tailored to your specific needs
PPA pickleball lessons are both skill-building and engaging
Skill development, court positioning, strategy, and more!
Mark Carter
Over 40 years of coaching experience at the college, high school, and youth levels.
I dedicate myself to using my experience to build the skills of players just getting started or looking to move to the next level.
I believe that the combination of practice drilling and a positive learning environment allows for faster skill development. I use fun but challenging games to reinforce skills learned in our sessions.
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Individual Private Lesson
$75.00
for one hour -
Individual Private Lesson Bundle
$350.00 per person
5 one hour lessons -
Paired Private Lesson
$60.00 per person
Two people for one hour -
Paired Private Lesson Bundle
$275.00 per person
5 one hour lessons -
Small Clinic Lesson
$50 per person
Up to 4 people for 1.5 hours -
Small Clinic Lesson Bundle
$225.00 per person
5 one and a half hour lessons -
Large Clinic Lesson
Skills and Drills session prices to be determined upon contact
Between 4 and 25 people
*additional charges may be necessary if indoor court is required* -
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Lesson Descriptions
Private Lesson
One-on-one lessons designed for maximum progression personally tailored to you.
Drills and video analysis are used to improve your level of play from week to week.
Goals are set based on shots, game play or improving upon current rating level (2.5, 3.5 etc.)
Beginner Skill Development
Skills and Drills to improve your game. Our beginner sessions get you started with the proper fundamentals that allow you to grow into a successful player.
Sessions will often include:
- Dinking
- Third Shot Drop
- Serve
- Return of Serve
- Forehand/Back Punch
- Ready Position
- Split Step
- Basic Strategies
Game Strategy
Great for tournament preparation!
In pickleball, it makes sense to play to your opponent's weakness as much as it does to play to your strength.
Here, we identify your strengths and weaknesses and craft a game plan for both.
Small Clinic Lesson
Most often taught in a large group setting or covered in lesson one for beginners. This offers students an overview of the game and gives them the basics to get out and play.
Sessions will often include:
- Rules of the Game
- Court Dimensions/Break Down
- No Volley Zone explained
- How to keep score
- Proper grip
- Ready position
Teach the Pro
Become an expert!
Teaching your students from the kitchen line back to the baseline.
Learn a fun and engaging way to teach the sport and have fun while doing it!
Become the club's “go-to” expert on pickleball.
Introduction to Pickleball
Groups of 2-4 like skilled players can benefit from discounted prices and working with familiar players.
It is great for groups of players who feel stuck at a plateau and want to improve together.
Commonly used for tournament preparation as well.
Intermediate Skill Development
Whether you are building on strong fundamentals or need to correct deficiencies in your game, these sessions are for the player looking to take their game to the next level. A focus is placed on hitting the correct shot and developing gameplay strategies.
Sessions will often include:
- Forehand/Backhand Consistency
- Deep Serves & Returns
- Third Shot Drop
- Dinking Handling "Bangers" Strategies & Skills
- Adding Spin
- Effective Use of Lobs
Children/Senior Lesson
In an effort to grow the game and give back, introduction to pickleball clinics are delivered at youth camps, churches, schools, senior centers, and adult living facilities free of charge.
PPA provides nets, balls, paddles, and an introduction to this great game for all ages.
Book a Lesson!
Private and group lessons tailored to your specific needs!
PPA pickleball lessons are both skill-building and engaging!
Skill development, court positioning, strategy, and more!
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have trouble scheduling or deciding which lesson is best for you!
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