First Serve - Intro to Pickleball

This clinic is perfect for first-time players or anyone looking to build a strong foundation in the fastest-growing sport in America! Learn the basics of pickleball in a fun-filled, 2 hour clinic. You will learn how to hold the paddle, prepare to hit the ball, and move with proper footwork. You'll learn all the basic shots including the "dink", forehands and backhands, the serve, drop shots, volleys and lobs. We will play games to teach players how to keep score. Leave this clinic with all the knowledge and tools to start playing right away.

Clinic Highlights

✅ Small-group coaching – Maximum 8-1 player-to-coach ratio
✅ Preparation - Learn proper footwork and mechanics for all basics shots

✅ Scoring and strategy – Game play to understand rules, scoring and strategy

Details

• Participants - Up to 8 players (maximum 8 players per coach)

• Levels - Ideal for Beginner / Advanced Beginners

• Duration - 2 hours

• Cost - $40/player

See Schedule for current days and times. Spots are limited. Contact Noah Simon at noahs@jccoc.org or Luan Tran at pickleball@jccoc.org to register or get more details.

Play with the Coach

This one-hour clinic will help elevate your game with personalized coaching in a fun, interactive setting! Our "Play with the Coach" clinic will provide a unique opportunity to refine your skills, learn advanced strategies, and get real-time feedback from experienced instructors. Whether you're a beginner looking to master the basics or an intermediate player aiming to sharpen your competitive edge, this clinic is designed to help you improve while enjoying high-energy gameplay.

Clinic Highlights

✅ Small-group coaching – Low player-to-coach ratio for tailored instruction
✅ Live gameplay with coach feedback – Learn by doing in point-play scenarios
✅ Strategy sessions – Positioning, shot selection, and doubles teamwork

Details

• Participants - Requires 3 players of similar ability / level

• Levels - All skill levels welcome (grouped by ability)

• Duration - 1 hour

• Cost - $40/player

See Schedule for current days and times. Spots are limited. Contact Noah Simon at noahs@jccoc.org or Luan Tran at pickleball@jccoc.org to register or get more details.

Shot Lab

Welcome to "Shot Lab", a series of targeted pickleball clinics where each session focuses on perfecting one essential shot. Whether you’re a beginner building fundamentals or an advanced player refining your weaponry, these high-rep, drill-based clinics will transform weak spots into strengths. Each 60-minute clinic zeroes in on ONE critical shot such as serves & returns or drops and dinks.

Clinic Highlights

✅ Small-group coaching – Low player-to-coach ratio for tailored instruction

✅ Fix flaws with expert coaching.
✅ Build muscle memory and gain confidence through repetition.

Shot Lab Clinics

• Serve & Return -  Start points with confidence by improving your serve and return of serve. Discuss techniques and strategies. 

• Dinks - Learn the basics and strategies behind the dink. 

• Drops -  Master the transition from baseline to kitchen.

• Drives - Learn the basics and strategies behind the drive.

• Volleys - Sharpen your hands for fast exchanges at the net and hitting winners with a combination of punch, roll and flick volleys.

• Overheads & Lobs - Master overheads and lobs to improve both your offense and defense.

• The "Erne" & "ATP" - Impress your friends and enemies by perfecting the "Erne" and "ATP" (around the post) shots.

Details

• Participants - Up to 4 players

• Levels - All skill levels welcome (grouped by ability if necessary)

• Duration - 1 hour

• Cost - $40/player

See Schedule for current days and times. Spots are limited. Contact Noah Simon at noahs@jccoc.org or Luan Tran at pickleball@jccoc.org to register or get more details.