TRAINING AND CLASSES
Winter Season Lessons
Every year, thanks to volunteers, the club offers free lessons for a variety of skill levels. Various classes for all levels of players will again be available this winter season. A brief description of each class is listed below. Specific days and times are being finalized by the Scheduling committee and will be listed on the calendar.
Ball Machine - recommended for everyone wishing to use the ball machines. Learn the correct way to get the different machines on and off the courts. You will learn how to set up and program the machines and operate them in a safe manner. You should download the ERNE Pickleball app prior to attending training if you wish to use the ERNE ball machine.
Training starts on 11/6 and is on the 1st Thursday of the month from 5-7. Individual training can be arranged by texting Bill Lightfoot @ 727-271-0841
Beginner Lessons - recommended for anyone interested in learning how to play the great sport of Pickleball. You will learn the rules and basics of the game including how to keep score, serve, return of serve, dink, volley, court positioning and safety on the courts. Learn what it means when a player is talking about the "Kitchen". This program will help you get started to enjoy the game of Pickleball.
Instructors Jo-Anne and Roy Bentley / Tom Asbel and TBD
Training starts on 11/3 and is on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 7-9.
Skills & Drills - recommended for C & B players. You have the basic skills, understanding the rules, and how to play the game. Now, improve your game by practicing touch, placement, court positioning, and game strategy.
Instructors Robin Schneider one week and Nancy Amaro the other.
Training starts on 12/28 and runs Sun from 1-3
Advancing & Playing with Confidence - recommended for C & B players. Discuss your goals with the instructor (Bob Dalley) on which skills you would like to work on and improve upon.
Training starts on 11/17 and runs the 1st and 3rd Mon from 3-5
Get Past 4 - recommended for all levels of players. Did you know that in typical recreational pickleball, only one out of four rallies make it past the first four shots? Mastering the mechanics of those shots is important but knowing what shot to hit and why is just as important. The Get Past 4 Clinic on Wednesdays at 1PM is designed around the FOSS Approach. It is a top-down approach that focuses on the FRAMEWORK of the game, the OBJECTIVES for the serve and return side players, the STRATEGIES that you will employ, and the SHOTS that will allow you to extend those rallies and play your best pickleball. Players at all levels can benefit from a deeper understanding of the game. Please reach out to Ken Krueger if you have any questions about the clinic.
Training starts on 11/18 and runs Wed from 1-3
Advanced Strategies Training - recommended for B & A level players - Lessons will include strategies for advanced play.
Instructor Brion Fahey
Training starts on 11/13 and runs on Thur from 3-5. Please note that the Advanced Strategies Training with Brion Fahey will have its last Thursday session on January 22nd. The next session after that, will be on Saturday, February 7th from 1PM to 3PM and will continue weekly in that time slot through the end of April 2026.
Advanced Training - recommended for A level players - Course content will cover the various skills and strategies necessary to improve your game.
Instructor Mike Rocheleau