Beginner Pickleball:
Discover why Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country! This fun and social game combines elements of tennis, table tennis, and badminton, making it easy to learn and enjoyable for players of all ages and skill levels. Learn the fundamentals — rules, scoring, serving, and basic strategies — while building confidence through friendly, low-intensity play. All equipment is provided; just bring comfortable shoes and enthusiasm!
Intermediate Pickleball:
Ready to take your game to the next level? This class is designed for players who understand the basics and want to refine their skills. Improve shot placement, consistency, and doubles strategy while developing better court awareness and communication. Each session includes guided drills and match play in a fun, supportive environment.
Pickleball is a great way to stay active, improve coordination, and enjoy friendly competition in a supportive environment.
All equipment is provided, just bring comfortable shoes and a positive attitude!
About our Instructor:
Donald Van Dyne is a Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR)- Certified PRO; the Director of Pickleball D3 Management Systems and the Lead Clinician and Pickleball Program Manager at The Mill Works in Westford, MA. In addition Donald is a tournament medalist, the Senior state champion in Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles, a Level 1 Referee, and a USA Pickleball Association Ambassador. Donald works to create a safe, encouraging, and fun learning environment for pickleball beginners to tournament contenders and coaches’ players of all levels to prepare for recreational and competitive play. Donald’s goal, through his collaboration with existing and new pickleball clubs, is to provide opportunities for new and seasoned players to have greater access to court time. Donald looks forward to sharing his pickleball passion with you soon.
BEGINNER:
The BEGINNER PROGRAM is for individuals that have never picked up a pickleball paddle or that have limited court time. This program will give a student the opportunity to build their game from the ground up before developing bad habits or poor stroke mechanics. You will learn the rules of pickleball, how to keep score, the difference between a drive, drop and dink and how to hit a groundstroke, serve, volley, soft shot, overhead, lob and the 3rd shot drop. This course is essential for all new players that want to have more fun learning and playing pickleball. All equipment will be provided during a class session including paddles, nets and balls. All you need to do is register, show up, wear tennis shoes (not running shoes) and be prepared to have fun and learn.
INTERMEDIATE:
The INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM is for a player that is greater than a 3.0 but not yet a 4.0. If you have never taken a lesson or have questions regarding court awareness, stroke development (drive, drop and dink), or shot selection this program is designed for you. The program will review your shot mechanics and focus on how to deal with bangers, how to tactically transition to the non-volley line, your consistency, court positioning, footwork, paddle control and basic knowledge of stacking and poaching.