THE ACADEMY & MORE
Looking to advance your Pickleball Skill?
Learn from the best with our professional coaching staff.
ALL COACHES CERTIFIED AND TRAINED
PROGRESSIVE CURRICULUM
GROUP CLASSES & CLINICS BY SKILL LEVEL
PRIVATE, SEMI- PRIVATE & SMALL GROUP LESSONS
Our academy will provide you with the tools and instructions to train, progress and make connections as you play from beginner to advanced.
The Pickleball Academy
NOVA CLASS (Beginners 2.0-3.0)
Embark on your journey towards pickleball excellence with a strong foundation. Join our Nova Class, meticulously designed to guide transitioning players from 2.0 to 3.0. Over the course of four weeks of 90 minute sessions, you’ll grasp the essential techniques of dinking, serving, returning and gain a solid understanding of scoring and other game fundamentals. The coaches will also give you an understanding of how the club works with organized drop in play, weekly events and are available to answer any questions.
This class is designed for 8 students and is $120. Each series is 4 weeks long with one 90 minute session each week. Members are eligible to redeem discounts on this series.
STELLA CLASS (Improvers 3.0 to 3.5)
Are you a committed 3.0 player, confident in your ability to execute dinks and the occasional 3rd shot drop? Our Stella Class is designed to fine tune your skills, amplify your game with powerful volleys, precise dinks, and strategic point resets. Each 90 minute session hones the essential techniques and tactics required to ascent to a 3.5 player rating. This class will complement consistent practice, gameplay, and drill games.
This class is designed for 8 students and is $120. Each series is 4 weeks long with one 90 minute session each week. Members are eligible to redeem discounts on this series.
SOLFORTH CLASS (Intermediate 3.5 to 4.0)
This series is perfect for those players with solid fundamentals, including 3rd shot drops, drives and dinking skills. Delve into technique refinement, strategic insights, and skill mastery, all while enjoying engaging drilling exercises and focused gameplay scenarios.
*Mini events (round robins) and tournament participation is encouraged outside of this series in order to continue to build on competition scenarios.
This class is designed for 8 students and is $140. Each series is 4 weeks long with one 90 minute session each week. Members are eligible to redeem discounts on this series.
ASTRO MINOR CLASS (Advanced 4.0 +)
Astro Minor is a tailor-made series for competitive players seeking to reach a higher rating above a 4.0. If you’ve tasted victory at 3.5 and held your group at 4.0 levels but are hungry for more, this specialized lesson series is your ticket to success. Our skilled instructors will guide you through the essential skills and strategies required to elevate your game. You’ll not only master crucial shot and drills, including the coveted Around The Post (ATP) shot but also gain insights into the winning tactics at this level. You will be given strategic skills to help your mindset while competing and a plethora of knowledge to help your tournament play as well.
*Mini events (round robins) and tournament participation is encouraged outside of this series in order to continue to build on competition scenarios.
This class is designed for 8 students and is $160. Each series is 4 weeks long with one 90 minute session each week. Members are eligible to redeem discounts on this series.
The Pickleball Lessons
Private Lesson
1 coach
1 student
60 minutes
$60-80
Semi- Private Lesson
1 coach
2 students
60 minutes
$60 /person
3 person Group Lesson
1 coach
3 students (max)
60 minutes
$40 /person
4 person Group Lesson
1 coach
4 students (max)
60 minutes
$30 /person
The Pickleball Clinics
Join us at The Pickleball Space for our exciting Clinics, designed to help players of all levels sharpen their Pickleball skills. Our 60-90 minute clinics focus on specific topics, providing you with targeted instruction in a small group setting of 6-8 players. These clinics are not only highly informative but also budget- friendly, making it easier than ever to refine your game. With numerous sessions offered each week, you’ll have ample opportunities to take your pickleball prowess to the next level. Whether you're a beginner looking to master the basics or an advanced player fine-tuning your game, our clinics are your pathway to success.
Clinic schedule will vary and includes a variety of topics, including some of the items listed below.
• 3DV (dinks, drops, drives, & volleys)
• Blocks, speed ups, & resets
• Roll brush, Smash, & lobs
• Cardio, footwork & hands drills
Pricing:
$25 for 1 hour
$35 for 90 minutes
Max 8
Clinic may be canceled if a minimum of 5 are not registered.
Members Discount Applies
Clinic schedules vary, please look on CourtReserve App to register.
The Pickleball Coaches
JOHN R. SOLEMA
Director of Development & Programs , PPR Certified
John Solema is a man of faith & family that took the leap from NYC/NJ to AZ in 2019. And at that time was when he first discovered Pickleball. With 4 years of playing recreationally and competitively, nearly 3 years of coaching outdoors and indoors, he brings a strong knowledge of the game and a solid approach to foundational mechanics. He has trained students between the ages of 4 & 74. His goal is to continue growing with the sport while helping others gain improvements on & off the courts. Coach John looks forward to building the community around The Pickleball Space where your game can thrive!
MATT BRODERICK
PPR Pickleball Coach
Matt Broderick recently became introduced to the sport of Pickleball while on duty at a fire station. Ever since he has become addicted to playing on his days off and during down time at the station. Although he has not been playing Pickleball for long, he has become PPR certified and is ready to embark on his coaching journey. Matt’s college baseball career honed his skills and instilled the discipline that now defines his coaching style. He has coached many left handed pitchers and has even thrown batting practice for a few legendary players. Join Coach Matt as he combines his sports experience, community spirit and unwavering dedication to help you excel on the pickleball court.
Tom Konkowski
IPTPA Pickleball Coach
Tom, an accomplished racquetball player, over the years has coached various athletes in different sports. Since 2021, he has been a certified instructor with the International Pickleball Teachers Professional Association (IPTPA) and a member of Pickleball Coaching International (PCI) and Play Pickleball Network. Additionally, Tom holds the title of Certified Junior Instructor with the IPTPA and is a member of Youth USA Pickleball.
Excited to apply his Considerate and Systematic coaching style to pickleball, Tom aims to leverage his experience and expertise in racquet sports to enhance player performance. In pursuit of further professional development, he has completed all coursework to become a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a credential he plans to achieve by the end of 2024.