From your very first paddle swing to competitive tournament play, Paddle Up's Training Academy gives you a clear path to becoming a better player.
LEARN PICKLEBALL AT PADDLE UP
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NEW TO 3.0
I'VE NEVER PLAYED
If you’ve never played pickleball before, this is the perfect place to start.
Our FREE Learn 2 Play class is a 90-minute introduction where our instructors will teach the basics and help you play your first games.​
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Everyone in this class is new to pickleball— you’ll fit right in.
INTERMEDIATE 3.0 - 3.5
BUILD THE FOUNDATION
Now that you've learned the basics, it's time to build the skills that make pickleball fun and competitive.
Our 201 Novice Training Clinic is a 5-week program designed to help newer players become more consistent, more confident, and ready for organized play.
Each week you'll work on one key area of your game.
3.5+
SHARPEN YOUR GAME
You're comfortable playing pickleball. Now it's time to learn why better players win.
Our 301 Intermediate Training Clinic is a 5-week program focused on strategy, court positioning, shot selection, and consistency.
Through coached drills and live gameplay, you'll become a smarter, more confident player.
NEW TO PICKLEBALL
Step 1: Start With a FREE Learn 2 Play Class
If you’ve never played pickleball before, this is the perfect place to start.
Our FREE Learn 2 Play class is a 90-minute introduction where our instructors will teach the basics and help you play your first games.
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✔ 90 minutes of instruction and play
✔ Learn rules, scoring, and basic strategy
✔ Meet other beginners
✔ Free loaner paddles available
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Everyone in this class is new to pickleball
— you’ll fit right in.
BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE
Step 2: Build Your Foundation with our
201 Novice Training Clinic
Now that you've learned the basics, it's time to build the skills that make pickleball fun and competitive.
Our 201 Novice Training Clinic is a 5-week program designed to help newer players become more consistent, more confident, and ready for organized play.
Each week you'll work on one key area of your game with live instruction, drills, coaching, and guided gameplay.
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What You'll Learn
✔ Master kitchen movement and positioning
✔ Build a reliable dink game
✔ Learn effective drop shots
✔ Improve volleys and net play
✔ Develop defensive consistency
✔ Small class sizes (8 players max)
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You'll Leave Ready To...
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Join organized play with confidence
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Rally longer
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Make smarter shot selections
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Play with better positioning
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Build habits that will help you improve for years
INTERMEDIATE
Step 3: Sharpen Your Game with our 301 Intermediate Training Clinic
You're comfortable playing pickleball. Now it's time to learn why better players win.
Our 301 Intermediate Training Clinic is a 5-week program designed to help players improve strategy, consistency, court positioning, and advanced shot selection.
Through coached drills, live gameplay, and weekly skill development, you'll become a smarter and more confident player.
What You'll Learn
✔ Advanced kitchen movement
✔ Purposeful dinking
✔ Consistent drops under pressure
✔ Offensive and defensive volleys
✔ Resetting difficult balls
✔ Advanced shot selection
You'll Leave Ready To...
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Compete at a higher level
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Win more points through strategy
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Create pressure instead of reacting
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Improve consistency under pressure
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Play with confidence against stronger opponents
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED
Ready to take your pickleball game to the next level?
The Road to 4.0 Series is designed for intermediate players who want to refine their technique, improve strategy, and develop the skills needed to compete at a higher level.
Each clinic combines high-repetition drills, live gameplay, and expert coaching to help you build confidence and make better decisions on the court.
Each session includes
✔ Focused drills that reinforce advanced techniques
✔ Live play to apply new skills in game situations
✔ Personalized coaching and feedback
✔ Strategy, positioning, and shot selection
By the end of each clinic, you'll leave with practical tools and greater confidence to compete against stronger players and continue progressing toward the 4.0 level.
Step 4: Advanced Skills & Drills
Road to 4.0 Series
Individual Clinics
Paddle Up Training Academy Instructors
Carter Smith
Head Teaching Pro
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Carter has been playing pickleball for 4 years
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His favorite part about teaching is getting to help players improve in the sport he loves.
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RPO Level 1 Certified
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DUPR Rating 4.662
Drew Koester
Teaching Pro
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Drew has been playing pickleball for over 8 years
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His favorite part about pickleball is helping Quincy players reach their potential and break through to the next level.
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RPO Level 1
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DUPR Rating 4.539
Claire Peterson
Teaching Pro
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Claire has been playing pickleball for over 8 years
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She is one of the top female players in Illinois and Missouri and regularly finds herself on the podium
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RPO Level 1
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DUPR Rating 4.94
YOUR FIRST 30 DAYS INCLUDES
UNLIMITED OPEN PLAY
Play as much as you want for 30 days
FREE
BEGINER CLASSES
Learn the game with guided instruction
EQUIPMENT
INCLUDED
Paddles and balls provided – just show up!
MEMBER PERKS
Discounts, priority booking & no guest fees