Learn to Play Pickleball in Jacksonville, FL
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the country.
(maybe the planet ... how would we know?) The fact that you're reading this means you want to get in on the action. Congrats on an excellent decision!
Book Your Intro Clinic
Paddles and pickleballs will be provided by Jax Pickleball Store . All you have to bring is comfortable clothes, athletic shoes and water.
Clinics are held Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 8 pm.
The cost will be $20. Limit is 8 people.
At completion of the clinic, you will receive a $20 gift card valid at Jax Pickleball Store.
Clinic is held rain or shine as the court is located indoors.
Our clinics operate on a scheduled appointment basis. When canceling an appointment, we require all customers to provide MORE than 24 hours notice before the scheduled time. Otherwise, we will charge customers for the full session.
If the signup says “Additional appointments aren’t available at this time. Check back soon.” All signups have been filled.
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What To Expect:
See bold calendar dates to the right for upcoming available clinics.
Pine Castle | 4911 Spring Park Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32207 [map]
Please note: The courts at Pine Castle are indoors inside the gymnasium. Clinics are held rain or shine.
Why an introductory clinic?
Although pickleball can be easily learned, it’s always better to have hands-on experience. Jax Pickleball Store owner Andy will demo pickleball paddles, serving, and more, as well as answer any questions you have. By the time you’re done, you’ll have active play experience under your belt, which will help you immensely as you continue to learn.
What will you learn?
When you’re learning how to play pickleball, you’ll be taught the ins and outs. This includes the different sections of the court, how to properly serve the ball, what to do in active play, scoring, and more. Andy will demonstrate before allowing you to practice serving and hitting the ball across the net. Once you feel comfortable, we’ll move into active play so you can feel what it’s like to compete against opponents.
Where to play?
There are numerous pickleball courts available in Jacksonville, Orange Park, and the surrounding areas. We’ve compiled a list of pickleball courts nearby, as well as if they are free to play or need a registration fee to access.
Individual & Group Training
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The Yards - Ponte Vedra
The Yards at Ponte Vedra offer a variety of opportunities to improve your game throughout the month. This includes introductory lessons, tournament preparation sessions, open play and more. Please check their website for the most up-to-date schedule available.
Yohann Nograbat - Fruit Cove Recreation Club
Yohann Nograbat is a coach and Pickleball Director at the Fruit Cove Recreation Club. Originally a tennis player, Yohann coached numerous players that achieved top rankings in the US and progressed to be some of the best players at Division 1 universities. He transitioned from tennis to pickleball in 2019, as it was a natural shift due to the sports’ similarities, and walked away with a gold medal at the US Open 5.0 singles event in his first year of playing. His coaching skills have transferred successfully into pickleball, and Yohann is actively transitioning top amateur players into the pro circuit. His knowledge of positioning, decision making and strategy on the pickleball court makes him one of the best in the sport.
Contact the Fruit Cove Recreational Club for more info.
Jeff Kinlaw
After being a USPTA Certified tennis instructor for 20 years, pickleball slipped in and took over. After picking up the game of pickleball in 2019 and becoming PPR Certified in 2020, I love the opportunity to be court and teaching lessons and clinics. Sharing the game of pickleball is important because I want everyone to have the chance to learn about and how to play the game of pickleball.
Certified Instructor
Tournament Player
Multiple medal winner
Contact:
Cell: 910.316.9560
Email: jhkpickleball@gmail.com
Erin Brown
Erin Brown was born in Tallahassee Florida. She played softball at Columbus State University where she was a two time first team all American, offensive player of the year and lead the nation in doubles. Played pro softball in Canada. She has a passion for traveling, backpacking, and fishing. Erin is an IFP Certified Instructor and has won gold medals at the Selkirk Americas Pickleball Challenge, Lucy Kitcher Gamma Vera Beach Open and Pictona Fall Vintage Open and won silver at the APP Delray Beach Open.
Contact:
TampaPickleballAcademy.com