Programs

Pickleball is a paddleball sport (similar to a racquet sport) that combines elements of badminton, table tennis, and tennis. Two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, much like a wiffle ball, with 26-40 round holes, over a net. We invite you to learn this fast-growing sport through our Pickleball program! Kevin and Shelly are IPTPA Level 2 Certified Teaching instructors and are excited to bring their expertise to the SAMLARC Community! 

Pickleball 101-Learn to Play: This Beginner class is for pickleball newbies and novice players that lack consistency in their overall game. Focusing on stroke mechanics, basic skill development, rules and scoring to get you ready to play. Paddles and balls will be provided. 

Pickleball 201-Drills and Skills: This Intermediate class will focus on shot selection, placement, and doubles strategy during offense and defense. Strategically move your opponents to create offensive opportunities. Players in this class must be able to maintain a longer rally and be consistent in skills such as serving, returning, and dinking.

Pickleball 301- Next Level: This class is for true 3.5-4.0 players with solid skills and control looking to fine tune their shot making while on offense and defense. The core of this class will be working on advanced concepts and strategies during play game.

Pickleball 401- Advanced Strategies: This advanced class/clinic taught by Senior Pro Multi National Champion Kevin Booth is for skilled 4.0-4.5 players only. Learn from the most successful senior pro player in Orange County! Kevin has been competing for 8 years and was the number one Senior Pro Player in 2020. Focusing on advanced strategies and concepts designed to enhance tournament readiness or high level competitive recreational play.

Youth Clinic: This beginner clinic ages 8-12 is for pickleball newbies and novice players that lack consistensy in their overall game. Focusing on stroke mechanics, basic skill development, rules and scoring to get you ready to play. Paddles and balls will be provided. 

Family Clinic: Learn how to play pickleball and meet other pickleball enthusiasts. Want to learn to play as a family, but need some help getting started? We will teach your family the fundamental shots of pickleball including dinking, serving, and serve reception. Focus will be on fun, fun, fun as well as rules and scoring. Paddles and balls will be provided. Ages 6+.

Wearing tennis shoes is highly recommended. Please bring your own water bottle.  

New Session Dates Available Now! 

2025 Upcoming Clinics:

January

Pickleball 101 Learn to Play: Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. || January 25 || $60 Min 4 -Max 8 participants

Pickleball 201 Drills and Skills: Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. || January 25 || $60 Min 4 -Max 8 participants

Pickleball Family Clinic 101: Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. || January 25 || $60 Min 4 -Max 8 participants

Pickleball Next Level: Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. || January 25 || $60 Min 4 -Max 8 participants

February

Pickleball 101 Learn to Play: Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. || February 22 || $60 Min 4 -Max 8 participants

Pickleball 201 Drills and Skills: Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. || February 22 || $60 Min 4 -Max 8 participants

Pickleball Family Clinic 101: Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. || February 22 || $60 Min 4 -Max 8 participants

Pickleball Next Level: Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. || February 22 || $60 Min 4 -Max 8 participants

2025 Upcoming Classes:

Pickleball 101 Learn to Play: Mondays, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. || January 27 - March 10 (6 weeks) $180

Pickleball 201 Drills and Skills: Mondays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. || January 27 - March 10 (6 weeks) $180

Pickleball 301 Next Level: Mondays, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. || January 27 - March 10 (6 weeks) $180

Pickleball 401 Advanced Strategies with Kevin Booth 4.0-4.5: Mondays, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. || January 27 - March 10 (6 weeks) $180

*No class on 2/17

Please contact instructor to register for an available class at: shelly@evolvepickleball.com