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Obsessed Pickleballers Advanced Tournament Training CAMP In Woodbury, MN
Where You Build the Strategy, Competitive Skills, and Composure to Win Tournaments
Focused Classes
8:1 Ratio
Venue
Pickle in the Middle Woodbury - 11160 Hudson Blvd N Ste 255, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(INDOOR FACILITY)
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Age
50 and over
Skill Level
4.0 - 4.5 (Advanced)
Pro Instructor
Coach Rob Gray
🎁 Bonus #1:
The Perfect Guide To Acing Pickleball eBook ($47 value)
🎁 Bonus #2:
Obsessed Pickleballers Lifetime Community Membership ($360/year value)
🎁 Bonus #3:
That's a surprise and you'll get that after the camp
Meet Coach Rob Gray — Your Guide To Championship-Level Performance
I’m a PPR Pro and Head Pickleball Professional, and I’ve competed at the senior professional level and won gold at the National Championships. I know firsthand what it takes to perform when the pressure is on…and how different it is to play well in practice versus executing when a tournament is on the line.
That experience is at the heart of how I coach. I’ve spent my career turning players like you into confident, consistent tournament performers, especially players in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond. My mission is simple: helping players break through what’s holding them back, elevate their game, and develop the skills and competitive mindset to win tournaments.
My credentials
4.5-5.0 Competitive Skill Level – Senior Professional tournament competitor
Gold Medal – Legacy National Championships, Arizona, January 2022
8 years of playing experience, 6 years of professional coaching
Kinesiology degree with minor in coaching and nutrition from the University of Minnesota
My approach: I use the Ecological Approach to coaching… I don’t hand you pre-set solutions to repeat. I put you in real competitive situations and let you find the adaptive answer, the same way you’ll have to on tournament day.
At the 4.0–4.5 level, technique isn’t the ceiling anymore. Your game IQ is what helps you win tournaments.
So, whether you want to prepare for your next tournament, compete at a higher level, improve your DUPR, win more matches, or become a smarter competitor on the court… I’ll help you develop the skills, strategy, and confidence to perform when it matters most.
Players who train with me experience complete game transformations.
They prepare for tournament situations, not just casual games.
They win through intelligent positioning, shot selection, and strategy, not exhausting power.
They know how to build a game plan, adjust to opponents, and close out tight matches.
They develop the mental toughness to stay composed under tournament pressure.
They compete with confidence, consistency, and purpose.
And they build lasting friendships with players who are just as competitive and passionate about getting better.
Your 4-Hour Transformation Journey
I. Welcome & Advanced Footwork (45 min)
Focus: Moving like a 4.5+ — biomechanics over athleticism
- Introductions, names, and a dinking game to warm the hands and read the room
- Advanced footwork demo — lateral, split-step, and crossover patterns (LL, SS, XO)
- 1v1 footwork with a partner to drill live movement
- 1v1 widening the court to 14′ — forcing full-court recovery and positioning Break (5 min) — Water, review & coaching notes
II. Offensive & Assertive Dinking (45 minutes)
Focus: Turning the dink into a weapon, not a wait
- Demo — angle, depth, spin, pace, and redirection to move opponents off balance
- Building the assertive dink that sets up the next-ball attack
- Competitive dink game — earning the right to attack out of the air
Break (5 min) — Water, review & coaching notes
III. Thirds — Drops, Drives & Hybrid (45 minutes)
Focus: Choosing the right third shot every time
- chanics of each shot — the when and why behind drop, drive, and hybrid
- Slinky drill / hybrid drill to groove progression and reset options
- Skinny singles focusing on the opponent — reading weakness and exploiting it
Break (5 min) — Water, review & coaching notes
IV. Transition Zone — Resets (30 minutes)
Focus: Neutralizing pressure and surviving the mid-court
- 1v1 — NVZ vs. transition zone resets under fire
- Transition vs. attacking scrimmage — earning your way to the line
Break (5 min) — Water, review & coaching notes
V. Advanced Strategies (45 minutes)
Focus: Playing chess, not checkers
- Partner communication and movement — moving as one connected unit
- Defending the rectangle and building the counter
- Reading opponent tendencies — is your opponent a banger? Attack the backhand?
- Setting up speed-ups and managing risk on the attack
- DDGO — dink, dink, go: when the speed-up is on
VI. Championship Game Play & Your Path Forward (closing)
Focus: Applying it all under pressure
- Tournament-style games rotating partners to face different styles
- Elite coach feedback — shot selection, patterns, positioning, and the mental game
- Your roadmap to 4.5+ and ongoing community access for continued training
WHY WE TRAIN YOU AT THE SPEED YOU’LL NEED TO WIN
Most advanced camps spend too much time explaining and not enough time testing you under real score pressure.
I’m different.
Here’s my philosophy: Better Game IQ leads to better tournament results.
You don’t become a better competitor by listening to a lecture. You become one by competing. You’ll be put into live, scored situations where every decision matters, every point has consequences, and a professional coach is there to challenge your choices and sharpen your decision-making in real time.
Because at the championship level, the difference between you and the opponents across the net isn’t whether you know the shot. It’s whether you can execute the right one automatically, under pressure, with the scoreboard in your head.
That moment when you read the return before it’s hit and you’re already positioned to attack it.
That feeling when you construct a point patiently, force the weak ball, and close it out exactly the way you planned.
You don’t need another season of league play to feel that shift. You feel it the same session, the first time the score gets tight and you don’t flinch.
That’s why high-intensity training is the heartbeat of this camp. Not because intensity looks impressive from the sideline, but because solving real tournament situations at real tournament speed is the only way to build the composed, decision-ready game that separates a strong practice player from a true tournament competitor.
Player Stories
See why 98% of our campers recommend this camp.
Remember That Game You Know You Should’ve Won?
You know that moment when you replay the match in your head…
…thinking about the third shot you should have dropped but drove instead?
…watching players you know you should beat walk away with the win?
…feeling that gap between the player you are and the player you know you could be?
That ends on September 15.
Because by the time you walk off the court, something fundamental will have changed. Your body will respond differently. Your mind will read the game differently. And the next time you play, your regular partners will immediately notice something has shifted.
IMAGINE THE NEXT TIME YOU'RE COMPETING
This time, you don’t walk onto the court hoping you can win a few games…
You walk on knowing you’re prepared.
You trust your shots. You trust your decisions. You trust the work you’ve put in.
You’re not playing cautiously. You’re not waiting to see what your opponents will do.
You’re taking control.
You dictate the pace. You make the shots that matter. You force your opponents to adjust to you. And with every game you win, something changes.
You start believing this could be your tournament.
The tournament where you make the deep run. The tournament where you finally break through. The tournament where your hard work starts showing on the scoreboard. And when you step back onto the court for the next match, there’s only one thought:
“We’re not here just to compete. We’re here to win.”
That’s the real transformation.
You’re becoming the competitor you’ve always known you could be.
The player who believes they can compete with anyone.
The player who plays with purpose, confidence, and control.
The player who doesn’t just show up to tournaments…
They show up expecting to make a run. And that transformation starts the moment you register, because your preparation begins long before your next tournament.
WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY WALK AWAY WITH (The Real Outcomes)
You'll Walk In With A Game Plan, Not Just Shots
You’ll learn how to build a strategy against an opponent you’ve never played, identifying weaknesses, choosing when to speed up vs. reset, before the first point starts.
You'll Meet Your New Playing Crew (And Stay Connected For Life)
I’ll connect you with other passionate players at your exact skill level. You’ll exchange numbers, join the Obsessed Pickleballers Community together, and stay permanently connected with everyone you meet.
You'll Leave With a Real Roadmap to 5.0
This isn’t just a great four hours. You’ll leave with an advanced SWOT analysis, tournament-specific drill assignments, and a clear plan designed to keep your improvement compounding long after camp ends.
You'll Reignite The Competitive Fire You Had When You First Discovered This Game
I’ll show you how good you can actually be. You’ll leave buzzing with competitive energy, already planning your next tournament and thinking about that next medal.
Remember when you first broke into the advanced level and couldn’t wait to compete? When making the finals or winning a medal felt like the goal?
If that fire has been fading away lately…
On September 15, it comes roaring back.
Because when you experience what it feels like to play at your true potential, execute under real match pressure, and knowing the secret recipe to winning tournaments, that’s when the obsession returns.
The Bonus Package That Keeps You Improving For Life
Most camps charge such hefty prices and send you home with nothing but memories. We’re giving you a complete competitive development system for life:
🎁 Bonus #1: The Perfect Guide To Acing Pickleball eBook ($47 value)
Written by Obsessed Pickleballers head coach Mark Ianni, it captures everything we teach on the court – and then goes even deeper – so you’re never guessing what to do next.
Here’s what’s inside:
- Every pickleball concept explained in detail for 50+ players
- Smart play strategies that win without exhausting you
- Injury prevention techniques for sustainable play
- Drill progressions you can work through with your new camp friends
- Your roadmap from 4.0 to 4.5 and beyond
Over 500 five-star reviews from players just like you who use it as their ongoing playbook.
🎁 Bonus #2: Obsessed Pickleballers Community Membership ($360/year value)
Imagine having access to hundreds of passionate players AND coaches from across the entire US.
Here’s what happens in the community:
- Weekly Live Coaching Sessions from coaches across the US – your camp friends join these sessions too, so you’re learning together even after September 15
- 24/7 Access to Ask Questions – post videos, ask for feedback from coaches and experienced players
- Complete Video Library with advanced-focused content you can work through with your new partners
- Nationwide Network – when you travel, you already have strong players to train with
- The Group Chat on Steroids – your camp crew is chatting, but so is the entire national community. You’re part of something massive.
Real benefit: Your camp crew just became a nationwide competitive family. Continuous coaching, continuous connection, continuous improvement, forever.
🎁 Bonus #3: That’s a SURPRISE! And a little hint: It’s another perfect guide for 50 and over advanced players.
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this camp for?
This camp is designed specifically for advanced players at the 4.0-4.5 level. .
I'm right at 4.0. Will I be able to keep up?
Yes, if you’re a strong 4.0 pushing toward 4.5. This camp assumes you have the shots and need the strategy. I drill at competitive intensity. If you prefer casual instruction, this isn’t the camp for you.
I don't have a DUPR rating, but I play at the advanced level. Would I be eligible?
Absolutely. You don’t need a DUPR rating. The 4.0-4.5 range is simply to help you understand who this camp is designed for. If you consider yourself an advanced player ready to strengthen your strategic and competitive edge, you’re in the right place.
What should I bring?
Just bring your paddle, court shoes, athletic wear, protective eyewear (optional), water, some snacks, and a towel.
Will I get one-on-one attention?
Yes. With a maximum of 8 players, you’ll receive plenty of personalized feedback throughout the camp. I watch every player closely and make real-time corrections that address both the technical execution and the strategic decision behind every shot.
When do I get the bonuses?
Immediately upon registration:
- Perfect Guide eBook (instant download)
- Community access (login credentials sent to your email)
You can start improving before you even arrive. The SURPRISE bonus will be sent to you after the camp.
I've done camps before and didn't improve much. Why will this be different?
Because I coach the strategic layer that most coaching never reaches. I know exactly what holds advanced players at 4.0 and what it takes to break through. Every drill has a tournament-relevant purpose. Every correction targets the system, not just the shot. And you walk away with a real competitive roadmap and lifetime community support.
What if I can't make it and need to cancel?
We understand that life happens, and we always aim to be as fair and flexible as possible.
If you need to cancel your registration for any reason, the following refund and credit options apply based on how much notice we receive:
30+ Days’ Notice
You may choose between:
• A 90% refund, or
• 100% credit toward a future Obsessed Pickleballers camp
15–30 Days’ Notice
You may choose between:
• A 90% refund, or
• 100% credit toward a future Obsessed Pickleballers camp
8–14 Days’ Notice
You may choose between:
• A 50% refund, or
• 100% credit toward a future Obsessed Pickleballers camp
0–7 Days’ Notice
While we’re unable to offer refunds within this window, we’re happy to provide 100% credit toward a future Obsessed Pickleballers camp so you don’t miss out.
To request a refund or credit, please email us in writing. Once received, requests are typically processed within 10–15 business days.
Thank you for your understanding—we truly appreciate being part of your pickleball journey and look forward to welcoming you on the court soon.
Is this camp indoors?
Yes! This camp is held in a fully indoor facility.
Ready For Your Breakthrough?
This is your moment.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026. 8:00 AM. Pickle in the Middle Woodbury, Lake Elmo, MN
Players will walk in at the 4.0-4.5 level.
Players will compete, drill, and apply championship systems under real pressure.
Players will walk out with a clear roadmap to 4.5+ and the tools to get there.
The question is: Will you be one of them?
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