In 2015 I walked onto a local court at lunch just to watch a game I'd heard about. An elderly gentleman came over, held out a spare paddle, and said: “There is no watching.”
That was it. I was hooked from my very first point. More than a decade later, that same immediate welcome is exactly what I bring to every player I coach — especially players in their 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond.
When you're new, there's more to learn than how to hit the ball. You want to know where to stand, when to move, how to serve, what grip to use, and what you're actually supposed to do once the point starts.
So that's what I teach. We'll make sense of the rules, get your serve and grip working, and sort out positioning in a way that protects your body.
Pickleball can become the reason you get out of the house, meet new friends, laugh between points, and find a regular group.
Maybe you've already been out on a court. Maybe you've only watched from the side. Either way, it hasn't turned into anything yet.
And it isn't because you didn't like it. It's because nobody ever actually taught you the game.
Whatever you know, you picked up in pieces from whoever happened to be standing next to you. Nobody sat you down and explained the two-bounce rule, or why the kitchen line matters, or how on earth the scoring works when somebody shouts “four, two, one.”
So it stayed a good idea. Something you'd get around to. Never something you actually do on Tuesdays.
Here's the good news: this is the easiest problem in pickleball to fix. It takes four hours and somebody whose job is to teach it to you properly.
Maybe you've already been out on a court. Maybe you've only watched from the side. Either way, it hasn't turned into anything yet.
And it isn't because you didn't like it. It's because nobody ever actually taught you the game.
Whatever you know, you picked up in pieces from whoever happened to be standing next to you. Nobody sat you down and explained the two-bounce rule, or why the kitchen line matters, or how on earth the scoring works when somebody shouts “four, two, one.”
So it stayed a good idea. Something you'd get around to. Never something you actually do on Tuesdays.
Here's the good news: this is the easiest problem in pickleball to fix. It takes four hours and somebody whose job is to teach it to you properly.
Every stop has a purpose. Four focused hours take you from learning the basics to playing real points with confidence.
Introductions, paddle and court lines in plain English, then a gentle warm-up.
One grip that works for every shot, plus ready position and the split step.
Small adjustment steps and side shuffles at the kitchen line.
Soft hands, where to stand, and why patience wins more rallies than power.
The serve rules without jargon, a comfortable underhand motion, and deep returns.
The two-bounce rule, the kitchen, common faults, and scoring called out loud.
What it is, when it's worth trying, and when to return deep instead.
Rotating games with new partners each round, at a comfortable pace.
Questions, where to play locally, and a group photo.
This time, you know exactly where to stand. Your serves land in consistently. You're comfortable volleying and dinking.
When the ball comes back, you're ready. Your dink lands soft and low, right where you aimed it. Your partner looks over and grins. “You've been practising!”
By the end of the session you're rallying longer than you ever have. You're communicating with your partner. You're making decisions on the court instead of reacting in a panic.
And when it's time to leave, someone asks if you want to join their regular group.
That's the difference between who you are right now and who you'll be after this camp.
This time, you know exactly where to stand. Your serves land in consistently. You're comfortable volleying and dinking.
When the ball comes back, you're ready. Your dink lands soft and low, right where you aimed it. Your partner looks over and grins. “You've been practising!”
By the end of the session you're rallying longer than you ever have. You're communicating with your partner. You're making decisions on the court instead of reacting in a panic.
And when it's time to leave, someone asks if you want to join their regular group.
That's the difference between who you are right now and who you'll be after this camp.
Most camps send you home with nothing but memories. You'll leave with a system.
Written by head coach Mark Ianni, it captures everything taught on court and goes deeper — concepts explained for 50+ players, smart play strategies, injury prevention, drill progressions, and a roadmap from 2.0 to 3.0 and beyond.
Over 500 five-star reviews from players just like you.
Hundreds of players and coaches across the US in your corner: weekly live coaching sessions, 24/7 question answering, a full beginner video library, and a nationwide network.
Your camp crew becomes a nationwide pickleball family.
A small hint: it's another guide made specifically for beginner players 50 and over. It arrives after camp.
Beginner players at the 2.0–2.5 level.
You don't need one.
Yes. Every session adapts to the physical needs of the players in the room.
With a maximum of 8 players, every player receives personalized feedback.
Immediately on registration.
We aim to be fair and flexible. Refund and credit options depend on the amount of notice received.
Players 50 and over.
Most people come alone, and everyone starts as a beginner.
Your paddle, court shoes, athletic wear, water, a snack and a towel.
Yes — PikLab Concord is a fully indoor facility.
The whole afternoon is built around fundamentals-first drilling at your pace.
PikLab Concord, 1695 Willow Pass Rd, Suite 2, Concord, CA 94520.
Sunday, August 23, 2026 · 2:00–6:00 PM · PikLab Concord
Eight players will walk in at the beginner level. They'll drill the right fundamentals the right way, with an experienced coach guiding every rep. They'll walk out with a clear foundation and the tools to keep improving.
The only question is whether you'll be one of them.
