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Obsessed Pickleballers Advanced Camp In Elk River, MN

Where You Finally Become The Player You’ve Been Watching Others Be

Focused Classes

8:1 Ratio

Venue

Pickle Paradise – 590 Freeport Ave NW, Elk River, MN 55330

(INDOOR FACILITY)

Date & Time

Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Age

50 and over

Skill Level

3.5 - 4.0 (Advanced) - Having a DUPR Is Not Necessary

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 with a revolutionary coaching approach that’s helped hundreds of players break through plateaus and reach their true potential, especially players like you in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond.

I’ve coached everyone, from complete beginners to 4.5+ advanced players. I’ve competed at the senior professional level and won gold at the National Championships

After facing kidney failure and working my way back to my current level, I understand what it takes to overcome challenges and continue improving at any stage of life.

I’ve dedicated my coaching career to one mission: helping advanced players like you break through the ceiling that separates strong 3.5 competitors from true 4.0+ players.

What I bring to your game:

4.7 DUPR – 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, moving away from traditional “fundamental-first” repetitive drilling.

 Instead of giving you pre-set solutions to repeat, I give you real game problems and let you discover adaptive solutions. 

This creates true “knowledge of” the game through lived experience, not just “knowledge about” the game. 

At this 3.5-4.0 level, I don’t coach fundamentals. I coach systems: the decision-making layer beneath each point, the pattern recognition that lets you read opponents before they react, and the composure that keeps your execution clean when the match is on the line.

Whether you want to improve your fitness, develop your skills, compete in tournaments, improve your DUPR, or simply have more fun on the court… I’ll help you play with confidence and consistency while preventing injuries.

Players who train with me experience complete game transformations.

They win through intelligent positioning and shot selection, not exhausting power.

They understand the mental game.

They play multiple times a week with energy.

They build lasting friendships while leveling up their game.

Your 4-Hour Transformation Journey

I. Introduction & Competitive Warm-Up (20 minutes)

  • Player introductions and competitive goals
  • Quick connection exchange
  • Dynamic warm-up for experienced players
  • Controlled dink exchanges progressing into speed-ups
  • Cooperative-to-competitive transition drill

II. Third Shot Mechanics Breakdown (15 minutes)

Focus: Precision and decision-making

  • Drop mechanics from different court positions
  • Drive mechanics with controlled aggression
  • Hybrid drop-drive concepts
  • Reading opponent positioning before contact
  • When to drop vs. when to drive at advanced level

III. Third Shot "Take the Line" Drill (20 minutes)

Focus: Offensive pressure and court positioning

  • Third shot execution followed by aggressive court positioning
  • Taking away sideline options
  • Controlled advancement into the kitchen
  • Live reps with coaching feedback

IV. Third Shot Application Gameplay (30 minutes)

Structured points where every rally emphasizes third shot intention

Coaching focus:

  • Depth and margin control
  • Recognizing weak blocks
  • Transition timing
  • Partner communication

BREAK (5 minutes)

V. Transition Zone Reset Demo & Mechanics (15 minutes)

Focus: Mastering the toughest area of the court

  • Reset fundamentals under pace
  • Paddle angle control
  • Footwork in the transition zone
  • Soft hands under pressure

VI. Transition Zone Reset Practice (20 minutes)

High-repetition reset drills

  • Fast-feed pressure balls
  • Two-ball reset sequences
  • Transition battles to neutral
  • Reset into controlled dink exchanges

BREAK (5 minutes)

VII. Assertive Dinking Strategies (45 minutes)

Focus: Turning neutral dinks into offensive opportunities

  • Understanding when and why to apply pressure while dinking
  • Using angle, depth, pace changes, and spin to create advantage
  • Volley redirects and offensive dink placements
  • Recognizing attackable balls during dink exchanges
  • Drills focused on controlled aggression from the kitchen line
  • Competitive dink scenarios emphasizing strategic point construction

VIII. Advanced Strategy & Pattern Recognition (15 minutes)

Focus: Playing with intention

  • Identifying opponent tendencies
  • Creating repeatable point patterns
  • Setting up speed-ups
  • Risk management in competitive play
  • Doubles communication at advanced level

IX. Game Analysis & Competitive Play (40 minutes)

Extended structured gameplay

  • Games with tactical assignments
  • Real-time coaching corrections
  • Shot selection analysis
  • Court positioning adjustments
  • Pattern execution feedback
  • Mental composure in tight points

X. Closing & Performance Debrief (10 minutes)

Advanced SWOT review

  • Strengths
  • Weaknesses
  • Opportunities
  • Threats

WHY I'M OBSESSED WITH DRILLING (AND WHY YOU WILL BE TOO)

Most advanced camps spend too much time talking and not enough time competing.

I’m different.

Here’s my philosophy: Championship Systems = Championship Results

You don’t break into true 4.0+ play by listening to lectures about court positioning. And you don’t get there by hitting the same feed a hundred times in a straight line either. You get there by solving real game problems, under match-speed pressure, while a professional coach watches every rep – correcting not just the shot, but the decision behind it.

Because at the advanced tier, the difference between you and the player who beats you isn’t whether you know the shot. It’s whether you can find the right one automatically, under pressure, without thinking.

That moment when you read a serve before it lands and you’re already moving into position.

That feeling when you set up an attackable ball through pure patience and pattern, and then put it away.

That instant when a coach fires balls at you in rapid succession, and your hands just respond, no hesitation, no panic, just clean execution.

You don’t need weeks to feel that shift. You feel it right there on the court, that same session.

That’s why live, game-speed training is the heartbeat of this camp. Not because intensity is impressive on its own, but because solving real problems at real speed is the only way to build the kind of reflexive, pressure-proof game that separates a strong 3.5 from a true 4.0+ competitor.

Player Stories

See why 98% of our campers recommend this camp.

Remember The Last Time You Walked Off The Court Frustrated?

You know that moment when you replay the match in your head…

…thinking about all the shots you should have made?

…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 August 22nd.

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 THIS: It's Monday, August 24th (Two Days After Camp)

You walk onto your local court for your regular game.

As soon as you start warming up, your playing partners stop and stare.

“What happened to you?”

Your court positioning is perfect – you’re always in the right place at the right time. Your strategic decision-making is sharp. You’re not just hitting good shots – you’re constructing points like a 4.5 player. At the kitchen line, you’re solving problems your opponents create before they even know what’s happening.

By the third game, they’re asking what you did. By the fifth game, they’re asking where you learned it. By the time you leave, they’re asking if you can teach them.

That’s the difference between who you are right now and who you’ll be after the camp.

And it all starts the moment you register, because the transformation begins before you even arrive.

WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY WALK AWAY WITH (The Real Outcomes)

You'll Dictate Points Instead of Reacting to Them

I’ll teach you how to control rallies through intelligent positioning and shot selection, not power. You’ll start winning more points while using less energy. Soon after camp, your opponents will work twice as hard for half the results. This is especially important for us 50+ players: you’ll learn to play smarter, not harder.

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 Master the Drive-vs-Drop Decision Under Real Pressure

The third shot is what separates 3.5 from 4.5 competitors. I’ll give you the decision-making framework for reading court position in real time, plus the “attack drop” and combination sequences that keep opponents permanently off balance.

You'll Leave With a Real Roadmap to 4.5+

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 match or tournament.

Remember when you first broke into the advanced level and couldn’t wait to play every day? If that fire has been smoldering lately…

On August 22nd, it comes roaring back.

Because when you experience what it feels like to play at your true potential, when you finally execute the shots you’ve been working on under real match pressure, 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 3.5 to 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 August 22nd
  • 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 players.

Frequently Asked Questions

What skill level is this camp for?

This camp is designed specifically for advanced players at the 3.5-4.0 level. You should already dink, drop, and volley consistently. You should understand basic strategy but struggle with execution under pressure.

Yes, if you’re a strong 3.5 pushing toward 4.0. 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.

Absolutely. You don’t need a DUPR rating. The 3.5-4.0 range is simply to help you understand who this camp is designed for. If you consider yourself an advanced player ready to sharpen your strategic and competitive edge, you’re in the right place.

Just bring your paddle, court shoes, athletic wear, protective eyewear (optional), water, some snacks, and a towel.

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.

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.

Because I coach the strategic layer that most coaching never reaches. A Gold Medal at National Championships and six years of professional coaching means I know exactly what holds advanced players at 3.5 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.

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.

Yes. Pickle Paradise is an indoor facility.

Ready For Your Breakthrough?

This is your moment.

Saturday, August 22nd, 2026. 1:00 PM. Pickle Paradise, Elk River, MN

Players will walk in at the 3.5-4.0 level.

Players will meet their new pickleball crew and engage in intense drilling and strategic play.

Players will walk out with 4.5-level game intelligence and a clear path to championship-level performance.

The question is: Will you be one of them?

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