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Or call us at (430) 297 1026
Obsessed Pickleballers ADVANCED BEGINNER Camp In Manvel, TX
Focused Classes
8:1 Ratio
Venue
Big Island Pickle Court - 4021 Big Island Dr, Manvel, TX 77578
(INDOOR FACILITY)
Date & Time
Saturday, June 20th, 2026 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Age
50 and over
Skill Levels
2.5 - 3.0 (Adv. Beginner) - Having a DUPR is not necessary
Pro Instructor
Coach Robert Cowan
🎁 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 Robert Cowan – Your Guide To The Next Level
I’m an IPTPA Certified Instructor, USA Pickleball Youth Instructor, and the man widely recognized as the best ambassador of pickleball on the Gulf Coast, with over 10 years of pickleball experience and teaching roles at some of the most prominent facilities in the Houston and Galveston areas. I’ve dedicated my coaching career to one mission: helping advanced beginner players build the solid foundation, confidence, and court awareness that creates a clear, direct path to 3.0 and beyond, especially players in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond.
Ten years later, I’m still at it — still coaching, still building, still watching players discover what this sport can mean for them.
What I bring to your game:
- IPTPA Certified Instructor — International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association
- USA Pickleball Youth Instructor — qualified to lead youth programs at the national level
- 10+ years of pickleball playing experience
- 3+ years of dedicated pickleball coaching experience
- Primary organizer of the Pickleball Tournament Series and numerous local blind draw and ladder events
- Host of the USA Pickleball youth program for the city of Galveston
My approach: Strategy, position, and placement. Those are the three things that separate players who stagnate from players who improve.
For advanced beginners, that starts with getting the basics right while they’re still easy to shape:
Where you stand on the court, when to move up to the kitchen line, and where to aim so your shots land where you want them instead of just back over the net. Built correctly from the start, every rep creates the right muscle memory, and every session moves you measurably closer to 3.0.
I coach with patience, positivity, and a genuine belief that every player in the room is capable of more than they think.
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 & Warm-Up (15 minutes)
Meet Your New Pickleball Crew
This isn’t a cold introduction. Within 5 minutes, you’ll know everyone’s names, where they play, and what they’re working on. You’ll exchange phone numbers right away — because connections matter.
- Dynamic warm-up designed specifically for 50+ players
II. The Foundation: Serving & Returns That Win Points (30 minutes)
Focus: The two shots that set up every point
Progressive Serving Technique:
- Flat, low-aggressive serve
- Slice serve with movement
- Topspin serve for depth
- Principles: In, deep, and toward the non-dominant side
- Serving Contest with targets — fun and competitive
Return Drill: Getting to net in one shot with proper balance and paddle positioning
III. Third Shot Mastery (30 minutes)
Focus: The shot that changes everything
- Third Shot Drop fundamentals with target practice
- Understanding when to drop vs. when to drive
- Cross-court point play with coach to apply new skills
V. Dinking Excellence (25 minutes)
Focus: Control, patience, and winning the kitchen battle
- Straight-on and diagonal dinking
Games:
- Longest Rally Challenge
- Dink placement contest
Advanced techniques:
- Adding spin and variety
- Recognizing the attackable ball
IV. Volleys & (35 minutes)
Focus: Building confidence at the net
High Volley Attack
Drill forehand and backhand volleys repeatedly
- Learn to put away high balls with confidence
Low Volleys & Touch: The Golden Circle method
- Keep balls low, eliminate pop-ups
- Half-volley control back into the kitchen
Transition Volleys: Low to high sequences
- Half-volley, kill shot patterns
- The crossing drill that prevents “cement feet”
BREAK (10 minutes)
VI. Speed Volleys (25 minutes)
Focus: Pressure training in a supportive environment
- Coach feeds aggressive balls at net players
- Customized speed based on skill level
- Practice new volley technique under match-like pressure
- Build reaction speed and confidence
VII. Lobs, Resets & Advanced Shots (25 minutes)
Focus: Weapons that win points
- Offensive vs. Defensive lobs — when to use each
- Reset shots: Neutralizing fast balls and regaining control
- Roll and Flick: Adding deception to your game
VIII. Live Game Play & Application (35 minutes)
Focus: Putting it all together
- Games to 7 points, rotating partners
Coach feedback on:
- Shot selection
- Court positioning
- Point construction
- Real-time corrections and strategy adjustments
IX. Wrap-Up & Your Path Forward (10 minutes)
- SWOT Message: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
- Drill assignments for continued improvement
- Community access and next steps
- Group photo + exchange of final contacts
Why We Are Obsessed With Beginner-Friendly Drilling (And Why You Will Be Too)
Most advanced beginner camps overwhelm you with too much too fast.
I’m different.
Here’s my philosophy: Repetition = Confidence
You don’t learn pickleball by watching demonstrations. You learn by actually doing it repeatedly, with correct form, with a coach watching every rep, and building the kind of muscle memory that holds up in real games.
And here’s the truth about why I’m obsessed with beginner-friendly drilling:
Because let’s be honest — we all love that moment when we try something new and it actually WORKS, don’t we?
That moment when your dink lands softly in the kitchen — every time.
That rush when your serve goes in deep and consistent.
That feeling when you rally back and forth with real control.
You don’t have to wait weeks to see progress. You see it immediately. Right there on the court.
That’s why purposeful drilling is the heartbeat of my advanced beginner camps. Not because I think it’s good for you (though it is), but because it’s incredibly satisfying to watch someone go from “I can’t do this” to “I just did that!” in a single afternoon.
Player Stories
See why 98% of our campers recommend this camp.
REMEMBER FEELING LIKE YOU WERE STUCK AT THE SAME LEVEL?
You know that moment when you see people playing pickleball and think…
…“I can’t reach that level”?
…“I’m not athletic enough”?
…“Everyone else can rally better than me”?
That feeling ends on June 20th.
Because by the time you walk off the court at 4:00 PM, you’ll be playing pickleball at a higher level. You’ll understand the rules better. You’ll know how to position yourself. And you’ll have a clear path to becoming the player you’ve been watching from the sidelines.
IMAGINE THIS: It's Monday, June 22nd (Two Days After Camp)
You’re at your local pickleball court and you see a group playing pickleball.
But this time, instead of watching from the sidelines, you walk up confidently.
“Mind if I join?”
They welcome you in. You step onto the court. You call out the score correctly. Your serves go in consistently. Your positioning is already better. You dink the ball back and forth. You’re playing pickleball better than you thought you would, and holding your own.
By the end of the games, they’re asking if you want to join their regular group. They’re exchanging phone numbers. You’re already part of the community.
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 Actually Immerse Yourself in Pickleball
I’ll teach you how to control rallies through intelligent positioning and smart shot selection, not just power. You’ll start winning more points while using less energy.
You'll Meet Your New Playing Crew (And Stay Connected For Life)
We’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 Have Confidence to Play Anywhere
I’ll help eliminate the hesitation that’s been costing you points. Drive or drop? Your body already knows. When to move to the kitchen? You’re already moving. How to handle the lob? You’re executing before you finish thinking about it.
You'll Understand Your Path to 3.0 and Beyond
I will help you identify the 2-3 technical flaws that are currently holding you back.
When I show you exactly how to fix them, the shots that used to frustrate you suddenly become your strengths.
Most players spend years fighting the same weaknesses. You’ll correct yours in a single day.
The forehand that used to sail long?Landing deep with topspin.
The backhand you used to avoid?
Now your go-to shot.
The serves that made you nervous? Setting up points in your favor.
You'll Fall in Love with This Amazing Sport
I’ll show you why millions of people are obsessed with pickleball. You’ll leave energized, excited, and already planning your next time on the court.
Remember feeling unsure if you’d be able to play pickleball with the confidence others play it with?
On June 20th, that question gets answered.
Because when you experience what it feels like to actually maintain a rally, when you’re laughing, competing, and connecting with new friends, that’s when you catch the pickleball bug.
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 transformation 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 2.5 to 3.0 to 3.5 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 June 20th
- 24/7 Access to Ask Questions – No question is too basic. Post videos, ask for help, get feedback from coaches and experienced players
- Complete Video Library with beginner-friendly content you can work through with your new partners
- Nationwide Network – When you travel, you already have friendly faces to play 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 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 beginners, players at the 2.5-3.0 level who have some familiarity with the game and are ready to build real, lasting skills. If you’ve played a handful of times and want to develop a proper foundation, you’re in exactly the right place.
I don't have a DUPR rating. Would I be eligible?
Absolutely! You don’t need a DUPR rating. The DUPR range (2.5-3.0) is simply to help you understand the level this camp is designed for. If you consider yourself an advanced beginner who’s ready to take your game seriously, you belong here.
I'm not very athletic. Will I be able to keep up?
Yes! With 10+ years of coaching experience and a dual certification background, I know how to meet every player exactly where they are. The entire session is designed to build from your current level — you’ll always be challenged appropriately and never lost.
What should I bring?
Just bring your paddle, court shoes, athletic wear, sunscreen, water, some snacks, and a towel.
Will I get one-on-one attention?
Definitely. With a maximum of 8 students, you’ll receive plenty of personalized feedback and individual attention throughout the camp. I pay close attention to each player’s positioning, placement, and decision-making, and I adjust in real time to get you the strategic improvements that matter most.
When do I get the bonuses?
You’ll receive immediate access to the eBook, audiobook, and community membership as soon as you register – so you can start improving right away!
I've done camps before and didn't improve much. Why will this be different?
Because I don’t just teach shots, I teach strategy. Position, placement, communication, risk-reward decisions, the fine points that most camps never get to. I’ve taught hundreds of players across four major Gulf Coast facilities, organized tournaments, and built pickleball communities from the ground up. I know exactly what holds intermediate players back. Plus you walk away with lifetime community access and ongoing coaching support. It’s a completely different experience.
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 in an indoor or outdoor facility?
This camp is being held in a fully indoor facility.
Ready For Your Breakthrough?
This is your moment.
Saturday, June 20th, 2026. 12:00 PM, Big Island Pickle Court, Manvel, TX
Players will walk in super passionate about their pickleball journey.
Players will learn, laugh, and engage in real drilling and improvement.
Players will walk out as confident pickleball players with new friends and a clear path to 3.0 and the understanding for beyond that.
The question is: Will you be one of them?
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