The Pickle & Chill

Academy

The Pickle & Chill Academy is a six-week progressive training program designed for players who want structure, accountability, and a clear pathway for improvement. Whether you’re an experienced beginner or looking to refine your fundamentals, this program offers a high-touch, personalized approach to help you elevate your game.

Program Structure

Our Academy follows a structured, sequential curriculum that builds skills and confidence week by week. Each session is designed to reinforce previous lessons while introducing new techniques, strategies, and drills to ensure steady progression.

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Application

Application Opens: December 8

Application Closes: January 2

Approval Emails Sent: January 6

Academy Begins Week of: January 12

Group Placement

You’ll be placed in a group that matches your skill level and preferred time slot for the best possible experience. Players can apply individually or as a group—just make sure DUPR ratings are comparable. If you don’t have a group, our instructors will create a balanced pod for you.

Academy

Coaches

David Seckel

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10+ years of experience
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Former Pro
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DUPR Coach
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Karl Johnson

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5+ years of experience
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PPR Certified
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DUPR Coach
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Kyra Wagner

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5+ years of experience
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PPR Certified
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Lara Thornton

Pod Size

Coaching

Pods are intentionally small to maximize personalized attention. Each pod will have no more than 8 players, and if a pod reaches 8, we’ll assign two instructors to maintain quality.

Our 1:4 coach-to-player ratio ensures individualized feedback and hands-on instruction. You’ll work with the same instructor for all six weeks, creating consistency and meaningful progression.

Our coaches are true pickleball elites with extensive competitive experience and a deep understanding of the game. Each instructor brings a proven track record of success, advanced training techniques, and a passion for helping players improve.

Through our six-week Academy program, our coaches will guide you every step of the way with personalized instruction and a structured progression plan designed to sharpen your fundamentals and help you reach your next level, maybe even next DUPR level.

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5+ years of experience
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Current NPL Pro
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PPR Certified
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Pricing

Members: $250

Non-Members: $325
This covers all six weeks—no prorated fees. At approximately $20 per hour, it’s one of the best values we offer.

Scheduling

We’ll do our best to honor your preferred time slot via the application form. If demand is high, we may adjust groups or timing to ensure proper leveling and pod sizes.

Ready to Elevate Your Game?

Apply to join the Pickle & Chill Academy and take the next step toward becoming the player you want to be.

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