WHAT IS PICKLEBALL?  It’s a game for everyone no matter your age or physical ability. In the United States it’s reported there are more than 3,000,000 active pickleball players.  Pickleball is a blend of badminton, ping-pong and tennis. It’s played on a court measuring 20x44 split by a tennis style net. A court can be set up to be permanent or temporary. The equipment for pickleball is relatively inexpensive, players use a paddle and wiffle-like ball. You can play singles or doubles. The rules are simple, and the game is easy to learn. 

Beginner and Intermediate Classes Offered:  The BEGINNER LEVEL is for players that have never picked up a pickleball paddle or that have limited playing court time. This program will give a student the opportunity to build their game from the ground up before developing bad habits or poor stroke mechanics. You will learn the rules of pickleball, how to keep score, how to grip a paddle, the difference between a drive, drop and dink and how to hit a groundstroke, serve, volley, soft shot, overhead, lob and the 3rd shot drop. This class is essential for all new players that want to have more fun learning and playing pickleball. All equipment will be provided during a class session including paddles, nets, and balls. All you need to do is register, show up, wear tennis shoes (not running shoes) and be prepared to have fun and learn. 

Please note that there are only 4 players in a clinic to allow for individual attention and a much greater value for you, the participant!

The INTERMEDIATE LEVEL is for players that are a 3.0 or greater, but not yet a 4.0. If you have never taken a lesson or need a tune up or have questions regarding court awareness, stroke development (drive, drop and dink), or shot selection this program is designed for you. The program will review your shot mechanics, focus on how to deal with bangers, how to tactically transition to the non-volley line, work on consistency, court positioning, footwork, paddle control, game-play strategy and share fundamental knowledge of stacking and poaching.  See you on the court soon. 

MEET THE Pickleball D3 DIRECTOR & LEAD CLINICIAN:  Donald Van Dyne is a Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR)- Certified PRO; the Director of Pickleball D3 Management Systems and the Lead Clinician and Pickleball Program Manager at The Mill Works in Westford, MA. He directs all pickleball operations to include private, semi-private pickleball lessons and clinics, daily open-play pickleball sessions (Monday-Friday from 6am to 4:00p), organizes and supervises tournaments, leagues and pickleball special events. In addition, Donald is a tournament medalist, the Senior state champion in Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles, a Level 1 Referee, and a USA Pickleball Association Ambassador.
Donald works to create a safe, encouraging, and fun learning environment for pickleball beginners to tournament contenders and coaches’ players of all levels to prepare for recreational and competitive play. Donald emphasizes the mechanics and strategy of pickleball.
Along with coaching, Donald is skilled at designing operational systems for pickleball membership, court assignment and program management. Donald’s goal, through his collaboration with existing and new pickleball clubs, is to provide opportunities for new and seasoned players to have greater access to court time. 
Donald looks forward to sharing his pickleball passion with you soon. 
Paddle Up, Play Smart and Smile.