Anthem, Arizona · Phoenix Metro

Play your next level.

Performance Pickleball is one of Arizona’s premier pickleball instruction and coaching groups. Clinics, lessons and competitive coaching that build your skills, confidence, strategy and results on the court.

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2.0 → 3.75+Every skill level
CertifiedProfessional instructors
We travelAcross the Valley

Instructional programs

A clear path
from first serve to competition.

Our programs are a progressive learning pathway for players at every stage. Each level combines professional instruction, skill-building drills, supervised play and practical feedback, so you develop sound technique, stronger decision-making and greater confidence on the court.

2.0 & 2.5+
Beginner

For new players. Learn the court, the equipment, safety, scoring, rules and where to stand, then build the strokes to play with consistency, control and good game etiquette.

What you’ll work on
- Grip & ready position
- Serves & returns
- Forehand & backhand
- Volleys
- Non-volley zone basics
- Scoring & rules
- Court positioning
- Simple drills & guided games
3.0 to 3.75+
Intermediate

For players who know the rules and can sustain short rallies. Develop shot selection, placement, movement and partner coordination, with structured point play to recognize game situations and choose higher-percentage shots.

What you’ll work on
- Mastering the fundamentals
- Third-shot drops & drives
- Dinking patterns
- Speed-ups
- Transition-zone play
- Buckling at the non-volley zone
- Lobs & overheads
- Serve & return depth
- Court coverage
- Partner communication
3.75+
Advanced

For skilled players seeking stronger competitive performance. Precision, speed, tactical adaptability and pressure management, trained through fast-paced drills and match scenarios against varied styles of play.

What you’ll work on
- Advanced spin
- Resets & counters
- Speed-ups
- Attackable-ball recognition
- Defensive recovery
- Stacking & poaching
- Opponent analysis
- Disguising attacks
- Anticipation & decision-making

How you move up

1 Skill assessment
An initial assessment places you at the right level from the start.
2 Goals & feedback
Defined performance goals and ongoing instructor feedback keep you improving.
3 Level up
Advance when you show reliable technique, effective shot execution, court awareness and level-appropriate strategy in live play.

Program formats

Ways to train.

Pick the format that fits your goals and your schedule. Many players combine them: a clinic or course to build skills, then private time to refine them.

Full-Day Clinics

Immersive · Group

A full day on court working through skills, drills and live play. The fastest way to make a real jump in your game.

Multiweek Courses

Week over week

A structured course over several weeks, building each session on the last so new skills stick.

Small-Group Programs

Players at your level

Focused sessions with a small group grouped by skill, so you get plenty of reps and plenty of feedback.

Semi-Private Lessons

Bring a partner

Share a lesson with a partner or friend. Ideal for working on doubles play together at a shared cost.

Private Instruction

One-on-one

A coach’s full attention on your game, your goals and the specific shots holding you back.

Supervised Practice

Play with a coach watching

Put new skills into live play with an instructor on hand to guide, correct and keep you on track.

Competitive coaching

Built for players who keep score.

We specialize in competitive pickleball coaching: instruction and development for teams, player pairings and individual competitors ready to take their game to the next level.

TeamsTraining and preparation for league and club teams.
Player pairingsPartners learning to cover the court, communicate and play as one.
Individual competitorsA development plan for your game and your next event.

Technical

Mechanics that hold up at speed. Clean strokes, footwork and a reliable soft game.

Strategic

Positioning, shot selection and game plans that put you and your partner in control of the point.

Competitive

Composure, decision-making under pressure, and performing your best when the match is on the line.

For pickleball clubs

Educational sessions for your members.

90-minute sessions on paddle technology, paddle setup and reconditioning, and more, followed by paddle fitting on your courts.

Club sessions

Where we coach

Home courts in Anthem.
On the road across the Valley.

Anthem, Arizona

Professional instruction at our home courts in Anthem.

Phoenix Metro

Our certified instructors travel throughout the Phoenix Metro area for clinics, lessons, team training and coaching. Bring us to your community, club or courts.