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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Private Coaching (1:1) - Private Coaching (1:1) - Private with Laura
PRIVATE COACHING (One-to-One)Thursday: July 16th with Rithy (Rain Date: July 30th) 3:30 – 4:30 PMThursday: July 16th with Sophie (Rain Date: July 30th) 3:30 – 4:30 PMThursday: July 23rd with Sophie (Rain Date: July 30th) 4:45 – 5:45 PMThursday: Aug 13th with Laura (Rain Date: Aug 27th) 3:15 – 4:15 PMTuesday: Aug 18th with Karl (Rain Date: Aug 25th) 3:00 – 4:00 PMWednesday: Aug 19th with Jill (Rain Date: Aug 26th) 3:15 – 4:15 PMWednesday: Sept 9th with Jill (Rain Date: Sept 16th) 2:45 – 3:45 PMTuesday: Sept 15th with Karl (Rain Date: Sept 22nd) 1:15 – 2:15 PMThursday: Sept 17th with Sophie (Rain Date: Sept 24th) 2:30 – 3:30 PM
This one-hour lesson is perfect for the player interested in focusing on a specific skill or strategy to increase his or her consistency on the court. Drop shots, serve consistency, footwork, mindfulness, soft hands, effective return of serve, overheads, lobs, etc….you name it, the coach will be there for you! Fun and focused!Note: the “Private Coaching” lessons are for players who already know how to play pickleball. It is recommended those interested in learning pickleball for the first time sign up for “Learn to Play Pickleball” or two “Private Coaching” lessons. Contact Laura if you are interested in a 1:1 lesson but they are full: laurau@straightuppb.comAll Mashpee Recreation lessons are provided by Straight-Up Pickleball and delivered by a passionate, experienced coaching team that genuinely cares about your progress. With a challenging curriculum and plenty of personal attention, our coaches are excited for the 2026 season and can’t wait to share their love of the game while coaching you to grow at your own pace.
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4:15 PM - 5:45 PM
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Competitive Edge Clinics (May-Sept) - Reset & Recover
COMPETITIVE EDGE: RESET AND RECOVERThursday: May 14th (Rain Date: May 21st) 4:15 – 5:45 PMWhen your team loses control of a rally, the ability to reset and recover keeps you in the point and shifts momentum back in your favor. This clinic breaks down the different types of resets used to neutralize pressure and regain control based on the shot you receive and your position on the court. Successful resets don’t just extend points—they set you up to win them. Notes: (1) Follow-up with “Play with the Coach” at 6:00! (B) Appropriate for intermediate and advanced players who will be grouped by experience level. Those new to the game should take “Learn to Play Pickleball.” COMPETITIVE EDGE: DROP, DRIVE, DOMINATEThursday: June 4th (Rain date: June 18th) 4:45 – 6:15 PMA high-energy 90-minute clinic focused on mastering the drive–drop combination and knowing exactly when—and why—to use the strategy. You’ll learn how to apply pressure with controlled drives, followed by effective drops, and defend against the same tactics when opponents use them. Through focused drills and competitive play, you’ll build smarter shot selection, stronger transitions, and the ability to dictate points instead of reacting to them. Notes: (1) Follow-up with “Play with the Coach” at 6:30! (B) Appropriate for intermediate and advanced players who will be grouped by experience level. Those new to the game should take “Learn to Play Pickleball.”COMPETITIVE EDGE: First to AttackThursday: July 16th (Rain Date: July 30th) 4:45 – 6:15 PMThis clinic teaches you how to take control of points at the NVZ by becoming the first player to attack with purpose. You’ll learn how to create offensive opportunities through proper spacing, to recognize and punish dead dinks, and to target your opponent’s feet with high-percentage attacks. The focus is knowing when to go, where to hit, and how to keep opponents on the defensive.Notes: (1) Follow-up with “Play with the Coach” at 6:30! (B) Appropriate for intermediate and advanced players who will be grouped by experience level. Those new to the game should take “Learn to Play Pickleball.”COMPETITIVE EDGE: Game Based TrainingThursday: Aug 13th (Rain date: Aug 27th) 4:30 – 6:00 PMUses fun, competitive, coach-designed games to target specific pickleball skills in real-play situations. Each game creates intentional pressure that reinforces smart decision-making, shot selection, and consistency. Players receive clear coaching feedback throughout, making this an engaging way to practice with purpose and elevate match performance.Notes: (1) Follow-up with “Play with the Coach” at 6:15! (B) Appropriate for intermediate and advanced players who will be grouped by experience level. Those new to the game should take “Learn to Play Pickleball.”COMPETITIVE EDGE: Winning 3rd Shot ChoicesThursday: Sept 17th (Rain date: Sept 24th) 3:45 – 5:15 PMThis fast-paced clinic covers third-shot options and strategy based on the return you receive and court positioning, with a primary mechanical focus on developing consistency with two of the options: drop shots and hybrid shots. Our serves are getting more challenging…it’s time to focus on the benefits with awesome 3rd shots!Notes: (1) Follow-up with “Play with the Coach” at 5:30! (B) Appropriate for intermediate and advanced players who will be grouped by experience level. Those new to the game should take “Learn to Play Pickleball.”All Mashpee Recreation lessons are provided by Straight-Up Pickleball and delivered by a passionate, experienced coaching team that genuinely cares about your progress. With a challenging curriculum and plenty of personal attention, our coaches are excited for the 2026 season and can’t wait to share their love of the game while coaching you to grow at your own pace.
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