<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 24px;"><strong>2024 Pickleball Clinics and Classes</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://www.naparks.org/custom_pages/6271/registration"><strong>Register Here!</strong></a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>PICKLEBALL 101:</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: left;">Pickleball 101 will take you through all the basic concepts, from how to grip the paddle and strike the ball, through court positioning and scoring. Students will also learn how to manage the New Albany Pickleball Complex signup boards so you can hit the ground running.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>ADVANCED BEGINNER 4 WEEK SERIES:</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">THIS IS A 4 WEEK COMMITMENT: WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE TO MAKE UP A CLASS THAT YOU MISS.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">We are offering a series of four one-hour clinics focused on teaching and developing skills and in-game strategies through drills and gameplay. The clinics run for four consecutive weeks for one hour each. Beginners are players who have never (or possibly only a few times) played organized pickleball and are unfamiliar with basic rules, while Adv Beginners understand key concepts, rules, scoring and have minimal basic skills.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>BEGINNER 4 WEEK SERIES:</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: left;" id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 14px;">THIS IS A 4 WEEK COMMITMENT: WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE TO MAKE UP A CLASS THAT YOU MISS.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align: left;" id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 14px;">We are offering a series of four one-hour clinics focused on teaching and developing skills and in-game strategies through drills and gameplay. The clinics run for four consecutive weeks for one hour each. Beginners are players who have never (or possibly only a few times) played organized pickleball and are unfamiliar with basic rules, while Adv Beginners understand key concepts, rules, scoring and have minimal basic skills.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>CARDIO PICKLEBALL (<span style="font-size: 16px;" id="isPasted"><strong>3.0+ SKILL LEVEL)</strong></span>:</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Cardio workout is 60 minutes of non-stop pickleball. An instructor feeds balls quickly between point play, keeping the atmosphere fun, lively (including music) and challenging. King of the Court format. Bring plenty of water.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>3.5 STRATEGIES AND DRILLS:</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">This program is targeted toward the player looking to move beyond mechanics and engage in the more cerebral aspects of the game. Elements like shot selection, set up vs attack, slow down vs speed up, patterns, stacking, communications, court awareness and movement will be stressed and practiced. A combination of drills and simulated gameplay will reinforce certain focus elements for each season.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>YOUTH CAMP (AGES 6-8) (AGES 9-12)</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">One of the fastest-growing racquet sports in the U.S., Pickleball is quickly becoming a favorite activity among young athletes. New Albany Pickleball Youth Camp will give your young athlete an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of this great sport while learning life skills and a healthy, fun activity. Registration includes a T-Shirt.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Clinic Schedule: April / May 2024</strong></span></p><table style="width: 100%;"><thead><tr><th><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Day</span></th><th><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Time</span></th><th><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Skill Level/Class</span></th><th><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Cost</span></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Monday</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">8-9am</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Cardio Pickleball</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">$20</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Monday</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">9-10am</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Pickleball 101</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">$20</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Tuesday</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">8-9am</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Beginner: 4-Week Series (4/23, 4/30, 5/7, &nbsp;5/14)</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">$75</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Tuesday</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">5-6pm</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Advance Beginner: 4-Week Series (4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14)</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">$75</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Wednesday</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">8-9am</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">3.5 Strategies &amp; Drills&nbsp;</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">$25</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Wednesday</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">4-5pm</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Pickleball 101</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">$20</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Wednesday&nbsp;</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">5-6pm</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">3.5 Strategies &amp; Drills</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">$25</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Thursday</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">9-10am</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;" id="isPasted">Advance Beginner: 4-Week Series (4/5, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16)</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">$75</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Thursday</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">10-11am</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Advance Beginner Drill &amp; Play</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">$25</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Thursday</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">5-6pm</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;" id="isPasted">Beginner: 4-Week Series (4/5, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16)</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">$75</div></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: left;"><br></p><p style="text-align: left;" id="isPasted"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Clinic Schedule: May / June 2024</strong></span></p><table style="width: 100%;"><thead><tr><th><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Day</span></th><th><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Time</span></th><th><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Skill Level / Class</span></th><th><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Cost</span></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Monday</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">8-9am</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Cardio Pickleball</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">$20</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Monday</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">9-10am</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Pickleball 101</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">$20</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Tuesday</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">8-9am</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Beginner: 4-Week Series (5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18)</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">$75</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Tuesday</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">10:30am-12pm</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Youth Camp: 2 Day (6/4, 6/6)&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ages: 8-12</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">$25</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Tuesday</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">5-6pm</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Advance Beginner: 4-Week Series (5/28, 6/5, 6/11, 6/18)</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">$75</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Wednesday&nbsp;</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">8-9am</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">3.5 Strategies &amp; Drills</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">$25</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Wednesday&nbsp;</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">4-5pm</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Pickleball 101</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">$20</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Wednesday</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">5-6pm</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">3.5 Strategies &amp; Drills</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">$25</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Thursday</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">8-9am</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Advance Beginner: 4-Week Series (5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20)</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">$75</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Thursday</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">10:30am-12pm</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Youth Camp: 2 Day (6/4, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20)</div><p style="text-align: center;">Ages: 8-12</p></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">$25</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Thursday</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">5-6pm</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Beginner: 4-Week Series (5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20)</div></td><td style="width: 25.0000%;"><div style="text-align: center;">$75</div></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: 1; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Instructor:&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p style="line-height: 1; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Mitchell Mink- PPR Certified Pickleball Instructor.</span></p><p id="isPasted">&quot;I was fortunate throughout my life to participate in numerous Sports, from Basketball, Baseball, Football, Golf, Rugby, and everything in between. Sports have provided me with a keen sense of self and the ability to work with others on a common cause throughout my professional and personal life.</p><p>I have been a New Albany resident since 1998. I have enjoyed coaching New Albany youth sports, Basketball, Football, Baseball, and Soccer. I was a member of the New Albany High School Football Staff from 2006 to 2015. Where we won 2 Regional Championships. Fortunately, I played Tennis at an early age and as a teenager was a member of a Junior Team that won the NJTL National championships.</p><p>I discovered pickleball in 2018. I loved playing so much that I started coaching and became a PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) Certified Coach in 2023. Since 2023, I have been teaching all levels ranging from complete beginners to the most advanced students on the nuances of Pickleball. My teaching style emphasizes stroke production and variety, court awareness and strategy, and taking students to the next level. I love how accessible pickleball is to people of all ages and ability levels, and how complete newcomers can start playing the game very quickly.&quot;</p><p><br></p><p id="isPasted" style="line-height: 1; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://www.naparks.org/custom_pages/6271/registration"><strong>Register Here!</strong></a></span></p>

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