LESSONS/CLINICS
Group & Private Lessons/Clinics
Instructor: Ken Holman
.....resides in the Cowichan Valley during the summer months (May through October).
During the winter months (November through April) he has been the Teaching Professional at a 16-court pickleball facility in Southern Arizona, put on clinics in the Phoenix area and has helped to conduct clinics in Mexico.
Ken has been involved in racquet sports most of his life.
He is a certified (Tennis Canada) tennis instructor and currently has a 1745 tournament rating from the U.S. Table Tennis Association.
In pickleball Ken has a 5.256 (UTPR) tournament rating from USA Pickleball.
Group Lessons: (See below for scheduled lessons) Can be held on any available courts
between Victoria and Campbell River, between May and October. Maximum
of 4 players per court and a minimum of 8 participants per
lesson. Intermediate Lessons: designed for 3.0, 3.5 & 4.0 rated players whose game has stalled and would like to move it to the next level, and for those players who are hampered by arm or shoulder injuries as the result of poor stroke mechanics. The lesson reviews the fundamentals, offers suggestions to quickly improve your game, discusses strategy and the importance of the first 3 strokes of a point, how to execute those 3 strokes, and a look at the 'net game' including dinking. "I went to play today for a couple hours. I was so worried that in attempting to follow through with what you had taught me, my game, as I knew it, was destroyed haha! I felt like I was doing everything you told me and my game was great. A couple people commented on it. I also naturally served in a much better way - it just kind of happened and felt right. I was so excited, I wanted to share my excitement with you!" "I wanted to thank you for a wonderful lesson. I have learned so much." "It was such a pleasure working with you last week. I got so much out of my lesson and have enjoying putting your words of instruction into my pickleball games this past week. That new grip is a game changer!" | Private
Lessons: Cost: Rates for a 1-hour lesson at the reservable outdoor courts at Kerry Park, Mill Bay:
"I enjoyed your
excellent lesson. Your expertise, clarity and patience in improving
my forehand and backhand strokes and in returning lobs and overheads
were much appreciated." |
To schedule a lesson contact Ken at: kenholman@hotmail.com
Group lessons, coming soon:
Pickleball - Learn to Play - Cowichan Community Centre, Duncan (Ages 16+)
Pickleball is a fun combination of badminton, tennis, and table tennis that continues to grow in popularity. In this 2-hour clinic you will learn the basic rules and skills of the game.
Note: Registration through the Cowichan Community Centre.
Saturday, September 23 | 10:00 a.m. - noon | 1/$25.00 Full - completed
Saturday, October 14 | 10:00 a.m. - noon | 1/$25.00 Full - completed
Sunday, November 5 | 10:00 a.m. - noon | 1/$25.00
Pickleball - Building on the Basics - Cowichan Community Centre, Duncan (Ages 16+)
This beginner+ program will build on the starter skills learned in our Learn to Play Pickleball lessons by offering more advanced instruction. Registration is also open to those who have not completed Learn to Play, but basic skills and game knowledge are required.
Note: Registration through the Cowichan Community Centre.
Saturday, Oct 21 | 10:00 a.m. - noon | 1/$25.00 Full - completed
Saturday, Dec 9 | 10:00 a.m. - noon | 1/$25.00