Coaching / Clinics
MPC has established the MPC Training Academy which will provide indoor Learn to Play and Play Better Clinics 10 months of the year, from September to June on Thursday evenings from 6-8 pm at Rouge Park Public School, 568 Riverlands Ave, Markham, ON, L0H1J0. In addition there will be clinics at King Square Sports Centre at 9390 Woodbine Ave, 2nd floor. Clinics at KSSC has a small additional fee to cover court rentals. All MPC clinics dates and times will be listed on the MPC website. From May to October additional outdoor clinics will be scheduled at the new courts at Cornell Community Park. Dates & times will be listed on the MPC website.
So spread the word, if people want to join in the fun the best way to start is with a Learn 2 Play Clinic or Play Better Level 1 Series of Clinics. If you have been playing for 6 months or more, even if you just play for fun, I know it's often more fun when you walk off the court with the win. Take your game to the next level with a Play Better Level 2 or Level 3 Series of Clinics. (see below for more info and click HERE to Sign-up)
Learn 2 Play Clinics (Members and Public)
These clinics will be 2 hours and are designed to introduce the game to beginners, teach them the basic shots, rules and strategy so that they can start to play and enjoy pickleball. Ultimately we want to remove the stigma & fear of a new player showing up to open play and instead make them comfortable to join the group.
Play Better Pickleball Clinic Series Level 1 (Members and Public)
This series is not for NEW players. ( NEW players should first take a Learn 2 Play Clinic and/or play for a minimum of a month) These 3, 2hour clinics have been designed to help Advanced Beginners and Novice players challenged with consistency of their shots and becoming a force on the courts. Focus of this program will be improvement of consistency and quality of your shots, understanding basic tactics and gain confidence to play with better players.
Play Better Pickleball Clinic Series Level 2 (Members and Public)
This will be a series of 3 X 2 hour clinics focused on helping players that have a minimum of 6-12 months of playing experience (less if a strong racquet sports background) to improve their level of play.The expectation of players is that they are able to hit shots with accuracy and consistancy. These clinics will cost $75 for members and will cost $100 for public participants, for the series.
During this series you will focus on improving all aspects of your game, dinking and volleys at the Non Volley Zone Line, drop shots from around the court, serve & return and when to use drives vs drops. Combining these new skills with tactics and strategy will help you to win more games, which we all know is more FUN.
Play Better Pickleball Clinic Series Level 3 (Members and Public)
This will be a series of 3 X 2 hour clinics focused on helping players (rated 3.0-3.5) that have a minimum of 12 months of playing experience to improve their level of play. NOTE If you are not sure if you are a 3.0 or 3.5 player then in all likelihood you are not ready for this program. Talk to one of the MPC Coaches to get an honest assessment of your game. These clinics will cost $75 for members and will cost $100 for public participants, for the series. Clinics at KSSC has a small additional cost to cover court rentals. Court fees covers to 1pm.
During this series you will focus on not only improving all aspects of your game but combining of strategy and tactics to take you game to the next level. Combining these new skills with tactics and strategy will help you to win more games, which we all know is more FUN.