Club Member Training Sessions

We are excited to offer pickleball training sessions in August to our SCPC members. All training sessions will be held at Sergeant Derby Park from 4:30pm – 6:00pm.

Training sessions are limited to 24 members per session. A $5 non-refundable fee is required to secure your spot. Please only register for 1 training session.

Thursday, August 14: Recreation/Intermediate, Levels 2.5 – 3.5 (led by Shawnte Hagen) (Completed)
Thursday, August 21: Advanced Intermediate, Levels 3.5 – 4.0 (led by Karen Haselden) (Session is full)
Thursday, August 28: Intermediate, Levels 3.0 – 3.5 (led by Lars Yien) (Session is full)

Thank you to Karen Haselden, Lars Yien and Shawnte Hagen for teaching these sessions!
Karen is a PPR Certified Teaching professional and Rec.us instructor.
Lars is a Pickleball Coaching International (PCI) instructor and Rec.us instructor.
Shawnte is a Pickleball Coaching International (PCI) instructor.

Click here to register and pay your $5 fee. (You must be a current SCPC Member to register.)

If you have any questions, send an email to santacruzpickleball@gmail.com

Pickleball Lessons

Santa Cruz county has lessons available at the following parks:

Local PPR and PCI certified professionals:

Pickleball Training Resources

Training resources include basic rules, official rules, terms and strategy as well as a “How to Play” video.
Shot selection includes serving, dinking, drop shots and the volley.