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Player Development

Player Development Chair:

Michelle Skoglund

 almichle@yahoo.com 

Quail Creek Pickleball Club offers members lessons and drills for all

levels. Click on the menu items at the left to learn more.

Lessons and drill sessions are offered to QCPC members from October thru April. They are also offered off-season when coaches are available.

 What Level Am I? 

If you have questions about Player Development activities or if you have an idea for an activity, contact

Michelle Skoglund​ at 

 almichle@yahoo.com 

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Beginner Classes

 

Interested in Pickleball? QCPC offers a two-session beginner class. The first class does not require membership and is open to all Quail Creek residents and renters.  

If you are interested in beginner lessons contact Jean Bustard

 jeanb@dcmesa.com 

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2.0 Drills​

New players or those looking to practice their basic skills and who are QCPC Members should attend 2.0 Drills.

Pickleball basics include proper footwork and basic shots; such as, serves, return of serves, drop shots, dinks, drives, overheads, punches, block shots and lobs. The strategies behind each shot, proper movement and communication with your partner will also be taught.

Sign up for ONLY ONE session per week. If you sign up for Monday, DO NOT sign up for Wednesday or the Wednesday Wait List. If you sign up for Wednesday, DO NOT sign up for Monday or the Monday Wait List. Please be considerate and allow others the same opportunity to sign up for drills.

Players on the wait list can come down either Monday or Wednesday, prior to start of class. If someone doesn't show up for a class, then we will allow them to take the open spot.

 

If you are unable to attend, delete your name so others on the wait list can be moved into the class.

 

Remember your paddle, water bottle, hat, eye protection and court shoes.

If you have further questions, please contact Kathy Vollink

 tackv@hotmail.com 

or Karen Conner

 akconner5186@gmail.com 

Login to  qc.pickleball.plus 

Go to the Events tab to view days/times. Click on the event box to sign up.

Click on the event box or go to the Courts tab to view what courts lessons are on.

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Drills with Gary

The Quail Creek Pickleball Club employs a Player Development Instructor, Gary Quantz, to offer drills and lessons for players at the 2.5, 3.0, and 3.5 level.

 Times and Dates for Drills 

To sign up for Gary's classes:

Login to  qc.pickleball.plus 

Go to the Events tab to view days/times. Click on the event box to sign up.

Click on the event box or go to the Courts tab to view what courts lessons are on.

 

For private lessons or more information contact Gary at 

 GQPickleball@gmail.com 

 More About Gary and His Classes 

 
Assisted Play

 

Assisted Play is for beginners who have attended skills classes or players with basic playing experience but who still need assistance. The members play a game while a mentor watches and instructs.

For more information contact

Joyce Butler or Susie Eckhardt

 jbutler1059@gmail.com 

 susan.eckhardt@yahoo.com 

 

Login to  qc.pickleball.plus 

Go to the Events tab to view days/times. Click on the event box to sign up.

Click on the event box or go to the Courts tab to view what courts lessons are on.

Click to play video of Assisted Play class

 
Skill Level Rating Information

QCPC members are not required to have skill level ratings for the majority of club activities; however, if you are interested in obtaining a rating, QCPC offers nationally recognized ratings as a member of the International Pickleball Teachers Professional Association (IPTPA).

 

For information on IPTPA ratings visit  IPTPA.com 

3.0 & 3.5 Rater:

Bill Vollink at  bvollink44@gmail.com 

3.5, 4.0 & 4.5 Rater:

Sharon Kolarik at  skolarik@dccanyon.com 

More Information

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