Welcome to
SMASH
ACADEMY
READY TO ELEVATE YOUR PICKLEBALL GAME?
THE SMASH ACADEMY
The SMASH Academy offers a diverse range of private indoor lessons and engaging group sessions tailored for all skill levels and ages.
Whether you’re new to the game and eager to learn the basics or an experienced player looking to refine your techniques and enhance your DUPR, our SMASH Academy Coaches are here to support you every step of the way!
OUR MISSION
AT SMASH, OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PICKLEBALL ENTHUSIASTS A FUN AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT TO LEARN, PLAY AND ENJOY PICKLEBALL AT OUR PREMIER INDOOR PICKLEBALL FACILITY.
OUR TEAM
OUR TEAM AT THE SMASH ACADEMY IS MADE UP OF PASSIONATE AND KNOWLEDGEABLE CERTIFIED PICKLEBALL COACHES WHO ARE DEDICATED TO HELPING INTRODUCE PLAYERS TO PICKLEBALL OR TO HELP ELEVATE A SEASONED PLAYERS GAME.
JOIN OUR CLINICS
4-Week Series: Smash Beginner - Nate Ledger
4-Week Series: SMASH Advanced Beginner - Nate Ledger
Learn to Play Pickleball - Nate Ledger
2-Hour Drill Class - Veronica Leybourne
3 and a Pro - Corey Osborne
Mixed Doubles - Boot Camp - Corey Osborne
HOW DO I KNOW MY RATING?
SMASH IS EXCITED TO OFFER OUR MEMBERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN AN OFFICIAL DUPR RATING. A DUPR RATING WILL BE REQUIRED FOR SPECIFIC DUPR RATED PROGRAMS. IF THE PROGRAM REQUIRES A DUPR RATING, THAT WILL BE CLEARLY STATED BEFORE YOU REGISTER. WE WILL HAVE SEVERAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU TO COME PLAY AT ONE OF OUR DUPR RATING NIGHT WHERE ONE OF OUR CERTIFIED PROS WILL ISSUE YOU AN OFFICIAL DUPR RATING!
STEP ONE:
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF GETTING AN OFFICIAL DUPR RATING, YOU MUST FIRST CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT.
Step two:
AFTER CREATING AN ACCOUNT WITH DUPR, YOU WILL NEED TO ATTEND ONE OF OUR DUPR PATHWAY PROGRAMS. THIS WILL GIVE OUR SMASH AMBASSADORS OR SMASH ACADEMY STAFF THE OPPORTUNITY TO HELP YOU SET YOUR LEVEL OF PLAY AND ISSUE YOU A RATING.
AT THE DUPR PATHWAY PROGRAMS WE WILL ENSURE THAT YOUR MATCH SCORES ARE RECORDED, UPON COMPLETION OF THE SESSION THE RESULTS WILL BE UPLOAD TO THE DUPR SYSTEM AND YOU WILL BE ISSUED A STARTING RATING. YOU CAN CONTINUE TO PLAY IN OUR DUPR PATHWAY PROGRAMS TO WORK TO ENHANCE YOUR RATING TO THE LEVEL YOU WOULD DESIRE.
CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT
TO GET STARTED
PRIVATE PICKLEBALL LESSONS
PICKLEBALL CLASSES AND CLINICS ARE ONE OF THE GREAT WAYS TO ENHANCE YOUR GAME – BUT FOR A MORE PERSONALIZED APPROACH AND SESSIONS THAT ARE TAILORED TO YOUR GAME! WE WOULD RECOMMEND BOOKING A 1 ON 1 SESSION WITH ONE OF OUR AMAZING SMASH ACADEMY TEAM.
PRIVATE LESSON OPTIONS
CREATE A PRIVATE GROUP LESSON WITH THREE PLAYERS PLUS A PRO, WHO WILL ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE AND PROVIDE PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION. IF YOU PREFER, YOU CAN ALSO SCHEDULE ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS OR ARRANGE LESSONS FOR ANY GROUP SIZE.
SCHEDULE YOUR LESSON
BOOK YOUR PRIVATE LESSON AND LET US HELP YOU TAKE YOUR PICKLEBALL SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL!
Know Your Shots
Serving and Returning
To start a point on the right foot, the first thing you need is the proper positioning for serves and returns. 90%+ of players below a 4.0 level start in the wrong location which puts them at a disadvantage before a point even begins.
Further, most returners don't know how to properly approach the net to take control after their returns. We teach technique and strategies through drills and live game situations.
Dinking
The better you get; the more valuable dinking becomes. We spend a great amount of time on the importance, fundamentals, ready position, shifting, communication, and strategy for winning dinking. We then use several drills and games to build well-rounded players.
3rd/5th Shot Drops
Students will have the techniques, placement, and proper strategies for executing the drops that will get them up to the kitchen line. We also offer some special drills and games that our pros use to continually develop and improve on these skills.
Volleys
We see players make the same types of mistakes which slow their reaction times when it comes to volleys, letting more aggressive players get the best of them. Our pros will show you the proper techniques needed to overcome these mistakes and use drills to build your muscle memory.
Attack Shots
If you want to be more of a threat at the kitchen “non-volley” line, we teach placement and techniques for shove/push drives, passing shots, and offensive lobs. Students love these shots!
Trick Shots
Everyone gets to try their hand at a couple of Erne Shots (from outside the kitchen) and Around-the-Post (ATP) Shots. While these are just short, fun drills, students love these shots and end up incorporating them into their regular game play.
Cancellation Policy
Individual lessons
Lessons must be canceled at least 48 hours in advance to receive a full refund or reschedule without penalty.
Cancellations made within 24–48 hours will incur a 50% charge.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the lesson will be charged the full amount.
Individual lessons
A 72-hour notice is required for cancellations. Late cancellations or no-shows will not be refunded or credited.
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