APC Academy

The Player Development Committee is pleased to announce APC's partnership with The PutAway to offer clinics year round, rain or shine. The PutAway is located at 254 Najoles Rd, Suites A-K, Millersville, MD 21108.

Download the CourtReserve App to your phone and add The PutAway to "My Organizations." This way you will be able to register as soon as new clinics are released. The APC Academy clinics are offered exclusively to APC members via the CourtReserve links below.

The APC Academy uses the USA Pickleball Association Definitions of Players Skill Rating to guide its curriculum. Please refer to these ratings to determine which clinic is best suited for you.

APC Member Only Clinics @ The PutAway

Click on the CourtReserve links below to register

*** Full refunds will be issued if less than 3 players are registered 2-hours prior to the clinic ***

Tue, 12/12, 10:00-11:30, Non-Volley Zone Fundamentals for 2.5 Skill Level Players (Limit 1 court, 4 students)

Learn the fundamental mechanics needed to play confidently at the Non-Volley Zone. You will learn how to execute volleys, drop shots, and dinks with purpose. Emphasis will be placed on proper paddle position as well as your position on the court. Students will participate in drills that focus on lifting from the shoulder, contacting the ball in front, and capitalizing on opponents’ mistakes. Based on their progress as a group, students will play challenging games designed to put their new skills to use.

Coach: Tom Shupe

Wed, 12/13, 10:00-11:30, Non-Volley Zone Fundamentals for 2.5 Skill Level Players (Limit 1 court, 4 students)

Learn the fundamental mechanics needed to play confidently at the Non-Volley Zone. You will learn how to execute volleys, drop shots, and dinks with purpose. Emphasis will be placed on proper paddle position as well as your position on the court. Students will participate in drills that focus on lifting from the shoulder, contacting the ball in front, and capitalizing on opponents’ mistakes. Based on their progress as a group, students will play challenging games designed to put their new skills to use.

Coach: Sarah Salmon

Wed, 12/13, 12:00-1:30pm, Advanced Non-Volley Zone Strategies for 3.5+ Skill Level Players (Limit 1 court, 4 players)

Master the advanced techniques needed to dominate at the Non-Volley Zone. You will learn how to execute volleys, drop shots, and precision dinks with purpose. Additionally, you will hone your ability to anticipate your opponents' moves. Through intense drills and game-like scenarios, you'll sharpen your strategy, positioning, and communication skills, and develop the confidence to make split-second decisions in high-pressure situations.

Coach: Joe Kalinowski

Wed, 12/13, 5:30-7:00pm, Advanced Non-Volley Zone Strategies for 3.5+ Skill Level Players (Limit 1 court, 4 players)

Master the advanced techniques needed to dominate at the Non-Volley Zone. You will learn how to execute volleys, drop shots, and precision dinks with purpose. Additionally, you will hone your ability to anticipate your opponents' moves. Through intense drills and game-like scenarios, you'll sharpen your strategy, positioning, and communication skills, and develop the confidence to make split-second decisions in high-pressure situations.

Coach: Lynne Boyer

Sat, 12/16, 10:00-11:30, Non-Volley Zone Fundamentals for 2.5 Skill Level Players (2 courts, 8 students)

Learn the fundamental mechanics needed to play confidently at the Non-Volley Zone. You will learn how to execute volleys, drop shots, and dinks with purpose. Emphasis will be placed on proper paddle position as well as your position on the court. Students will participate in drills that focus on lifting from the shoulder, contacting the ball in front, and capitalizing on opponents’ mistakes. Based on their progress as a group, students will play challenging games designed to put their new skills to use.

Coaches: Jeff Williams, Joe Kalinowski

All APC Academy clinics are held at

254 Najoles Rd, Suite A-K

Millersville, MD 21108

Check in often as more clinics are added every week!

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