Daniel (DJ) Howard comes from a tennis
background, playing four years of college tennis. He
began playing pickleball about six years ago and dived
in head first! He resigned from his career as a tennis
coach a couple of years ago to dedicate himself to
becoming the best pickleball player and coach he can
be. DJ competes in tournaments across the country
and has earned 5 medals at the US Open. He travels
the country combining his passion for pickleball and
teaching by conducting highly rated lessons and clinics.
He strives to be the best coach possible and cares for
each individual student equally. His experience as a
pickleball player, his knowledge of the game, and his
love of teaching are all evident in his lessons and
clinics. We are very excited to host DJ for our clinics in
2021!!

 Registration is open and is through the BV Recreation website.  P2P club members will have one week of priority registration before registration is opened to the general public.  Your club membership gives you a $5 discount to ONE class.  Sorry, the discount does not apply to private lessons.  The discount coupon code can be found on the Members Only Page of our club website (members must be logged in to access the page).

Intermediate clinics for 3.5 skill level players
Advanced clinics for 4.0/4.5 skill level players

Sorry. . . there are no clinics offered at this time for players below 3.5 skill level.  If you are not sure of your skill level, contact Stephanie McDonald for an assessment.

3.5 Clinics - Mastering the Mid-Court: All About the Transition Zone
Beating Bangers: Drives, Drops, and Blocks
All About Offense and Defense
Dinking: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Dinking
4.0/4.5 Clinics - Mastering the Mid-Court: All About the Transition Zone
Third Shots: Drives, Drops, and Topspin Rolls

Tuesday, July 13 -
8:30 - 11:30am - Mastering the Mid-court: All About the Transition Zone -
This clinic covers the MOST important area of the court - the transition zone between
the baseline and the non-volley zone. Techniques and strategies will be discussed. This
session will open your mind to a whole new way of thinking about the mid-court!!
For 3.5 skill level players

12:30 - 3:30pm - Beating Bangers: Drives, Drops, and Blocks
This clinic covers strategies, tactics, and techniques for handling pace and limiting the
options of opponents who like to hit the ball hard.
For 3.5 skill level players

4:00 - 6:00pm - Small group lesson by arrangement

Wednesday, July 14 -
8:00 - 11:00am - All About Offense and Defense -
This session covers how to set yourself up for winning shots and deny your opponent
from winning points. Techniques and tactics will be discussed.
For 3.5 skill level players

11:30 - 1:30pm - Dinking: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Dinking -
This session covers the many dink options and how and why to hit them. Lots of
dinking drills and exercises will be performed. While the main theme is dinking, full
court play will also be implemented.
For 3.5 skill level players

2:30 - 4:30pm - Small group lesson by arrangement
5:00 - 7:00pm - Small group lesson by arrangement

Thursday, July 15 -
8:30 - 11:30am - Mastering the Midcourt - All About the Transition Zone -
This clinics covers the MOST important area of the court - the transition zone between
the baseline and the non-volley zone. Techniques and strategies will be discussed. This
session will open your mind to a whole new way of thinking about the mid-court!!
For 4.0/4.5 skill level players

12:30 - 3:30pm - Third Shots: Drops, Drives, and Topspin Rolls -
This session covers the variety of third shot options and why they can be effective.
It also covers how to hit each shot and tips for when each ought to be used.
For 4.0/4.5 skill level players

4:00 - 6:00pm - Small group lesson by arrangement

CLINIC FEES:
3 hour clinics - $110

2 hour clinics- $80

Small group lessons:

$65/person/hour for 3 people

$55/person/hour for 4 people

AUDITING -
Listen, observe, and take notes but no hands-on participation
GREAT for players who are injured or if clinics fill to capacity!
An opportunity for players not yet at the 3.5 skill level or the 4.0/4.5 skill level to
gain information.

Audit 1 clinic:  $20 for a 2-hour clinic, $30 for a 3-hour clinic

Audit a second clinic (3-hour) for an additional $22.50

Audit a third or more clinics for an additional $15 each

Small Group Lessons - arrange through Stephanie at smcdonald1107@hotmail.com

Maximum of 12 participants per clinic - register early!!

Download the flyers:

Flyer One

Flyer Two