Co-Teaching in The Villages

The Villages has an amazing Pickleball Community. In 2025 I joined a team of volunteers to assist, develop and share the game of pickleball with residents and guests of the community. 

I have been fortunate to work with two amazing gentleman who run the Thursday - Drill and Play over at the Mulberry courts. Dan Krick and Jim MacInerney are great players and have a wealth of experience to help share their knowledge. It really is a treat to work along beside two other coaches who share the passion of teaching.

The clinic process is one hour of designed drill time and then a hour of play. Our goal is to get the participants to incorporate the drills of the day into their game. The players have been a real treat. Excited, eager and so ready to learn something new. I really admire the fact that they have to enroll one week prior to get into any of the clinics around the Villages. We coach the 3.5 level. 

Working on the basics is always the key. When the basic fundamentals are done well the game becomes easier. Even if your opponent gets the shot the point is that you execute and be ready for the return. 

I am proud to say since I started working with the group last year I have seen a level of growth in all the players. Well done team! 

If you are in or near The Villages of Florida during the winter months, look me up! Let's Play!!!