Palm Desert Pickleball Skills Clinic: A new pickleball clinic for advanced beginners will take place every Wednesday from June 4 to June 25, 2025, at the Palm Desert Community Center. The classes run from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and are led by instructor Mary Barsaleau.
The clinic is designed to help adult players who already have basic skills and want to improve. It will take place in the gymnasium at 43-900 San Pablo Avenue in Palm Desert, California.
Focused Training for Skill Growth
This clinic is for players who can keep rallies going and are starting to use backhands and volleys more often. While they may know how to dink and lob, many still struggle with when and where to use those shots.
The sessions will focus on improving stroke development and helping players make better decisions during games. As players attend, they are expected to build more confidence in their serves and continue learning the game’s rules.
Drop-In Option with Approval
Drop-ins are allowed if players get permission from the instructor ahead of time. Those who are approved must pay before the clinic date and bring the payment receipt with them to show the instructor.
Instruction and Schedule
Mary Barsaleau will lead the training sessions. She brings experience and guidance to help each participant grow their skills at a steady pace. The clinic runs weekly on Wednesdays from June 4 through June 25, 2025. Each session starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 9:30 a.m.
Improving Local Pickleball Talent
The clinic is part of a growing effort to support new players who want to build their abilities in a structured setting. By giving players the chance to learn with others at their level, the clinic helps improve the overall quality of pickleball play in Palm Desert. More adults in the area are discovering pickleball, and clinics like this one provide a great starting point for moving beyond beginner status.
News in Brief: Palm Desert Pickleball Skills Clinic
An advanced beginner pickleball clinic will be held at the Palm Desert Community Center every Wednesday from June 4–25, 2025. Led by instructor Mary Barsaleau, it helps players improve skills like volleys, dinks, and serves. Drop-in play is allowed with instructor approval and advance payment.
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