Pickleball Takes Center Stage at West Virginia: West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is serving up an exciting selection of pickleball courses this fall, reflecting the sport’s growing popularity. With a focus on engaging and accessible classes, WVNCC is catering to enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether a seasoned player or a curious beginner, these courses offer an opportunity to dive into the game, enhance skills, and enjoy the social aspect of pickleball.
Inclusive and Community-Centered
The pickleball classes at WVNCC are open not just to students but to anyone in the community. Karri Mulhern, VP of Continuing Education and Workforce Development, showed the inclusive nature of these offerings.
“Sometimes people want to take a short, quick, little class, get something that’s interesting to them. Pickleball is a prime example; they teach in a few other places. We contacted him to teach for us. We are always looking for instructors and new programs.” – (Mulhern)
Local Expertise and Engagement
The pickleball courses are taught by college staff and local experts, bringing a wealth of experience and passion to the classes. The involvement of community instructors helps enrich the learning experience, offering participants insights from seasoned players and coaches.
“They want to come in, they want to teach something. Pickleball is a prime example; they teach in a few other places. We contacted him to teach for us.” – (Mulhern)
Opportunity for New Ideas
WVNCC encourages community members to suggest new pickleball class ideas via their continuing education email. This approach helps in expanding the range of available courses and ensures that the offerings align with community interests.
“We have a lot of academic classes, but we also have a lot of non-credit continuing education classes. Those result in certifications and continuing ed for people who are looking to better themselves in their careers.” – (Mulhern)
News in Brief: Pickleball Takes Center Stage at West Virginia
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is spotlighting pickleball this fall with a variety of community courses designed for all skill levels. Open to everyone, these classes offer beginners and experienced players a chance to improve their game.
VP Karri Mulhern highlights the inclusive nature of the courses and the involvement of local instructors. The college also invites community members to propose new pickleball class ideas, ensuring a broad range of learning opportunities.
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