Pickleball Training in Palm Desert: The ProConnection Master’s Desert Pickleball Camp, set for January 4-5, 2025, offers a rare opportunity for pickleball players to learn from top-tier professionals. Held at the Monterey Country Club in Palm Desert, California, this event is perfect for players aiming to refine their skills, whether they’re beginners or more advanced players.
- Dates: January 4-5, 2025
- Location: Monterey Country Club, Gran Via, Palm Desert, CA 92260
- Price: $299 per player (Registration is team-based)
Camp Overview
This pickleball camp provides a hands-on, intensive experience led by Angie Walker and Alex Walker, along with Casey Diamond and Greg Dow. The structure includes four hours of high-quality instruction each day, focusing on essential pickleball skills through drills and semi-competitive play. With a maximum 8:1 player-to-instructor ratio, each participant will receive personalized attention, ensuring meaningful improvement.
- Instruction Hours: 4 hours of instruction each day.
- Maximum Capacity: 8 players per pro.
- Cancellation Policy: No refunds within three weeks of the camp, but credits will be issued for missed days.
Discount Available
A $25 discount is available for those who register by November 30, 2024 with the code DESERT25.
- Discount Code: DESERT25 (expires 11/30/24)
Curriculum for All Skill Levels
The camp is divided into two levels, catering to players of different skill sets:
- 3.5 and Below (Beginner to Low Intermediate):
This track focuses on the fundamentals, including serving, returning, dinking, transitioning to the non-volley line, and offensive shots like drives and lobs. It’s designed to give new players a solid foundation to build on. - 3.5 and Above (Intermediate to Expert):
For more advanced players, this track hones skills such as volley techniques, advanced shot strategy, and recognizing weaknesses in opponents’ games. It covers complex skills like Erne, ATP, and blitzing.
Camp Highlights
- Pro Demonstrations: On Day 1, the pros will demonstrate new skills for participants.
- Player Analysis: Pros will analyze and offer feedback through drills on both days.
- Semi-Competitive Games: Day 2 features semi-competitive games that help reinforce the new skills learned.
Registration Details
The camp requires players to register and pay as a team. Space is limited, and registration closes on December 31, 2024.
- Registration Ends: December 31, 2024
- Event Director: Amy Walker
News in Brief: Pickleball Training in Palm Desert
The ProConnection Master’s Desert Pickleball Camp in Palm Desert will be held on January 4-5, 2025 at Monterey Country Club. Led by Angie Walker and Alex Walker, Casey Diamond, and Greg Dow, the camp offers specialized instruction for beginner to expert players.
The pickleball program includes four hours of instruction each day, with a maximum 8:1 ratio of players to pros. A $25 discount is available until November 30, 2024.
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