Join Us for Our Grand Opening Education Series at Saddlebrook Resort!
We’re thrilled to invite you to an exciting week of learning and celebration at our brand-new office at Saddlebrook Resort. Dive into a series of specialty and certification workshops for both pickleball and tennis. Enhance your coaching skills and network with fellow racquet sports professionals while enjoying opportunities for open play.
Join us for a memorable official ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the beginning of our journey in this fantastic location. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate with us. We can’t wait to welcome you to our new home!
Schedule
PPR Pickleball - Drills & Games to Level Up with Sarah Ansboury
- Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
- Location: Saddlebrook Resort
- Cost: $59
- Details:
Sarah demonstrates more than 25 of the Drills & Games she uses in her camps and clinics.
This course is very hands-on as you will have the opportunity to participate actively in the drills as much as you desire.
Sarah will share the drills and games and their Area of Focus as well as Variations for different levels and different situations.
You’ll have drills for positioning, accuracy, consistency, tactics and for strategy like playing to a weakness or playing for a strength. Great drills & games to use for your students to keep it fresh and fun. But this course is also great for your own game improvement!
PPR Pickleball - How to Conduct a DUPR Ratings Clinic with Sarah Ansboury
- Time: 2 PM – 5 PM
- Location: Saddlebrook Resort
- Cost: $79
- Details:
PPR Ratings Clinic powered by DUPR is a unique opportunity for coaches to be trained to provide DUPR ratings. This 3-hour Ratings Clinic, consists of a classroom portion and on-court development and will allow coaches to give feedback to students on their skill level and go right into DUPR-rated play. Students also discover what skills they need to move up to the next DUPR level.
Pickleball Open Play
- Time: 6 PM – 7 PM
- Location: Saddlebrook Resort
- Cost: FREE
- Details: Join us for Pickleball Open Play, where you can enjoy casual games with fellow members. It’s a fantastic opportunity to practice your skills, meet new people, and have fun in a relaxed and friendly environment. All skill levels are welcome!
Pickleball Open Play
- Time: 8 AM – 9 AM
- Location: Saddlebrook Resort
- Cost: FREE
- Details: Join us for Pickleball Open Play, where you can enjoy casual games with fellow members. It’s a fantastic opportunity to practice your skills, meet new people, and have fun in a relaxed and friendly environment. All skill levels are welcome!
PTR & PPR New Office Ribbon Cutting, Refreshments, & Grounds Tour
- Time: 9-10 AM
- Location: Saddlebrook Resort
- Details: Join us for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of our new office at Saddlebrook Resort. This special event marks the beginning of an exciting journey, with speeches from our team and local leaders. Enjoy refreshments and connect with fellow members as we open our doors to the community.
Cardio Tennis: Re-Energize and Re-Engage
- Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Location: Saddlebrook Resort
- Cost: $60
- Details:This 3 hour on-court presentation is a refresher/update for those who have some experience as well as for those who are just getting started.
- Understand the segments, time hacks and purpose
- The specific equipment and why
- Cardio Tennis Triples in the workout and as a stand alone event
- The sport specific progressive warm-up
- Signature Cardio games
All attendees will be participating.
PPR Pickleball - Level 1 Certification Workshop
- Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- Location: Saddlebrook Resort
- Cost: $147
- Details: Upon completion of the course and obtaining certification Coaches will be able to Plan, Organize, Manage and Coach a successful professional group session for Adult Improvers.
PTR Specialty Course with Iñaki Balzola & Brian Parkkonen
- Time: 9:30 PM – 12:30 PM
- Location: Saddlebrook Resort
- Cost: $77
- Details:
Join Iñaki Balzola and Brian Parkkonen for an engaging workshop designed for high school and college coaches, performance coaches, and adult league coaches. This course offers innovative competitive drills and games that focus on enhancing various strokes.
Key Features:
- Interactive Play: All activities are player-driven with no ball feeding required, allowing for flexibility across multiple courts.
- Skill Development: Each game targets specific strokes, ensuring comprehensive skill enhancement.
- Adaptable Levels: Drills can be modified to suit different levels, accommodating both beginners and advanced players.
- Flexible Learning: Participants can perform drills individually or in groups, fostering independent learning and creativity.
Discover new strategies to elevate your coaching techniques and engage your players in dynamic, competitive scenarios. Perfect for anyone eager to advance their coaching repertoire.
PPR Pickleball Round Robin & Corn Hole Competition
- Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM
- Location: Saddlebrook Resort
- Details: This event offers a fun and competitive environment where players rotate partners and opponents. It’s a great way to test your skills, meet new players, and enjoy friendly competition.
PPR Pickleball - Level 2 Certification Workshop Day 1
- Time: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Location: Saddlebrook Resort
- Cost: $327 (Includes Box Lunch)
- Details:
Upon completing the course and obtaining certification, coaches will be equipped to apply tactical and technical competencies within the session structure for adult improvers to advanced players.
PPR Pickleball - Level 2 Certification Workshop Day 2
- Time: 8 AM – 4 PM
- Location: Saddlebrook Resort
PTR Tennis - Level 1 Certification Workshop Day 1
- Time: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Location: Saddlebrook Resort
- Cost: $157
- Details:
By the end of this course Level 1 Coaches will be able to:
- Plan and organize age and stage appropriate tennis activities for beginner to low intermediate players of all ages
- Apply sound teaching/ coaching principles to deliver safe, enjoyable and effective learning opportunities in which each player achieves relative success
- Use techniques to encourage player reflection and development and utilize self-reflection to explore the effectiveness of their own role
PTR Tennis - Level 1 Certification Workshop Day 2
- Time: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Location: Saddlebrook Resort
Why Attend?
Professional Development
Enhance your coaching knowledge with one of our specialty courses or add a certification with one of our certification workshops available during the week!
Networking
Connect with coaches, PTR/PPR staff and board throughout the week at our multi-sport educational event.
Celebrate Our Organizations
Celebrate the history and the future of our organization as we open our new headquarters at the renowned Saddlebrook Resort.
