Player Development Program

FLAP Player Development Program

We’re excited to launch the FLAP Player Development Program and invite you to participate in our first series of clinics. Our volunteer coaches have created a variety of classes designed to help players develop skills, improve strategy, and build confidence on the court.

Whether you’re a beginner learning the fundamentals or an intermediate player looking to elevate your game, there’s something for everyone!

How to Register

      Create a Sign Up Genius Account: https://www.signupgenius.com/register

  • Review the class offerings below.
  • Click the Sign Up Genius link for the class you’d like to attend.
  • Registration is first come, first served.
  • Class sizes are intentionally small to provide personalized instruction.
Marty Stone & Jeff Firkus

Skill Level: Intermediate 3.5 and above • Location: Fenway Courts • Class Size: 7

August 11 (7:00–8:30 a.m.)
Footwork and “Soft Game” Drills
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054AAFA629A0F58-64832754-dbddrill#/

August 18 (7:00–8:30 a.m.)
Muscle Memory and Ball Placement
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054AAFA629A0F58-64832754-dbddrill#/

August 20 (7:00–8:30 a.m.)
Strategic Resets and Intentional Dinking Drills
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054AAFA629A0F58-64832754-dbddrill#/

August 25 (7:00–8:30 a.m.)
Pre-Serve Routine
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054AAFA629A0F58-64832754-dbddrill#/

August 27 (7:00–8:30 a.m.)
Isolate Weaknesses & Drills
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054AAFA629A0F58-64832754-dbddrill#/

Sunny Rueter & Jolene Nelson

Location: Fenway Courts • Class Size: 6

August 12 (12:00–1:30 p.m.)
How to Play With a Lefty (All Levels)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49ADA622A2F49-65034243-howtoplay

August 20 (12:00–1:30 p.m.)
Let’s Do ATPs (Intermediate 3.5 and above)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49ADA622A2F49-65004232-lets

August 28 (12:00–1:30 p.m.)
Safely Dealing With Lobs (All Levels)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49ADA622A2F49-65034843-howtosafely

Cher Rafferty

Skill Level: Beginner 3.0 • Location: Fenway Courts • Class Size: 6

August 14 (11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)
Drills and Skills
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4FA4A922A7FA7-64907124-cher

Mary Kay Ripp

Skill Level: Beginner 2.0 – 3.0 • Location: Fenway Courts • Class Size: 4

August 13 (10:30–11:30 a.m.)
Serve/Return Drills
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E49ABAB22A3F94-65046724-servereturn

August 20 (10:30–11:30 a.m.)
Mastering the Third Shot
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E49ABAB22A3F94-65047378-mastering

August 28 (10:30–11:30 a.m.)
Keeping It in the Kitchen
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E49ABAB22A3F94-65047707-keeping

A huge thank you to our volunteer coaches for sharing their time and expertise. This program is designed to help every FLAP member continue learning, improving, and enjoying the game of pickleball. Additional clinics will be added throughout the season, so be sure to watch your email for additional opportunities.

We look forward to seeing you on the courts!

Liz Hoff, Doug Goerss, Mary Kay Ripp

The FLAP Player Development Committee