Lessons & Clinics
Up your game
Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned pro, The People’s Courts has two of the best pickleball instructors in Portland. Joy Leising and Tracie Dejager are local pickleball professionals who love teaching players of all ages and abilities.
Weekly Clinics
Monthly Clinics
Weekly Clinics
“Learn to Play Pickleball” Clinic with Tracie DeJager
Wednesdays: 9:00am – 10:30am
“Beginner Skills” Clinic with Tracie DeJager
Wednesdays: 10:30am – 12:00pm
“Advanced Beginner Skills” Clinic with Tracie Dejager
Cross-Court Dinking, Volleys, Basic Strategy, Introduction to Resets
Wednesdays: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
“Intermediate Skills” Clinic
Transition Zone: Third Shot Drops, Resetting & More
Wednesdays with Tracie DeJager: 1:30pm – 3pm
“Intro to Pickleball Clinic with Alex Poz”
Brand new to pickleball? This class is for you! In this series of 4 one-hour classes you’ll learn the the rules of the game and basic skills and strategy.
Mondays or Tuesdays: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
To register and more information, click here and find your desired clinic on the calendar page. Advanced registration is required for all clinics.
Private Pickleball lessons
For “private” or “private group” pickleball lessons, contact Joy at joyleising@gmail.com or Tracie at traciedejager@yahoo.com
Monthly Clinics
Learn to Play Pickleball with Joy and Tracie
TBD
We will teach you the basic shots, strategy, rules and score keeping to go out and have fun! $50/person. Pay instructor directly on day of clinic.
3.5 – 4.0 Pickleball Skills with Joy & Tracie
Mastering Resets, 3rd Shot Drop, Transition Zone and Roll Volley
SUNDAY, 9/29, 9:30AM – 11:30AM
$75/person. Pay instructor directly (Cash or Venmo)