Lessons & Clinics

Joy Leising and Tracie Dejager are local pickleball professionals who love teaching players of all ages and abilities. Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned pro, The People’s Courts has two of the best pickleball instructors in Portland.

For “private” or “private group” pickleball lessons, contact Joy at joyleising@gmail.com or Tracie at traciedejager@yahoo.com

WEDNESDAYS: 10:30am–12:00pm

Beginner Skills

with Tracie DeJager

Basic skills and other things, etc

WEDNESDAYS: 10:30am–12:00pm

Advanced Beginner Skills

with Tracie DeJager

Cross-Court Dinking, Volleys, Basic Strategy, Introduction to Resets

WEDNESDAYS: 10:30am–12:00pm

Advanced Beginner Skills

with Tracie DeJager

Cross-Court Dinking, Volleys, Basic Strategy, Introduction to Resets

Date Offered

Clinic Name

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Wednesdays: 9:00am–10:30am

Offered Weekly

“Learn to Play Pickleball” Clinic

with Tracie DeJager

Wednesdays: 10:30am–12:00pm

Offered Weekly

 

“Beginner Skills” Clinic

with Tracie DeJager

Wednesdays: 12:00pm–1:30pm

Offered Weekly

 

“Advanced Beginner Skills” Clinic

with Tracie DeJager

Cross-Court Dinking, Volleys, Basic Strategy, Introduction to Resets

Wednesdays: 1:30pm–3pm

Offered Weekly

 

“Intermediate Skills” Clinic

with Tracie DeJager

Transition Zone, Third Shot Drops, Resetting & More

TBD

Offered Weekly

 

“Pickleball Scenarios and Strategies for Intermediate Players” Clinic

with Tracie DeJager

Fun, Fast-Paced Games, Pickleball Scenarios with Some Strategy

TBD

Offered Monthly

 

Learn to Play Pickleball 

with Joy and Tracie

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.

9/29 Sunday: 9:30am–11:00am

Offered Monthly

 

3.5 – 4.0 Pickleball Skills

with Joy and Tracie

Mastering Resets, 3rd Shot Drop, Transition Zone and Roll Volley
$75/person. Pay instructor directly (Cash or Venmo)

Monday Night Open Play

$12/person. Max 40 players.

Registration required. No walk-ins. 

Courts divided by skill level from beginner/low intermediate to advanced. Out of respect for other players, please only play on a court at your skill level.

Inclement Weather Update!

October 9, 2024

Open!

We are going to resume gaming activities today at 2PM! There will be no food or beverage service for the time being.

We also want to emphasize the importance of exercising extreme caution when visiting our facility tomorrow, as snowy and icy conditions persist. Please prioritize your safety and keep an eye on our updates for any new information.

Stay safe!