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
Fridays: 8:30am – 10:00am
“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
Tuesdays with Joy Leising: 4:30pm – 6pm
Wednesdays with Tracie DeJager: 1:30pm – 3pm
“Pickleball Scenarios and Strategies for Intermediate Players”
Clinic with Tracie DeJager
Fun, Fast-paced games, Pickleball Scenarios with some Strategy
Fridays : 10:00am – 11:30am
To register and more information , click here and find your desired clinic on the calendar page.
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
April 7th, 9:30 – 11:00 am
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.
To Register, Click Here
Intermediate Pickleball Skills with Joy & Tracie
Doubles Strategy : Shot Selection, Court Positioning and Being the Best Partner
April 21st, 9:30 – 11:00 am
This class is for players that know the game and want to improve their skills. We will be focusing on doubles strategies. $60/person. Pay instructor directly.
