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Our Development Pathway

"At TWPC, we believe every player can improve with the right combination of purposeful training, quality coaching, and consistent application. Our Development Pathway is designed to guide players from strong fundamentals through advanced skills, strategy, and competitive play. Whether your goal is to compete or simply become a more confident, complete player." – Gad Espinosa, Director, TWPC

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Not sure where you fit? Start with the program that best matches your current experience and goals. Prerequisites are listed below, we're also ready to help...

Fall '26 Development Program Schedule

The Learn to Play (LTP) program is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to dive into the exciting world of pickleball. Tailored specifically for beginners, this program focuses on building a strong foundation by teaching the fundamental rules, techniques, and strategies of the game in a supportive and encouraging environment. With expert instructors guiding players through every step, participants gain confidence in their skills while enjoying the thrill of learning this fast growing sport along side others.

ALL EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Practice and Play 1 (P&P L1) program  focuses on refining your fundamental strokes, improving footwork, and learning simple strategies for game play. Expect to gain better ball control and start recognizing opportunities using strategy. Participants will benefit from engaging drills, guided practice, and game simulations, all aimed at improving consistency and confidence on the court. With an emphasis on both skill-building and fun, P&P1 provides the perfect balance for players eager to advance while enjoying a supportive and dynamic learning environment. By the end of PP1, you’ll feel more comfortable on the court and ready to step up your game. 45 minutes of instruction followed by 45 minutes of controlled gameplay with feedback. 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Practice and Play 2 (P&P L2) program works on bridging the gap between intermediate and advanced play. In P&P L2, you'll dive deeper into advanced shot techniques like dinks, drops, and fast serves. You'll also work on court awareness, positioning, and team coordination for doubles play. Tactical drills and match scenarios will prepare you for more competitive games while enhancing your ability to strategize and adapt during play. 60 minutes of instruction followed by 30 minutes of controlled gameplay with feedback. ​​​

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Practice and Play 3 (P&P L3) program is for players who are ready to push their limits and compete at a high level. This advanced program emphasizes precision, speed, and mental focus. You'll learn advanced strategies, improve decision-making under pressure, and fine-tune your skills to gain a competitive edge. Coaches provide tailored feedback to help you achieve mastery and perform your best in tournaments, challenging matches, or playing competitive friends! Fast paced 60 minutes of instruction followed by 30 minutes of gameplay feedback. 

New Programs

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Practice and Play 4 (P&P L4) is our highest-level development program, designed for experienced players who have developed a strong technical and strategic foundation and are ready to take their game to the next level. This fast-paced program focuses on improving shot quality, consistency and decision-making while learning to execute effectively against stronger, faster competition.

Players will work on higher-level skills and concepts including topspin drives and drops, advanced resets, attacking and counter-attacking, speed-up patterns, transition-zone play, point construction, and recognizing when to attack versus neutralize. The emphasis moves beyond simply learning shots to understanding when, why and how to use them effectively under pressure. Each session includes 60 minutes of advanced instruction followed by 30 minutes of competitive gameplay with coaching and feedback.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Precision Drills: 90-Minute Training Session this is a focused 90-minute session designed for players who want to accelerate improvement through purposeful repetition. This program emphasizes high-rep drilling, technical refinement, and situational training to build consistency, control, and confidence. Expect a fast-paced environment where every drill has intent, helping you sharpen your mechanics, improve decision-making, and translate practice into performance.

Fee: TBD

All ​​Development Group Programs Fees: $169+tax​​​​/person

(LTP)

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Tuesdays Days @ Fern Ave. PS

  • Instructor: TBD

  • (6) Dates: September 22, 29 Oct 6, 13, 20, 27

  • 630pm:  1 of 6 spots open

  • 8pm: FULL ​​​

(P&PL1)

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Pre-requisite: 

  • Learn-to-play

  • Or instructor approval. 

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Thursdays @ Fern Ave. PS

  • Instructor: TBD

  • (6) Dates: September 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

  • 630pm:  Waitlist

  • 8pm: 1 of 6 spots open ​​​

(P&PL2)

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Pre-requisite: 

  • P&P L1

  • Or instructor approval. 

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Wednesdays @ Fern Ave. PS

  • Instructor: TBD

  • (6) Dates: September 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28

  • 6pm:  Waitlist

  • 7:30pm: Waitlist ​​​

(P&PL3)

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Pre-requisite: 

  • P&P L2

  • Or instructor approval. 

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Tuesdays @ Runnymede JS PS​

  • Instructor: Elias

  • Dates: September 22, 29 Oct 6, 13, 20, 27

    • 6:30 PM: Waitlist

    • 8 PM: Waitlist​

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(P&PL4)

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Pre-requisite: 

Strict prerequisites apply. Players must already demonstrate strong consistency with serves, returns, third-shot drops/drives, dinking, volleys, resets and doubles positioning, and be comfortable playing at a faster competitive pace.

 

TWPC coach approval is required before registering.

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Mondays @ Runnymede JS PS​

  • Instructor: Elias

  • Dates: September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26

    • 6:30 PM: Waitlist

    • 8 PM: Waitlist​

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Pre-requisite: 

  • Social Play, League Play, P&P L2 or above 

  • Or instructor approval. 

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(Precision Drills)

Wednesday @ Runnymede JS PS​

  • Instructor: Elias

  • Dates: September 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28

    • 6:30 PM: Waitlist

    • 8 PM: 2 of 6 spots left

Precision Drills
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