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Where You Finally Become The Player You’ve Been Watching Others Be
Pickleball Backyard - 868 N Gilbert Rd #102, Gilbert, AZ 85234
(Indoor facility)
Saturday, October 31, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
50 and over
Intermediate (3.0-3.5)
Having a DUPR is not necessary
The Perfect Guide To Acing Pickleball eBook ($47 value)
Obsessed Pickleballers Lifetime Community Membership ($360/year value)
That's a surprise, and you'll get that after the camp
I'm the head coach of Obsessed Pickleballers, author of "The Perfect Guide to Acing Pickleball" with over 500 five-star reviews, and a dedicated pickleball coach with nearly a decade of experience helping players at every level discover what they're truly capable of on the court.
I've dedicated my coaching career to one mission: helping intermediate players like you play smarter, build real consistency, and break through to the next level. Especially players in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond.
My approach: Smart play is everything. I focus on positioning, patience, and shot selection, the fundamentals that create consistent, enjoyable, sustainable pickleball. This isn't about playing harder.
It's about reading the game a step ahead, making better decisions under pressure, and building the kind of foundation that holds up in real matches against real opponents. That's what this camp is built around.
Whether you want to improve your fitness, develop your skills, compete in tournaments, improve your DUPR, or simply have more fun on the court… I'll help you play with confidence and consistency while preventing injuries.
Players who train with me experience complete game transformations.
They win through intelligent positioning and shot selection, not exhausting power.
They understand the mental game.
They play multiple times a week with energy.
They build lasting friendships while improving their game together.
Focus: Serve and Return
Most intermediate camps spend too much time talking and not enough time executing.
I'm different.
Here's my philosophy: Drilling = Transformation
You don't get better by listening to lectures about the third shot drop. You get better by hitting third shot drops repeatedly while the author of the sport's most-reviewed coaching guide watches and guides your reps.
And here's the truth about why I'm obsessed with drilling:
Because let's be honest, we all love that moment when we implement something new and it actually WORKS, don't we?
That moment when you adjust your paddle angle, and suddenly your third shot lands exactly where you want it.
That rush when you hit multiple serves in a row to the same spot.
That feeling when your opponent fires a fast ball at you, and you put it away cleanly.
You don't have to wait weeks to see if the coaching worked. You see it immediately. Right there on the court.
That's why drilling is the heartbeat of my intermediate camps. Not because I think it's good for you (though it is), but because it's incredibly satisfying to watch yourself go from "I keep making that mistake" to "I just fixed it!" in a single morning.
You know that moment when you replay the match in your head…
…thinking about all the shots you should have made?
…watching players you know you should beat walk away with the win?
…feeling that gap between the player you are and the player you know you could be?
That feeling ends on October 31.
Because by the time you walk off the court, something fundamental will have changed. Your body will respond differently. Your mind will read the game differently. And the next time you play, your regular partners will immediately notice something has shifted.
You walk onto your regular pickleball court for your weekly game.
As soon as you start warming up, your playing partners stop and stare.
"What happened to you?"
Your serves are landing deep and consistent, no more shanks, no more pop-ups. When they return, you're already reading where the ball is going. Your third shot drop is pulling them out of position. At the kitchen line, you're controlling rallies with patience and precision they've never seen from you before.
By the third game, they're asking what you did. By the fifth game, they're asking where you learned it. By the time you leave, they're asking if you can teach them.
That's the difference between who you are right now and who you'll be after the camp.
And it all starts the moment you register, because the transformation begins before you even arrive.
I'll teach you to control rallies through intelligent positioning and shot selection, not power. You'll win more points on less energy. This is especially important for us 50+ players: you'll learn to play smarter, not harder.
I'll connect you with other passionate players at your exact skill level. You'll exchange numbers, join the Obsessed Pickleballers Community together, and stay permanently connected with everyone you meet.
I'll eliminate the hesitation that's been costing you points. Should you drive or drop? Your body knows. When do you move to the kitchen? You're already moving. How do you handle the lob? You're executing before you finish thinking about it.
I'll help you identify the technical flaws that are currently limiting your game. At 3.0 to 3.5, they are rarely dramatic. They're small, and they repeat: the paddle that drops half an inch before contact, the recovery step you skip when you're tired, the same cross-court dink you hit every time because it feels safe.
They're hard to spot in yourself, which is why you've been carrying them. I've written an entire book on this level and coached it in more than 40 cities, so I know what to look for and where it comes from. When I show you exactly how to fix it, the shots that used to frustrate you suddenly become your strengths.
Most players spend years fighting the same weaknesses. You'll correct yours in a single morning.
Written by your coach, Mark Ianni, the head coach of Obsessed Pickleballers. It captures everything we teach on the court and then goes even deeper, so you're never guessing what to do next.
Here's what's inside:
Over 500 five-star reviews from players just like you who use it as their ongoing playbook.
Imagine having access to hundreds of passionate players AND coaches from across the entire US.
Here's what happens in the community:
Real benefit: Your camp crew just became a nationwide family. Continuous coaching, continuous connection, continuous improvement, forever.
This is your moment.
Saturday, October 31, 2026. 8:00 AM. Pickleball Backyard, Gilbert, AZ
Players will walk in at the 3.0-3.5 level.
Players will learn, drill, and experience real game-changing breakthroughs.
Players will walk out with a clear path to 4.0 and the tools to get there.
The question is: Will you be one of them?
Focus: Transition control and shot variation
Focus: Control, patience, and net play
Games:
Advanced Techniques:
Focus: Recognizing and responding to lobs
Focus: Movement and recovery under pressure
Focus: Adding variety and deception
Focus: Real-game application
Coach Feedback:
I'll show you how good you can actually be. You'll leave energized, excited, and already planning your next time on the court.
Remember when you first fell in love with pickleball? When you couldn't wait to play? If that feeling has been fading lately…
On October 31, it comes roaring back.
Because when you experience what it feels like to play at your true potential, when you finally break through that plateau, that's when the obsession returns.
