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Where You Finally Become The Player You've Been Watching Others Be
The Rally Club – 1 Cottonwood Industrial Pk Ste 10, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
(Indoor facility)
Saturday, October 17, 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 a 5-star-rated instructor with over 6 years of pickleball experience.
I came to this game from playing paddle sports all my life, which made the transition pretty easy. Since then, I've been fortunate enough to win numerous tournaments in the St. Louis area and medal in many others.
I've dedicated that experience to one mission: helping intermediate players understand the fundamentals well enough to actually build on them… especially players in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond.
My approach: I enjoy helping people at all levels understand the basic fundamentals of this game, then explaining the strategies and tactics that sit on top of them. In that order, because tactics without fundamentals are just a good idea you can't execute.
What I really enjoy is straightforward: working with people and watching their skills improve.
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.
Meet Your New Pickleball Crew
This isn't a cold introduction. Within 5 minutes, you'll know everyone's names, where they play, and what they're working on. You'll exchange phone numbers right away, because connections matter.
Focus: The two shots that set up every point
Progressive Serving Technique:
Return Drill: Getting to net in one shot with proper balance, paddle positioning, and transition read
Focus: The shot that defines your rating
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 an experienced coach 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 afternoon.
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 17.
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 local court for your regular 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 identify the flaws that are quietly limiting your game, then break down the complex mechanics and court positioning into simple, repeatable habits you can actually hold onto.
Because for me it's all about the chess match, and you can't play chess while you're still thinking about your grip.
Most players spend years fighting the same weaknesses. You'll start correcting yours in a single afternoon.
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 17, 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.
Most camps charge hefty prices and send you home with nothing but memories. We're giving you a complete transformation system for life:
Written by Obsessed Pickleballers' head coach, Mark Ianni, 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 17, 2026. 8:00 AM. The Rally Club, Glen Carbon, IL
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: Taking control at the net
High Volley Attack:
Low Volleys & Touch: The Golden Circle method
Transition Volleys: Low to high sequences
Focus: Controlling the point from the NVZ
Games:
Advanced techniques:
Focus: Executing under match pressure
Focus: Weapons that win points at the intermediate level
Focus: Putting it all together under pressure
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