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Where You Finally Become The Player You've Been Watching Others Be
Center Court Pickleball Club, Scottsdale Mayo – 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
(Indoor facility)
Saturday, October 3, 2026
1:00 PM – 5:00 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 it 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.
Meet the Coach and Players
Review Objectives and Expectations for the session
Outline clinic structure, safety reminders, and engagement rules
Static Stretching: Loosen key muscle groups (shoulders, calves, hamstrings, wrists)
Dynamic Movements: Light footwork, lateral slides, shadow swings
Hydration Break: Brief pause to hydrate before drills begin
Focus: Serve and Return
Principles: In, deep, and toward the non-dominant side
Serve Drill: Placement and consistency practice
Serve & Return Drill: Controlled rallies emphasizing depth and accuracy
Focus: Transition control and shot variation
Down-the-line and diagonal execution
Partner Challenge: Third shot drive contest
Drive-only rallies (forehand/backhand)
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 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 3.
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 how to control rallies through intelligent positioning and shot selection, not power. You'll start winning more points while using 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 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 3, 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 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:
Every pickleball concept explained in detail for 50+ players
Smart play strategies that win without exhausting you
Injury prevention techniques for sustainable play
Drill progressions you can work through with your new camp friends
Your roadmap from 3.0 to 3.5 to 4.0 and beyond
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:
Weekly Live Coaching Sessions hosted by Mark himself. Your camp friends join these sessions too, so you're learning together even after October 3
24/7 Access to Ask Questions, post videos, ask for help, get feedback from coaches and experienced players
Complete Video Library with intermediate-focused content you can work through with your new partners
Nationwide Network, when you travel, you already have friendly faces to play with
The Group Chat on Steroids, your camp crew is chatting, but so is the entire national community. You're part of something massive.
Real benefit: Your camp crew just became a nationwide family. Continuous coaching, continuous connection, continuous improvement, forever.
This Is Your Moment.
Saturday, October 3, 2026. 1:00 PM. Center Court Pickleball Club, Scottsdale, 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: Control, patience, and net play
Straight-on and diagonal dinks
Games:
Dingle Drill
Dink Contest / Longest Rally Challenge
Advanced Techniques:
Shuffle dinks, volley/half-volley transitions
Focus: Recognizing and responding to lobs
Lob from the NVZ (non-volley zone)
Offensive vs. Defensive lob scenarios
Plus One Drill: Practicing "Now What?" follow-up after the lob
Focus: Movement and recovery under pressure
All 4 in transition vs. 2 in transition / 2 at NVZ
2-on-1 and 2-on-2 reset drills
Transition to NV Drill: Building confidence approaching the net
Focus: Adding variety and deception
Technique fundamentals
Timing, when to roll vs. when to flick
1-on-1 Drill: Controlled exchanges focusing on grip and paddle angle
Focus: Real-game application
Play games up to 7 points, rotating partners
Coach Feedback:
Shot selection analysis
Point debrief and situational discussion
SWOT Message: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
Drill Assignments: At-home or follow-up exercises
