PickleRage
JUNIOR CLINICS AT PICKLERAGE

JUNIOR PICKLEBALL
CLINICS

A coach-led pathway for players from kindergarten through twelfth grade — first paddle to competitive match play. Find your child’s stage, then grab a spot in CourtReserve.

Junior Player Development

Pickleball For The Next Generation

Pickleball is a great way to stay active, make new friends, enjoy competition, and — most importantly — have fun. Whether your child is picking up a paddle for the first time, wants to play recreationally with family and friends, or has ambitions of competing, our junior programs give them a positive pathway for development.

The years between ages 5 and 18 build the athletic, technical, and tactical skills that make confident, capable players. Our programs are structured by age and developmental level, so players progress at a pace that fits them and keep enjoying the game along the way.

Players develop

  • Hand-eye coordination, balance, agility, and athletic movement
  • Proper pickleball technique and fundamentals
  • Court positioning and game strategy
  • Confidence and decision-making skills
  • Sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect

Grades K–12

Find Your Child’s Stage

Four stages, by grade and by level. Pick the one that fits and open its schedule for days, times, and pricing.

Grades K–2

Tiny Paddlers

Beginner

A first paddle, through games. Hand-eye coordination, balance, movement, ball control, and basic footwork — age-appropriate instruction that keeps young players moving and building confidence.

Grades 3–5

Rising Stars

Beginner

The same foundation pitched for older elementary players: paddle skills, ball control, movement, and footwork, built through progressive games and activities.

Grades 6–8

Middle School

Teen Aces

Beginner & Advanced Beginner

For players learning the fundamentals: paddle skills, shot production, serving, returning, dinking, volleys, rally skills, court movement, and basic game strategy.

Jr. Competitive

Intermediate to Advanced

For players who already rally, serve, and return consistently. Shot consistency, placement, court positioning, transition skills, and partner communication.

Grades 9–12

High School

HS Aces

Beginner & Advanced Beginner

For players new to pickleball or still developing. Shot production, serving, returning, dinking, volleys, rally skills, court positioning, rules, and scoring.

HS Competitive

Intermediate to Advanced

For experienced players going up a level. Advanced shot selection, offensive and defensive strategy, transition play, power, spin, touch, and finesse.

School’s Out. Pickleball Is In!

School Break Junior Programs

Keep your kids active, learning, and having fun when school is closed. A mix of pickleball instruction, games, challenges, and supervised match play in our indoor, climate-controlled facility — for players brand new to the game and experienced ones alike.

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

School Break Junior Days

Single-day programs on school days off:

  • Columbus DayMonday, October 12Sign Up
  • Election DayTuesday, November 3Sign Up
  • MLK DayMonday, January 18
  • EidWednesday, March 10

Holiday Break Week

December 28 – January 1 · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Turn holiday break into a week of pickleball. Mornings spent developing their game, competing in fun challenges, and playing plenty of matches with our coaching team.

Sign Up

Winter Break Week

February 15–19 · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

A great way to keep kids active during the colder months. Skill work plus games, team competitions, and supervised match play on our indoor courts.

Spring Break Week

March 22–26 · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Spend Spring Break on the courts. Skill development, competitive games, team activities, and plenty of pickleball in a fun, positive environment.

Break weeks can be booked for the full week or individual days, based on availability.

Each day, players work on

  • Pickleball fundamentals and proper technique
  • Serving, returning, dinking, volleys, and groundstrokes
  • Movement, positioning, and court awareness
  • Skill-building games and team challenges
  • Singles and doubles play
  • Supervised match play and friendly competition
  • Sportsmanship and teamwork

All Levels Welcome

Programs are built for beginner through experienced junior players. Whenever possible, players are grouped by age and playing ability for the best learning and playing experience.

What To Bring

Athletic clothing, court shoes, a water bottle, a snack, and lunch. We can provide a paddle for players who need one.

Space is limited — advance registration is required.

Call To Register

No school? No problem. Come spend the day at The Rage!

Beyond The Weekly Class

Two ways to add court time on top of a group program.

Junior Match Play

Pro-supervised match play, built to give junior players real games and the skills competition asks for. Players need to be able to serve and keep score. Ask us about discounted match play packages.

Call To Reserve

Junior Private Lessons

One-on-one, semi-private, or a small group of friends. Private instruction is the fastest way to speed up the learning process, and it pairs well with a weekly group program. Available for all ages and abilities.

Lesson Options

Questions About Junior Clinics?

Not sure which clinic fits your kid? Give us a call or send a note — we’ll help you pick the right one.

Call us
(914) 201-3414
7am – 10pm, 7 Days a Week
Email us
newrochelle@picklerage.com

Ready To Get Them On Court?

Spots fill fast — register in CourtReserve and we’ll see you on the court.