We will Discuss, Drill and Internalize:

* Spicing Up Your Serve * Developing a Killer Return * Targeting a Consistent Dropshot * Taking Tactical Advantage * More Wins and Fun!

Byrd will be right there, ensuring one-on-one time with each player to help master the right grip and body mechanics.

As a group we will learn and drill various opening strategies from the Serve, thru Return, Drop Shot and Poaching; aiming to transfer high-level play from the mind to instinctual muscle memory.

You will leave with new confidence and drills to move forward in your game!

Players should be at least at the 3.0 level.

I ENCOURAGE YOU to register with a drilling partner so as to have a consistent partner to learn with, as well as enhance your drilling routine together.

Tuesday, April 30th, 6:30pm to 9:15pm, $60

@ Armory Pickleball in Bellingham

Registration information available at the click of this button.

I thoroughly enjoyed your clinic! You are a great, common sense presenter, who did not overload us with information and shared practical, skill building drills! I appreciate you sharing your expertise in this sport that has captured SO many of us! BE WELL AND HAVE FUN! 

Mary Cay

Hey BYRD! Gotta thank you one more time for the super fab clinic today! Been making notes, trying to remember the best I can….but have to say….you were fabulous! As a teacher myself, I recognize that the ability to actually TEACH is totally different than the ability and skill set a person has that enables spectacular play. You have captured the art of teaching and harnessed the ability to communicate…optimal attributes for a great coach! And you are!

Ann

Byrd has a distinct talent to asses the range of skills of everyone in his small clinic and work to elevate their unique game rather than a one-size-fits-all approach to the game. Both his direct feedback, as well as his joy of players and game, will stick. This was the first clinic that challenged how I think about the game and I am quite delighted when I am challenged.

Carolyn

I thoroughly enjoyed the clinic and your style of teaching.  So much of my play depends on instinctual actions, and your drills totally tapped into that buried mind/body connection for me.  I already have put some of what we worked on into my game and find myself slowing down…or maybe the game just seems slower!  Who knows? Who cares.  It works.

Diane

I really enjoyed your camp…the 4 hours flew by.

You provided a good mix of theory, drills, strategy and stories from your playing career that made the camp very enjoyable.

Dennis

Bangers take advantage of players by hitting hard and they just can’t stop it.

…but you can STOP them with a well-honed volley. We will discuss tactics and drill the skills it takes to manage those fast and crazy balls. Pro volley technique is effective for both defending and attacking at the net… and it comes with a huge boost in confidence.

Your approach to volleying will change dramatically as well as your preparedness for sudden attacks.

My coaching goes beyond technique. I’ll help you feel the optimal volley in your body, building instincts that will help you dominate the court, win points and take down those pesky bangers!

Individual attention ensures your grip, posture, and mechanics are on point. Together, we’ll drill fundamental techniques that build a rock-solid volley foundation.

You will leave with new confidence and drills to move forward in your game!

Players should be at least at the 3.0 level.

I ENCOURAGE YOU to register with a drilling partner so as to have a consistent partner to learn with as well as enhance your drilling routine together.

Tuesday, April 9th, 6:30pm to 9pm, $60

@ Armory Pickleball in Bellingham

Registration information available at the click of this button.

I thoroughly enjoyed your clinic! You are a great, common sense presenter, who did not overload us with information and shared practical, skill building drills! I appreciate you sharing your expertise in this sport that has captured SO many of us! BE WELL AND HAVE FUN! 

Mary Cay

Hey BYRD! Gotta thank you one more time for the super fab clinic today! Been making notes, trying to remember the best I can….but have to say….you were fabulous! As a teacher myself, I recognize that the ability to actually TEACH is totally different than the ability and skill set a person has that enables spectacular play. You have captured the art of teaching and harnessed the ability to communicate…optimal attributes for a great coach! And you are!

Ann

Byrd has a distinct talent to asses the range of skills of everyone in his small clinic and work to elevate their unique game rather than a one-size-fits-all approach to the game. Both his direct feedback, as well as his joy of players and game, will stick. This was the first clinic that challenged how I think about the game and I am quite delighted when I am challenged.

Carolyn

I thoroughly enjoyed the clinic and your style of teaching.  So much of my play depends on instinctual actions, and your drills totally tapped into that buried mind/body connection for me.  I already have put some of what we worked on into my game and find myself slowing down…or maybe the game just seems slower!  Who knows? Who cares.  It works.

Diane

I really enjoyed your camp…the 4 hours flew by.

You provided a good mix of theory, drills, strategy and stories from your playing career that made the camp very enjoyable.

Dennis

Enjoyment is the spice of life and is fundamental to the sport of pickleball. I love the opportunity to combine the two!

We will work on the mental game of life and sport and also on the fundamental skills and tactics of pickleball, placing emphasis on the former or latter depending on you!

Book a Free Remote Introductory Session with Byrd by Clicking Here

As a certified life coach, I help others relieve anxiety, on and off the court, specifically by helping my clients build awareness regarding themselves and passing along evidence-based psychological tools that helped my on my path to a new awakening.

Simultaneously, we will work on your pickleball game! I have developed a watch and response video exchange that allows us to deep dive on fundamental pickleball skills and tactics remotely, at your pace.

Let’s talk!

Book a Free Remote Introductory Session with Byrd by Clicking Here

Byrd Penney, MS, Certified Life Coach, Certified CBT Coach

Use power and control with your 3rd shot to create immediate points, generate attackable pop-ups, and deliver variety to keep your opponents on edge. As we train the offensive side of power, we will be working on the defense in the power game as well, shutting down bangers and utilizing reaction and placement to defend the net.

Top-spin drives, back-spin returns, vital resets, evil volleys, serves and power-game decision making will all be covered in this active and fun clinic. You will leave with drills, tactics and intentions to continue improvement along your path toward higher levels in the wonderful game of pickleball.

Individual attention from Byrd ensures your grip, posture, and mechanics are on point. Together, we’ll drill fundamental techniques that build a rock-solid power game foundation.

Players should be at least at the 3.0 level.

BYRDS ENCOURAGES YOU to register with a drilling partner so as to have a consistent partner to learn with as well as enhance your drilling routine together.

Tuesday, March 5th, 6:30pm to 9:30pm, $60

@ Armory Pickleball in Bellingham

Registration information available at the click of this button.

Click for Byrd’s Pickleball Pro Player & Coaching Profile

I thoroughly enjoyed your clinic! You are a great, common sense presenter, who did not overload us with information and shared practical, skill building drills! I appreciate you sharing your expertise in this sport that has captured SO many of us! BE WELL AND HAVE FUN! 

Mary Cay

Hey BYRD! Gotta thank you one more time for the super fab clinic today! Been making notes, trying to remember the best I can….but have to say….you were fabulous! As a teacher myself, I recognize that the ability to actually TEACH is totally different than the ability and skill set a person has that enables spectacular play. You have captured the art of teaching and harnessed the ability to communicate…optimal attributes for a great coach! And you are!

Ann

Byrd has a distinct talent to asses the range of skills of everyone in his small clinic and work to elevate their unique game rather than a one-size-fits-all approach to the game. Both his direct feedback, as well as his joy of players and game, will stick. This was the first clinic that challenged how I think about the game and I am quite delighted when I am challenged.

Carolyn

I thoroughly enjoyed the clinic and your style of teaching.  So much of my play depends on instinctual actions, and your drills totally tapped into that buried mind/body connection for me.  I already have put some of what we worked on into my game and find myself slowing down…or maybe the game just seems slower!  Who knows? Who cares.  It works.

Diane

I really enjoyed your camp…the 4 hours flew by.

You provided a good mix of theory, drills, strategy and stories from your playing career that made the camp very enjoyable.

Dennis

Proper volley is an ESSENTIAL counterpart to the soft game. Master it and force your opponents to play your game.

Experience the feeling of a winning volley. My coaching goes beyond technique. I’ll help you feel the optimal volley in your body, building instincts that will help you dominate the court, win points and take down tournaments!

Individual attention ensures your grip, posture, and mechanics are on point. Together, we’ll drill fundamental techniques that build a rock-solid volley foundation.

Players should be at least at the 3.0 level.

I ENCOURAGE YOU to register with a drilling partner so as to have a consistent partner to learn with as well as enhance your drilling routine together.

Thursday, January 11th, 6pm to 9pm, $70

@ Bellingham Fitness in Bellingham

Registration information available at the click of this button.

Hey BYRD! Gotta thank you one more time for the super fab clinic today! Been making notes, trying to remember the best I can….but have to say….you were fabulous! As a teacher myself, I recognize that the ability to actually TEACH is totally different than the ability and skill set a person has that enables spectacular play. You have captured the art of teaching and harnessed the ability to communicate…optimal attributes for a great coach! And you are!

Ann

Byrd has a distinct talent to asses the range of skills of everyone in his small clinic and work to elevate their unique game rather than a one-size-fits-all approach to the game. Both his direct feedback, as well as his joy of players and game, will stick. This was the first clinic that challenged how I think about the game and I am quite delighted when I am challenged.

Carolyn

I thoroughly enjoyed the clinic and your style of teaching.  So much of my play depends on instinctual actions, and your drills totally tapped into that buried mind/body connection for me.  I already have put some of what we worked on into my game and find myself slowing down…or maybe the game just seems slower!  Who knows? Who cares.  It works.

Diane

I really enjoyed your camp…the 4 hours flew by.

You provided a good mix of theory, drills, strategy and stories from your playing career that made the camp very enjoyable.

Dennis

Discuss, Drill and Internalize:

* A Spiced Up Serve * A Killer Return * A Consistent Dropshot * A Superior Tactical Advantage * More Wins and Fun!

Byrd will be right there, ensuring one-on-one time with each player to help master the right grip and body mechanics. As a group we will learn and drill various opening strategies aiming to transfer high-level play from the mind to instinctual muscle memory.

Evening Opportunity!

Thursday, Nov 30th, 8pm to 10:30pm, Armory Pickleball in Bellingham

Intermediate/Advanced Clinic – Players should be at least at the 3.0 level.

Consider registering with a drilling partner and enhance your skills, drills & thrills together. Grow as a team!

Get to know Byrd better here with his Pickleball Bio

Hey BYRD! Gotta thank you one more time for the super fab clinic today! Been making notes, trying to remember the best I can….but have to say….you were fabulous! As a teacher myself, I recognize that the ability to actually TEACH is totally different than the ability and skill set a person has that enables spectacular play. You have captured the art of teaching and harnessed the ability to communicate…optimal attributes for a great coach! And you are!

Ann

Byrd has a distinct talent to asses the range of skills of everyone in his small clinic and work to elevate their unique game rather than a one-size-fits-all approach to the game. Both his direct feedback, as well as his joy of players and game, will stick. This was the first clinic that challenged how I think about the game and I am quite delighted when I am challenged.

Carolyn

I thoroughly enjoyed the clinic and your style of teaching.  So much of my play depends on instinctual actions, and your drills totally tapped into that buried mind/body connection for me.  I already have put some of what we worked on into my game and find myself slowing down…or maybe the game just seems slower!  Who knows? Who cares.  It works.

Diane

I really enjoyed your camp…the time flew by.

You provided a good mix of theory, drills, strategy and stories from your playing career that made the camp very enjoyable.

Dennis

The opening exchanges of the ball across the net can make or break a point, determine who takes the game, and even crown the tournament champ!

This clinic will emphasize and actively engage the skills, tactics and communication necessary to capitalize on the opening shots in a rally:

Crank up your serve. Nail that killer return. Refine your drop shot.

Byrd will be right there, ensuring one-on-one time with each player to help master the right grip and body mechanics. As a group we will learn and drill various opening strategies aiming to transfer high-level play from the mind to instinctual muscle memory.

Sunday, June 11th, 12:30pm to 3:30pm, Armory Pickleball in Bellingham

Intermediate/Advanced Clinic – Players should be at least at the 3.0 level.

Consider registering with a drilling partner and enhance your skills, drills & thrills together. Grow as a team!

Get to know Byrd better here!

Hey BYRD! Gotta thank you one more time for the super fab clinic today! Been making notes, trying to remember the best I can….but have to say….you were fabulous! As a teacher myself, I recognize that the ability to actually TEACH is totally different than the ability and skill set a person has that enables spectacular play. You have captured the art of teaching and harnessed the ability to communicate…optimal attributes for a great coach! And you are!

Ann

Byrd has a distinct talent to asses the range of skills of everyone in his small clinic and work to elevate their unique game rather than a one-size-fits-all approach to the game. Both his direct feedback, as well as his joy of players and game, will stick. This was the first clinic that challenged how I think about the game and I am quite delighted when I am challenged.

Carolyn

I thoroughly enjoyed the clinic and your style of teaching.  So much of my play depends on instinctual actions, and your drills totally tapped into that buried mind/body connection for me.  I already have put some of what we worked on into my game and find myself slowing down…or maybe the game just seems slower!  Who knows? Who cares.  It works.

Diane

I really enjoyed your camp…the time flew by.

You provided a good mix of theory, drills, strategy and stories from your playing career that made the camp very enjoyable.

Dennis

Register alone or with your favorite partner and let’s:

• Establish effective partnership communication for tactics and strategy.
• Develop doubles court positioning for both defense and offense
• Highlight a point of attack and implement the plan ruthlessly
• Enhance and Drill skills necessary to turn advanced tactics into wins
• Discuss, Drill and Practice pro strategies to win Tournaments.
• Discuss rally scoring and how to use it for your team advantage

We will spend 3 hours developing skills and then utilize the final 4th hour for partnership play, implementing and refining the strategy in-game. Byrd will sub in and out with each partnership and provide real-time guidance on implementing proven point-scoring strategies.

As with all my clinics, I will spend time with each participant individually to evaluate grip, body-mechanics and suggest a path to improvement.

2 sessions available – 3.0+ Abilities required

Sunday April 16th, 12:30pm to 4:30pm

&

Wednesday April 19th, 10am to 2pm

@ Armory Pickleball

Click the button to register, ideally with a partner with an eye toward tournament play.

This is a 4- hour clinic & we are gonna go deep!

See you there!!!!

My father is a longstanding GVR member and I will be coming down in the near future to help him pack and move back north for the summer to WA state where we both live. I am unsure of the dates, but will soon be locking down a window of time when I will be in Green Valley.

I would like to take opportunity to get to know the Green Valley Pickleball community better and would love to put on one or two clinics targeting the 4.0 player population.

I am a senior pro open player, 5.0 rated, and consistently sell out clinics (within 48 hours of announcing them) in my local area with get great reviews on content, skill-building and enjoyment.

Here is a link to the details of typical cost, registration procedures and my philosophy. Be sure to take a look at the two examples of clinics I have had success with in the past posted at the bottom of the page.

Clinic Administration Details & Clinic Offerings

Byrd Pickleball Player and Coaching Bio

Thank you and I look forward to getting on the court with you!

Byrd Penney