Nike Pickleball Clinic

The Nike Adult Pickleball Clinic is for players ages 18+ of all skill levels taking place indoors on Wednesdays from February 5 – March 5, 2025, at Niagara Academy of Tennis in Vineland, Ontario. This beautiful facility offers 6 indoor pickleball courts and is taught by coaches Ed Maga, Karen Golob and John Semenchuck. Another 5-week class will be held immediately after this session.

The camp includes 7.5 hours of pickleball instruction and offers a comprehensive overview of the game for beginner to intermediate players. Our professional coaches will cover grips, stroke production, tactics, court positioning, serves, return of serve, specialty shots, scoring, rules and etiquette and much more!

Highlights Include:

Low player to coach ratio
7.5 hours of on court time
Stroke development, techniques, strategy and more!
6 indoor tennis courts used for pickleball

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Coaches

Zach Budd

Head Coach

Zach Has been camp director of Nike Tennis and Soccer Camp Toronto since 2019 and is now the director of Nike Basketball Camp Oakville. With a club professional designation in tennis and university-level soccer experience, Zach has been working with kids and helping them improve their game. Throughout university, Zach taught tennis at Waterloo Tennis Club and enjoyed getting to know tennis players in the local community. Now working as the camp director at five locations in Toronto, he’s excited to bring his team of coaches to Crescent School, Monarch Park, Central Tech, Kings Court Oakville and Bellbury Tennis Club in 2023.

Ed Maga

Head Coach

Ed has been playing pickleball for 7 years and is a 4.0 player and has assisted with coaching the Nike Pickleball Clinic in Burlington. He comes from a Hockey background as an on and off-ice trainer in the OHL with the Niagara Ice Dogs, Jr B with the St Catharines Falcons, Jr C with the Grimsby Peach Kings and with Hockey Canada Under 17, 16, and 15 Hockey camps. Ed is no stranger to working with High-Performance athletes and is ready to take your pickleball game to the next level.

Karen Golob

Coach

John Semenchuck

Coach

PICKLEBALL The Selkirk Growth Program: Supporting Nike Pickleball Camp: Selkirk Sport is the market leader in pickleball paddle technology and innovation. One of Selkirk’s core missions is to grow the sport and the company is proud to partner with Nike Pickleball Camps to promote pickleball. Selkirk is committed to providing its premier paddles, equipment, and educational resources to the camp’s instructors and participants.

Week 1 – Pickleball Fundamentals:

The first step in this grand journey! In Week 1, we’ll be diving into the basics. Grip that paddle like it’s your ticket to pickleball paradise! We’ll cover the sweet science of serving, introduce you to the kitchen (no, not the cooking kind), and teach you to move around the court like a dancing cucumber.

Week 2 – Dink It Like It’s Hot

Welcome to Week 2, where we explore the art of the dink. It’s not just a cute word, my friend – it’s a strategy! Get ready to finesse your shots, control the pace, and leave your opponents feeling like they’re trying to catch a slippery eel.
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Week 3 – Smash and Dash

Week 3 is here, and we’re cranking up the energy! It’s time to unleash the beast – the smash. Channel your inner power and let those balls fly! But remember, it’s not all strength – we’ll also fine-tune your footwork so you’re dashing around the court like a well-dressed pickleball ninja.
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Week 4 – Mind Games and Strategy

Now we’re getting tactical! Week 4 is all about the mind games. We’ll explore strategies, mind-boggling angles, and deceptive shots that will leave your opponents scratching their heads. It’s like a mental chess match but with more giggles and fewer knights.
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Week 5 – The Grand Rally Finale

Ah, the grand finale! In Week 5, we’re putting it all together. You’ve got the basics, the finesse, the power, and the strategy. Now it’s time to rally like there’s no tomorrow. We’ll practice long rallies, quick reactions, and celebrate your newfound pickleball prowess!