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Novice Clinics

New to pickleball? Or just started and want to improve a bit more?
These clinics for first-timers to 3.0 level players are included
in the $85 NOVICE CLINIC PLAYER Pass at no additional cost.

Teaching Pros

Shawnte Hagen

Shawnte Hagen is a Pickleball Coaching International (PCI) instructor who's been playing pickleball for 4 years. He's also a first-responder EMT working in emergency medicine on an ambulance for 18 years in Monterey County.

While growing up in Santa Cruz, Shawnte was focused on ocean sports like surfing and scuba diving; however he also played ping pong, tennis, and racquetball since he was old enough to hold a paddle, but did not have that competitive drive back then, until he shifted to pickleball.

Shawnte has competed at 4.0 in all three types of events, medaling in all. He is still working on earning his first gold in singles and men's doubles at 4.0. After quite a few requests, he began teaching beginner to intermediate players of all ages and mobility for a little over a year now, with an emphasis on helping students develop a well-rounded game, building on their strengths, helping solve any challenges while keeping solid fundamentals, and having a great time on the court as the basis of every lesson.

Shawnte does group and private lessons where he can help focus on certain skills, as well as covering basic and advanced strategies for tournaments, game situations, or just trying to beat that one team at recreational play that always seems to get the best of us. He strives to give each student specific help with their game in every lesson, and is as stoked as the students are when they have those "ah ha!" moments. Shawnte recently added an ERNE pickleball machine to his lessons to further help students and himself get to that next level on their pickleball journey.

SHAWNTE'S CLINICS: 60 mins, 1:4 student ratio

Wed Jan 3 | 12:30p and 1:30p
Thu Jan 4 | 12:30p and 1:30p
Fri Jan 5 | TBD
Sat Jan 6 | TBD
Sun Jan 7 | TBD
Some alternate times available (text 415.990.1606)

Karen Haselden

Karen Haselden is PPR Certified Teaching professional based in Scotts Valley and is a national pickleball champion with multiple gold medals. She has years of experience playing competitive mixed doubles and women's doubles in tennis and pickleball. A multisport athlete and former volleyball coach, she has helped many other pickleball players bring their game to the next level, with focus on injury prevention. Her enthusiasm, deep knowledge, and love for the game is contagious!

KAREN'S CLINICS: 60 mins, 1:4 student ratio

Wed Jan 3 | 12:30p and 1:30p
Thu Jan 4 | 12:30p and 1:30p

Kevin Mah

Pickleball and Tennis Teaching Professional at the Beach & Tennis Club, Pebble Beach, CA. USPTA P-1 Professional for over 25 years and has 3 Pickleball certifications from IFP, IPTPA, and USPTA Pickleball. Advanced IFP Pickleball Instructor, specializing in competition drills, playing strategy, and mental toughness training.

KEVIN'S CLINICS: 60 mins, 1:4 student ratio

Thu Jan 4 | TBD
Fri Jan 5 | 12:30p and 1:30p
Sat Jan 6 | 12:30p and 1:30p

Javi Vargas

Javi's incredible journey from competitive tennis to achieving a 4.5 level in Pickleball within a year is a testament to his remarkable talent. With Chilean heritage and a Monterey upbringing, he brings a unique perspective to his sporting endeavors. His over 15 years of coaching experience in tennis laid a strong foundation for his rapid progress in pickleball.

Beyond his tournament successes, Javi's coaching skills shine through, showcasing his expertise in both racquet sports. His seamless transition between the two sports enriches Pickleball, while his commitment to teaching newcomers emphasizes his dedication to its growth. Javi's fusion of heritage, experience, and passion continues to inspire within the Pickleball community.

JAVI'S CLINICS: 60 mins, 1:4 student ratio

Sat Jan 6 | 12:30p and 1:30p
Sun Jan 7 | 12:30p and 1:30p

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