SPORTS COACHING
Pickleball
One of the fastest-growing sports in the country, pickleball has arrived at Cooper.

Pickleball is a fun and socially-friendly sport that’s easy to learn and less physically demanding than tennis. Whether you’ve already played or never picked up a paddle before, give pickleball a try!
Pickleball is played in singles or doubles, with doubles being the most common. Singles and doubles have the same playing area and rules.
Reserve a Court
Court reservations are available 24 hours in advance
Reservations also available on new Cooper Fitness Center app: Apple Store | Google Play Store
Weekly Open Play
Join us for an open play pickleball session, perfect for all skill levels! No need for you to bring a partner or group, just rotate into the queue for the next available court.
Beginning March 28 | Fridays, 4-6 p.m.
Member: Free | Non-member: $15
Registration also available on new Cooper Fitness Center app: Apple Store | Google Play Store
Monthly Intro Series
Led by Pickleball Instructor Greg Hire, this four-week session teaches the progression of skills needed to play recreation pickleball.
$120/month
Registration also available on new Cooper Fitness Center app: Apple Store | Google Play Store
Pickleball Clinics & Drills
Mondays
- How to Beat Your Friends Clinic, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Aerobic Pickleball, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Wednesdays
- Beginners Drills, 10-11:30 a.m.
- Aerobic Pickleball, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Coed Drills, 6-7:30 p.m.
Thursdays
- Intro to Pickleball, 5-6 p.m.
- Ball Machine Drills, 6-7 p.m.
- Beginners Drills, 7-8:30 p.m.
Fridays
- Improvers Clinic with Play, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
- Beginners Pickleball Series, 10:30 a.m.-noon
Saturdays
- Coed Drills, 10-11:30 a.m.
Cost: $25/drill
Registration also available on new Cooper Fitness Center app: Apple Store | Google Play Store
Paddle Battles
Held twice a month, Paddle Battles consist of ladder-style playing—winners move up the courts while others move down. Partners change every game, so there’s no need to bring a set partner.
Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Dates
• February 8
• February 22
Pickleball Leagues
League Dates
- Session 1: January 14-February 4
- Session 2: February 11-March 4
Leagues
- Doubles Flex – team captain names play time
- Beginners – Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m.
- Women’s – Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Member: $70/session | Non-member: $80/session
Registration also available on new Cooper Fitness Center app: Apple Store | Google Play Store
Semi-Annual Pickleball Tournaments
Coming Soon
• Men’s Doubles
• Women’s Doubles
• Mixed Doubles
Prizes awarded for 1st place, 2nd place and consolation
Pickleball Lessons
Beginner to advanced lessons are offered with our Pickleball Instructors—private, semi-private and group.
Pickleball Instructors
Greg Hire
Dave Koleno
Andre Vahdat
Pricing: One-hour Lesson
Member: $100 | Non-member: $110
Junior Pickleball Clinics
An introduction to pickleball, our junior clinics teach the basics of the game and progress to rallying and match play. Participants learn the rules and scoring and develop hand-eye coordination, stroke techniques and footwork.
Session 1: January 21-February 27
Session 2: March 18-April 21
Session 3: September 2-October 9
Session 4: October 21-December 11
Mondays/Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Ages 8-16
Member: $240/sesson | Non-member: $300/session
Registration also available on new Cooper Fitness Center app: Apple Store | Google Play Store
Summer Pickleball Camps
Campers learn the fundamentals of pickleball, including how to serve, volley and dink. They also develop hand-eye coordination, agility and balance. Beginner and intermediate friendly.
2025 Pickleball Camp Dates
June 2-5
July 7-10
August 4-7
Mondays-Thursdays (Fridays reserved for make-up sessions)
Ages 5-8: 8-9 a.m. | $120/week
Ages 9-12: 9-11 a.m. | $170/week
Ages 13-16: 9 a.m.-noon | $225/week
Registration also available on new Cooper Fitness Center app: Apple Store | Google Play Store
More Information
Corey Noel, Racquet Sports Director
cnoel@cooperfitnesscenter.com | 972.233.4832, ext. 4311
Meet Our Pickleball Instructors
Greg Hire
Racquet Sports Director
David Koleno
Assistant Tennis Instructor
Pickleball Instructor
Andre Vahdat
Assistant Tennis Pro
Pickleball Instructor