A 7-Court, Upscale, Fairly-Priced, Pickleball Club Experience

Coming to Northbrook, IL this Fall (2024)

Upscale Everything

From the front desk to the private bath and changing rooms, to the full service crow’s nest bar, we spare no expense on our facility, staff or programming.

No-Nonsense Fees

Everyone is a member! Pay your club fee daily or monthly. There is no annual contract – cancel anytime. Our prices are so low we can’t publish them online yet!

Next-level coaches

Our coaches will be trained to the highest standards in the industry, following our world-class overarching methodology.

Staffed Front Desk

Experience the security and an easy-check-in with our friendly front desk staff.

Unmatched League Play and Special Events

Join player-rated leagues, assign a team captain, match up against others, and don’t forget the pizza and beer!

All Inclusive Club Fee

Freshly laundered towels, unlimited free coffee and access to everything we offer.

The most comprehensive developmental pickleball program on the planet

STAGE is here, the title of our overarching program. Whether you’re a total beginner looking to see what the fuss is all about, or you’re an expert looking to dominate the next tournament, STAGE has a program for you. For juniors or adults of any age, STAGE provides the most robust, level-appropriate learning and play environment ever seen in the industry.

STAGE is actually an acronym:

  1. Skill Development: Pickleball requires acquisition of a series of skills to execute shots, and in our developmental programming, we focus, isolate, and develop those specific skills needed to progress our students’ game. We often will use the Skill Steps to put the skills through closed, dead-ball application before moving to live-ball.
  2. Tactics First: In racquet sports, skills and techniques are executed for tactical reasons. Players must be taught to understand the situation when receiving the ball and why the skill and technique is needed to send the ball back, all while understanding the tactical and strategic requirements of their level to progress their game. 
  3. Athlete-Centered Coaching: We focus on the athlete when developing their game, creating a cooperative and supportive environment where they can thrive. Creating the right challenge level for all players is critical for their development, so differentiation and adaptive learning is key to success.
  4. Games-based: Players learn best through fun, well-designed, level-relevant games. Gamification of activities allows more engagement, quicker skill acquisition, and memorable social interaction.
  5. Elation: As you learn, progress, and play with your new friends at Slate, our premier experience will bring a feeling of elation, a wonderful feeling that will positively affect your life. 

“An upscale pickleball experience, priced fairly so everyone can play, is what the market is missing. I’m super bullish on this concept.”

Kenny G.

Avid North Shore Pickleball Player

Contact info@slatepickleballclub.com for more information.

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