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.