Obsessed Pickleballers Camp in Fairfax, VA | July 12th | Coach JD Almond

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CAMP DETAILS

Obsessed Pickleballers Intermediate Camp In Fairfax, VA

Where You Finally Become The Player You’ve Been Watching Others Be

Focused Classes

8:1 Ratio

Venue

DTL Sportscenter - 10390 Willard Way, Fairfax, VA 22030

(INDOOR FACILITY)

Date & Time

Sunday, July 12th, 2026 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Age

50 and over

Skill Levels

3.0 - 3.5 (Intermediate) - Having a DUPR is not necessary

Pro Instructors

Coach JD Almond

🎁 Bonus #1:

The Perfect Guide To Acing Pickleball eBook ($47 value)

🎁 Bonus #2:

Obsessed Pickleballers Lifetime Community Membership ($360/year value)

🎁 Bonus #3:

That's a surprise and you'll get that after the camp

MEET YOUR COACH

Hi, I am Coach JD Almond – Your Guide To The Next Level

I’m a PPR Certified Pickleball Coach with over 30 years of racquet sports coaching experience. I’ve dedicated my coaching career to one great mission: helping intermediate players transfer every athletic instinct they already have into smarter, cleaner, more strategic pickleball, especially players in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond.

I’ve been playing competitive sports through high school and college at Longwood University, coaching at the high school and college levels in Northern Virginia, and building one of the East Coast’s premier pickleball programs.

My Credentials:

DUPR Certified — officially certified to lead and run DUPR-rated matches and events

2025 RSPA Mid-Atlantic Pickleball Coach of the Year

Known for biomechanics-first coaching — proper form and function for injury prevention and longevity

Teaching philosophy: skills from all sports transfer directly to pickleball

Creator of "Play with the Coach" — a live-play, strategy-heavy tactical class

Specialist in Skills & Drills clinics focusing on consistency, shot selection, and the transition zone

My approach: My teaching philosophy stems from my love of playing a variety of sports, and from how the skills in these sports can easily be transferred to pickleball. My understanding of proper biomechanics plays a major role in injury prevention.

Giving my students the benefits of proper form and function goes a long way toward preventing injuries. I coach the transition zone. I coach shot selection under pressure. I coach live-play strategy through real game situations.

So, whether you want to improve your fitness, develop your skills, compete in tournaments, improve your DUPR, or simply have more fun on the court… I’ll help you play with confidence and consistency while preventing injuries.

Players who train with me experience complete game transformations.

They win through intelligent positioning and shot selection, not exhausting power.

They understand the mental game.

They play multiple times a week with energy.

They build lasting friendships while leveling up their game.

Schedule

Your 4-Hour Transformation Journey

I. Introduction & Warm-Up (15 minutes)

Meet Your New Pickleball Crew

This isn’t a cold introduction. Within 15 minutes, you’ll know everyone’s names, where they play, and what they’re working on. You’ll exchange phone numbers right away, because connections matter.

Dynamic warm-up designed specifically for 50+ players

II. The Foundation: Serving & Returns That Win Points (30 minutes)

Focus: The two shots that set up every point

Progressive Serving Technique:

Flat, low-aggressive serve
Slice serve with movement
Topspin serve for depth
Principles: In, deep, and toward the non-dominant side
Serving Contest with targets, competitive and purposeful

Return Drill: Getting to net in one shot with proper balance, paddle positioning, and transition read

III. Third Shot Mastery (30 minutes)

Focus: The shot that defines your rating

Third Shot Drop mechanics with target practice
Understanding when to drop vs. when to drive at the intermediate level
Decision-making framework: reading the return before you swing

BREAK (10 minutes)

IV. Volleys (30 minutes)

Focus: Taking control at the net

High Volley Attack:

Drill forehand and backhand volleys repeatedly at match pace
Learn to put away high balls with confidence and consistency

Low Volleys & Touch: The Golden Circle method

Keep balls low, eliminate pop-ups that cost points
Half-volley control back into the kitchen

Transition Volleys: Low to high sequences

Half-volley, kill shot patterns
The crossing drill that prevents “cement feet” under pressure

V. Dinking Excellence (25 minutes)

Focus: Controlling the point from the NVZ

Straight-on and diagonal dinking with directional intent
Moving opponents and creating openings

Games:

Longest Rally Challenge
Dink placement contest, precision under competitive pressure

Advanced techniques:

Adding spin and variety to disrupt opponents
Recognizing the attackable ball and pulling the trigger

VI. Speed Volleys (30 minutes)

Focus: Executing under match pressure

Coach feeds aggressive balls at net players at match speed
Customized intensity based on skill level
Practice volley technique under real competitive pressure
Build reaction speed, composure, and confidence at the kitchen

VII. Lobs, Resets & Advanced Shots (25 minutes)

Focus: Weapons that win points at the intermediate level

Offensive vs. Defensive lobs — reading the situation and committing
Reset shots: Neutralizing fast balls and regaining control of the rally
Roll and Flick: Adding deception and pace variation

VIII. Live Game Play & Application (35 minutes)

Focus: Putting it all together under pressure

Games to 7 points, rotating partners

Coach feedback on:

Shot selection and decision-making
Court positioning and movement
Point construction and pattern recognition
Real-time corrections and strategic adjustments

IX. Wrap-Up & Your Path Forward (10 minutes)

SWOT Message: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
Drill assignments for continued improvement
Community access and next steps
Group photo + exchange of final contacts

WHY I'M OBSESSED WITH DRILLING (AND WHY YOU WILL BE TOO)

Most intermediate camps spend too much time talking and not enough time executing.

I’m different.

Here’s my philosophy: Drilling = Transformation

You don’t get better by listening to lectures about the third shot drop. You get better by hitting third shot drops repeatedly while a PPR certified coach watches and corrects every rep with biomechanical precision.

And here’s the truth about why I’m obsessed with drilling:

Because let’s be honest, we all love that moment when we implement something new and it actually WORKS, don’t we?

That moment when you adjust your paddle angle, and suddenly your third shot lands exactly where you want it.

That rush when you hit serves in a row to the same spot.

That feeling when your opponent fires a fast ball at you, and you put it away cleanly.

You don’t have to wait weeks to see if the coaching worked. You see it immediately. Right there on the court.

That’s why drilling is the heartbeat of my intermediate camps. Not because I think it’s good for you (though it is), but because it’s incredibly satisfying to watch yourself go from “I keep making that mistake” to “I just fixed it!” in a single afternoon.

Player Stories

See why 98% of our campers recommend this camp.

Hi, I’m Debbie from Oklahoma. I really enjoyed today’s drill. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it exceeded my expectations. I got plenty of reps, learned many new aspects of the game, and added to my toolbox. It was a great experience.

– Debbie

Hi, I’m Linda. I’m from Iowa. I joined the camp today. It was great to touch on all different aspects. We’re able to drill enough that we got good at all the different aspects. So I’m ready to hit the courts.

– Linda

Hi. I just finished an Obsessed
Pickleballers clinic, and I would
recommend it to anyone who wants to get better. Mark has a great way of explaining things, and he teaches in a way that anyone can get better in the four hour session.

– Camp Attendee

REMEMBER THE LAST TIME YOU WALKED OFF THE COURT FRUSTRATED?

You know that moment when you replay the match in your head…

…thinking about all the shots you should have made?

…watching players you know you should beat walk away with the win?

…feeling that gap between the player you are and the player you know you could be?

That feeling ends on July 12th.

Because by the time you walk off the court at 6:00 PM, something fundamental will have changed. Your body will respond differently. Your mind will read the game differently. And the next time you play, your regular partners will immediately notice something has shifted.

IMAGINE THIS: It's Tuesday, July 14th (Two Days After Camp)

You walk onto your regular court for your weekly game.

As soon as you start warming up, your playing partners stop and stare.

“What happened to you?”

Your serves are landing deep and consistent, no more shanks, no more pop-ups. When they return, you’re already reading where the ball is going. Your third shot drop is pulling them out of position. At the kitchen line, you’re controlling rallies with patience and precision they’ve never seen from you before.

By the third game, they’re asking what you did. By the fifth game, they’re asking where you learned it. By the time you leave, they’re asking if you can teach them.

That’s the difference between who you are right now and who you’ll be after the camp.

And it all starts the moment you register, because the transformation begins before you even arrive.

WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY WALK AWAY WITH (The Real Outcomes)

You'll Dominate Points Without Exhausting Yourself

I’ll teach you how to control rallies through intelligent positioning and shot selection, not power. You’ll start winning more points while using less energy. This is especially important for us 50+ players: you’ll learn to play smarter, not harder.

You'll Meet Your New Northern Virginia Playing Crew (And Stay Connected For Life)

I’ll connect you with other passionate players at your exact skill level. You’ll exchange numbers, join the Obsessed Pickleballers Community together, and stay permanently connected with everyone you meet. After camp, the group chat starts buzzing with game invites and practice sessions. By next month, you’ll have a regular crew of players who understand your goals, your schedule, and your commitment to improvement.

You'll Know Exactly What To Do In Every Situation

I’ll eliminate the hesitation that’s been costing you points. Should you drive or drop? Your body knows. When do you move to the kitchen? You’re already moving. How do you handle the lob? You’re executing before you finish thinking about it.

When you step into matches the following week, your opponents will watch you differently. They’ll see a player who moves with confidence and certainty, someone who’s always one step ahead.

You'll Stop Making The Same Mistakes That Have Been Holding You Back

I’ll help you identify the technical flaws that are currently limiting your game. When I show you exactly how to fix them, with the biomechanical precision of a 30-year coaching veteran, the shots that used to frustrate you suddenly become your strengths. And they stay fixed, because correct form creates permanent improvement.

Most players spend years fighting the same weaknesses. You’ll correct yours in a single afternoon.

You'll Reignite The Passion You Had When You First Discovered This Game

I’ll show you how good you can actually be. You’ll leave energized, excited, and already planning your next time on the court.

Remember when you first fell in love with pickleball? When you couldn’t wait to play? If that feeling has been fading lately…

On July 12th, it comes roaring back.

Because when you experience what it feels like to play at your true potential, when you finally break through that plateau, that’s when the obsession returns.

The Bonus Package That Keeps You Improving For Life

Most camps charge such hefty prices and send you home with nothing but memories. We’re giving you a complete transformation system for life:

🎁 Bonus #1: The Perfect Guide To Acing Pickleball eBook ($47 value)

Written by Obsessed Pickleballers head coach Mark Ianni, it captures everything we teach on the court, and then goes even deeper, so you’re never guessing what to do next.

Here’s what’s inside:

Every pickleball concept explained in detail for 50+ players
Smart play strategies that win without exhausting you
Injury prevention techniques for sustainable play
Drill progressions you can work through with your new camp friends
Your roadmap from 3.0 to 3.5 to 4.0 and beyond

Over 500 five-star reviews from players just like you who use it as their ongoing playbook.

🎁 Bonus #2: Obsessed Pickleballers Community Membership ($360/year value)

Imagine having access to hundreds of passionate players AND coaches from across the entire US.

Here’s what happens in the community:

Weekly Live Coaching Sessions from coaches across the US, your camp friends join these sessions too, so you’re learning together even after July 12th
24/7 Access to Ask Questions – Post videos, ask for help, get feedback from coaches and experienced players
Complete Video Library with intermediate-focused content you can work through with your new partners
Nationwide Network – When you travel, you already have friendly faces to play with
The Group Chat on Steroids – Your camp crew is chatting, but so is the entire national community. You’re part of something massive.

Real benefit: Your camp crew just became a nationwide family. Continuous coaching, continuous connection, continuous improvement — forever.

🎁 Bonus #3: That’s a SURPRISE! And a little hint: It’s another perfect guide for 50 and over players.

Frequently Asked Questions

What skill level is this camp for?

This camp is designed specifically for intermediate players at the 3.0-3.5 level. The drills, strategy lessons, and coaching are all calibrated for players who understand the basics and are ready to break through to the next level.

I don't have a DUPR rating, but I play at the intermediate level. Would I be eligible?

Absolutely! You don’t need a DUPR rating. The DUPR range (3.0-3.5) is simply to help you understand who this camp is designed for. If you consider yourself an intermediate player who’s comfortable with basic strokes and ready to take your game to the next level, you’re in the right place.

I'm right at 3.0. Will I be able to keep up?

Yes! With 30+ years of coaching experience, I know exactly how to meet every player where they are and move them forward. My approach means I identify the specific mechanical issues holding each player back and fix them in a way that creates immediate, visible improvement.

What should I bring?

Just bring your paddle, court shoes, athletic wear, sunscreen, water, some snacks, and a towel.

Will I get one-on-one attention?

Definitely. With a maximum of 8 students, you’ll receive plenty of personalized feedback and individual attention throughout the camp. My background in biomechanics means I quickly identify what each player needs to fix, and I deliver corrections with the clarity of someone who has spent three decades perfecting how to teach racquet sports.

What if I can't make it and need to cancel?

We understand life happens, and we always aim to be as fair and flexible as possible.

30+ Days’ Notice Full refund

15–30 Days’ Notice You may choose between: • A 90% refund, or • 100% credit toward a future Obsessed Pickleballers camp

8–14 Days’ Notice You may choose between: • A 50% refund, or • 100% credit toward a future Obsessed Pickleballers camp

0–7 Days’ Notice While we’re unable to offer refunds within this window, we’re happy to provide 100% credit toward a future Obsessed Pickleballers camp so you don’t miss out.

To request a refund or credit, please email us in writing. Once received, requests are typically processed within 10–15 business days.

When do I get the bonuses?

Immediately upon registration:

Perfect Guide eBook (instant download)
Community access (login credentials sent to your email)

You can start learning before you even arrive. The SURPRISE bonus will be sent to you after the camp.

I've done camps before and didn't improve much. Why will this be different?

Because I coach from the foundation up, biomechanics first, strategy second, competition always. I know exactly what separates intermediate players who plateau from players who keep improving. I built one of the East Coast’s premier pickleball programs from scratch, and I bring that same systematic, precision-driven approach to every camp I run. Every drill has a purpose. Every correction is built to last. And you walk away with lifetime community access and ongoing coaching support.

Ready For Your Breakthrough?

This is your moment.

Sunday, July 12th, 2026. 2:00 PM. DTL Sportscenter, Fairfax, VA

Players will walk in at the 3.0-3.5 level.

Players will learn, drill, and experience real game-changing breakthroughs.

Players will walk out with a clear path to 4.0 and the tools to get there.

The question is: Will you be one of them?