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CAMP DETAILS
Obsessed Pickleballers Women’s Intermediate Camp In Independence, MO
Where You Finally Become The Player You’ve Been Watching Others Be
Focused Classes
8:1 Ratio
Venue
Apex Sports Hub - 19310 E 50th Terrace, Independence, MO 64055
Date & Time
Saturday, June 27th, 2026
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Age
40 and over
Skill Levels
3.0 - 3.5 (Intermediate) - Having a DUPR is not necessary
Pro Instructors
Coach Jan Hood
🎁 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
Hi, I am Coach Jan – Kansas City's Multi-Medal Champion and Women's Game Specialist
I’m a PPR Certified Pickleball Coach, PickleballCraze Certified Coach, State Champion tennis player, and a 42-medal competitive veteran who has dedicated my coaching career to one mission: helping women at the intermediate level feel completely safe, seen, and supported as they discover just how good they can actually be, especially women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond.
I started playing pickleball at age 49 when I wandered past a group of seniors at my local fitness center who were laughing and hitting what looked like a plastic tennis ball. I picked the sport up quickly. But what kept me was the fellowship, the fun, and the feeling of truly playing again. I’ve been chasing that feeling ever since — and helping other women find it too.
What I bring to your game:
PPR Certified Coach — the official certification partner of USA Pickleball
42 medals in competitive pickleball — spanning local, regional, and state-level events
Gold Medal — Kansas Senior Games Olympics, Singles
Gold Medal — New Century, Women's Mixed Doubles
Silver Medal — Kansas Senior Games, Topeka, Women's Doubles
Trained as a certified PPR coach for 3+ years — one session per week of structured, professional development
State Champion tennis player — high school State Champion and four years of college tennis
Gold Medal — Branson State Games, Women's Doubles
Gold Medal — Mo-Kan Tournament, Women's Doubles (plus 3rd place Mixed)
Gold Medal — Blue Valley Rec, Women's Doubles
Silver Medal — Annual Regional Tournament (JCPRD), Women's 4.0 bracket
Currently offering free beginner clinics to area communities — giving back is a core part of who she is
Known for light-hearted, visual, patient coaching that makes every woman feel safe and seen
My story: I discovered pickleball at 49 — almost by accident. I saw seniors laughing and playing at my local fitness center and wandered over. My tennis background helped me pick it up fast, but it was the community that kept me. I played for years, won tournaments, and enjoyed wonderful fellowship and fun. Then I started volunteering as an assistant coach before deciding to pursue formal coaching credentials.
I trained as a certified PPR coach for over three years, with weekly sessions that sharpened everything about how I teach. Today, I coach with PickleballCraze, run structured clinics out of Epic Center KC in Independence, and offer free beginner clinics to housing communities in the area, because giving back to this sport and this community matters deeply to me.
I now have 42 medals hanging on my pickleball holder. But the wins I’m proudest of aren’t the medals, they’re the students who came to me nervous and left confident, and the ones who are now bringing home medals of their own.
My approach: I’m light-hearted, and I want every woman I coach to feel safe and seen from the very first minute. I know the things I struggled with along the way, pop-ups, third shot drops, and where to hit the ball, and I know how to help players work through those same challenges clearly and without pressure. I love using visual aids so skills and concepts are easily understood. I break every skill down into simple parts and then work on putting it all together. And I genuinely love watching women laugh at themselves when they mess up, because that’s when you know they’re truly learning.
Here's what makes my approach unstoppable:
I bring a PPR certification, 42 competitive medals, a State Champion tennis background, and a coaching philosophy built entirely around making women feel safe, seen, and genuinely celebrated — combined with a light-hearted warmth that makes every session feel less like a clinic and more like an afternoon with a great friend who happens to be a really good coach.
But here’s what I’m MOST focused on: Purposeful, confidence-building drilling.
Not overwhelming drilling — but patient, visual, structured drilling where every skill is broken down into simple parts before being put together. The kind where you hit balls repeatedly with a coach who has 42 medals and decades of competitive experience watching and correcting every rep — and making you laugh along the way.
I don’t waste time talking. We drill. You improve. You feel it immediately.
On June 27th, I’m bringing this warmth, experience, and genuine love for this sport to intermediate women ready to break through in Independence.
Schedule
Your 4-Hour Transformation Journey
I. Introduction (20 minutes)
- Meet the Coach and Players (name tags)
- Review Objectives and Expectations for the session
- Outline clinic structure, safety reminders, and engagement rules
- Ask questions about skill levels and expectations from the camp
- Quick review of general rules and court behavior
II. Warm-Up & Stretching (15 minutes)
- Static Stretching: Loosen key muscle groups (shoulders, calves, hamstrings, wrists)
- Dynamic Movements: Light footwork, lateral slides, shadow swings
- Does and don’ts with footwork’s (running backwards is a DON” T Turn and run, DO}
- Hydration Break: Brief pause to hydrate before drills begin
III. Dinking Mastery (30 to 45 minutes)
Focus: Control, patience, and net play
- Demonstrate the proper way to hold the paddle.
- Demonstrate how to PUSH the ball. not hitting the ball
- Demonstrate and explain proper weight and core rotation
- Demonstrate how to hit a back hand Dink
- Dinking Targets, were to Dink? From (Right side and left Side)
- Demonstrate how to complete an ATP (Around the post)
- Lobing from the kitchen (where do you lob to? Who is your target? When do you lob?)
Straight-on and diagonal dinks:
- Practice target dinks with rings on each side of the kitchen line during Straight-on and diagonal dinks
Games:
- Dink Time (displays your available dinking time)
- D.I.N.K (like horse but rotating after each miss)
- Dingle Drill
- Dink Contest / Longest Rally Challenge
Advanced Techniques:
- What is the difference? between a Burt and Erne Kitchen
- Shuffle dinks, volley 3 time back and forth
- half-volley transitions
IV. Roll & Flick (30 minutes)
Focus: Adding variety and deception
- Technique fundamentals
- Timing — when to roll vs. when to flick
- 1-on-1 Drill: Controlled exchanges focusing on grip and paddle angle
V. Reset & Transition, Transition control (30 to 45 min)
Focus: Movement and recovery under pressure
(Don’t fear the no man’s land) how to move through the transition zone
- When to run or when to
- shuffle
- Covering angles (what to watch for, paddle angles)
Transition to NV Drill:
- Building confidence approaching the net
- Down-the-line and diagonal execution
Partner Challenge:
- Third shot drive contest
Drive-only rallies (forehand/backhand) (2 min timed full out) which side has the longest rally
Drills:
- 7/11 Drill
- Slinky & 7/11 Contest
- Skinny Singles: Precision-based gameplay segment
VI. The Two Most Important Shots (30 minutes)
Focus: Serve and Return
- Demonstrate the two methods of serving (original serve and drop serve)
- Explain the most important rule on the serving side (Stay behind the line during serving Time)
- Explain how to move with your partner from the serving side
- Explain how to move on the receiving side
- Explain the 80,20 rule
- Demonstrate the best location for a serve and why?
- Demonstrate the best location for a return and why?
- Demonstrate and explain the purpose of the spit step
Serve Drill:
- Placement and consistency practice
- Serve & Return Drill: Controlled rallies emphasizing depth and accuracy
VII. Third Shot Drop & Drive (30 minutes)
Focus: Transition control and shot variation
- Explain When to drive or when to drop and why
- Explain who you target and why
- Demonstrate Paddle location in translon zone
- Demonstrate how to Cover angles while in the translon zone
- Handling the short drops
VIII. Lobs – Offense or Defense? (20 minutes)
Focus: Recognizing and responding to lobs
- Lob from the NVZ (non-volley zone)
- Offensive vs. Defensive lob scenarios
- When to lob or to not lob
- Demonstrate how to turn and run (DO NOT RUN BACKWARDS)
Plus One Drill:
- Practicing at the NVZ hitting over your opponent’s head and keep it in the court
IX. Games & Tactical Play (45 minutes)
Focus: Real-game application
Play games up to 7 points, rotating partners using the skills learned while drilling
Coach Feedback:
Shot selection analysis
Point debriefs and situational discussion
X. Wrap-Up & Takeaways (10 minutes)
SWOT Message: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
Drill Assignments: At-home or follow-up exercises
WHY WE'RE 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 pickleball veteran who knows every challenge intermediate women face watches, corrects, and laughs right alongside you.
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 women’s camps. Not because I think it’s good for you (though it is), but because there is nothing like watching a woman go from “I keep making that mistake” to “I just fixed it!” in a single afternoon — and seeing that smile light up her face.
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 June 27th.
Because by the time you walk off the court at 4:00 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 Monday, June 29th (Two Days After Camp)
You walk onto your regular Independence 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.
Soon after camp, your opponents will be working twice as hard for half the results. While they’re scrambling, you’ll be composed and ready for the next point. This is especially important for us 40+ women players: you’ll learn to play smarter, not harder, which means you can play multiple times a week without wearing yourself out or risking injury.
You'll Meet Your New Independence Women's Playing Crew (And Stay Connected For Life)
I’ll connect you with 7 other passionate women at your exact skill level. You’ll exchange numbers, join the Obsessed Pickleballers Community together, and stay permanently connected with every woman you meet.
No one gets left behind. Whether you’re naturally social or more reserved, you’ll be welcomed and connected through our community platform.
After camp, the group chat starts buzzing with match invitations and practice sessions. By next month, you’ll have a regular crew of women 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 woman who moves with confidence and certainty — someone who is 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. I know the specific things that hold intermediate women back — pop-ups, third shot drops, positioning — because I struggled with every one of them myself. When I show you exactly how to fix them, the shots that used to frustrate you suddenly become your strengths.
Most women 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 June 27th, 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
🎁 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 40+ 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 Lifetime Community Membership ($360/year value)
Imagine having access to hundreds of passionate women 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 June 27th
- 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 women to play with
- The Group Chat on Steroids – Your camp crew is chatting, but so is the entire national women’s community. You’re part of something massive.
Real benefit: Your camp crew just became a nationwide women’s family. Continuous coaching, continuous connection, continuous improvement — forever.
Bonus #3: That’s a SURPRISE! And a little hint: It’s another perfect guide for 40 and over players.
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this camp for?
I don't have a DUPR rating, but I play at the intermediate level. Would I be eligible?
I'm right at 3.0. Will I be able to keep up?
What should I bring?
Will I get one-on-one attention?
Definitely. With a maximum of 8 women, you’ll receive plenty of personalized feedback and individual attention throughout the camp. I pride myself on making every woman feel seen — not just as a player, but as a person. That’s not just a coaching philosophy. It’s who I am.
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 even before you arrive.
The SURPRISE bonus will be sent to you after the camp.
What if I can't make it and need to cancel?
We understand that life happens, and we always aim to be as fair and flexible as possible.
If you need to cancel your registration for any reason, the following refund and credit options apply based on how much notice we receive:
30+ Days’ Notice
You may choose between:
• A 90% refund, or
• 100% credit toward a future Obsessed Pickleballers camp
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.
Thank you for your understanding—we truly appreciate being part of your pickleball journey and look forward to welcoming you on the court soon.
I've done camps before and didn't improve much. Why will this be different?
Because I coach from the inside out. I know the exact challenges intermediate women face — pop-ups, third shot drops, positioning — because I struggled with every one of them and worked through them. I have 42 medals, PPR and PickleballCraze certifications, and years of structured coaching under my belt. I use visual aids, break every skill into simple parts, and create an environment where women feel genuinely safe to learn and grow. And you walk away with lifetime community access and ongoing coaching support.
Ready For Your Breakthrough?
This is your moment.
Saturday, June 27th, 2026. 12:00 PM. Apex Sports Hub, Independence, MO
Women will walk in at the 3.0-3.5 level.
Women will learn, drill, and experience real game-changing breakthroughs.
Women 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?
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