Need Help? help@obsessedpickleballers.com
Or call us at (332) 456 1091
Need Help? help@obsessedpickleballers.com
Or call us at (332) 456 1091
CAMP DETAILS
The Sarasota Intermediate Obsessed Pickleballers Camp
Where You Finally Become The Player You’ve Been Watching Others Be
Focused Classes
8:1 Ratio
Venue
Dill Dinkers, 500 Tallevast Rd Suite 110, Sarasota, FL 34243
Date & Time
Saturday, April 25th.
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 Russell Elefterion & Coach Judy Robertson
🎁 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 COACHES
Hi, We Are Coach Russell Elefterion & Judy Robertson
Meet Your Championship Coaching Team – Your Path To The Next Level
We’re bringing together two of Florida’s most accomplished competitive players and Master Level instructors with Championship credentials for one exclusive intermediate camp… and you have a front-row seat
Coach Russell Elefterion, The Seasoned Pro Pickleballer
I’m a seasoned tournament competitor and triple-certified coach who’s dedicated my career to helping passionate pickleball players unlock their true potential, especially players in their 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond.
My approach blends championship experience, technical mastery, and genuine enthusiasm to help you perform with confidence and consistency.
How I can help shape your game:
- 16 years of pickleball experience
- 36 years of certified coaching experience across tennis, pickleball, and basketball
- Former USTA Tennis Professional
- Triple-certified: IPTPA (2016), IFP (2018), PPR (2025)
- Seasoned tournament competitor: 15-20 tournaments per year
- Worked with over 80 pickleball pros worldwide while conducting camps in NC and FL
My Championship Tournament Record:
- 2018 Gold Medalist – US Open, Naples, Florida
- 2019 Bronze Medalist – Huntsman World Games, Utah
- 2019 Bronze Medalist – Represented USA at Bainbridge Cup, Germany
- 2022 Finalist – Florida Senior Games, Clearwater, FL
- 2022 PPA Gold Medal – North Carolina Open, Charlotte, NC
- 2024 Gold Medal – Hillsborough County Challenge, Tampa, FL
- 2024 Gold Medalist – PPA Cape Coral Open, Fort Myers, FL
- 2025 Gold Medalist – Sarasota Open, Sarasota, FL
- 2025 Silver Medalist – Premier Pro League, Lakewood Ranch, FL
Russell’s story: While working for Tampa Parks & Recreation in 2010, I was teaching Senior Citizens how to Country Line Dance when they introduced me to pickleball. As a former USTA Tennis Professional, I was immediately drawn to the game! I’m a very social person and I love being around players. It excites me that this sport involves players young and old, both male and female. As a seasoned tournament player competing 15-20 times per year, I’ve learned so much by competing and love sharing that knowledge.
Meet Coach Judy Robertson, A True Master Of Smart Play Strategy
I’m a passionate instructor with 15 years of pickleball experience who brings insight, fun, and intuitive teaching to every session. I specialize in helping players discover their potential through personalized coaching that honors each person’s age, ability, and learning style.
How I can help shape your game:
- 15 years of pickleball experience
- Lifelong athlete with deep sports background
- Medaled at Senior Games in mixed and women’s divisions
- Medaled at US Open in Naples (women’s division)
- Natural ability to connect with students at all levels
- Known for bringing out the best in every player, regardless of age or ability
Judy’s story: I come from a lifelong love of sports and was introduced to pickleball 15 years ago. I immediately fell in love with not only the physical aspect but the joy of meeting new people from all walks of life. I love to see the spark of acknowledgment in my students when they master a new skill. I honor each player in age and ability and have a way of bringing out the best in them.
Our combined approach: Russell brings championship-level tournament experience and technical mastery from 36 years of certified coaching. While Judy brings intuitive teaching insight and the ability to connect with each player’s unique learning style. Together, we create an environment where you improve rapidly while genuinely enjoying every moment on the court.
Here’s what makes our approach unstoppable:
We bring championship tournament credentials combined with proven teaching methods that have helped hundreds of players break through plateaus. Russell competes at elite levels and understands exactly what works in tournament play. Judy has a gift for diagnosing issues others miss and making complex concepts click instantly.
But here’s what we’re MOST excited about: The drilling. Lots and lots of drilling.
Not boring, repetitive drilling… but fun-filled, high-energy drilling that builds confidence through repetition. The kind where you hit a bunch of balls in rapid succession and feel yourself improving in real-time. The kind that champions use to win gold medals at US Opens and National Championships.
We don’t waste time talking, we drill. You improve. You feel it immediately. And we make sure every drill is tailored to your needs, ensuring you master each skill before moving forward.
On April 25th, we’re bringing this championship-tested approach to just a few lucky players in Sarasota.
Schedule
Your 4-Hour Transformation Journey
I. Introduction & Warm-up (20 minutes)
- Meet Coaches and Your Fellow Players
- Camp objectives and expectations for the session
- Dynamic stretching: Shoulders, calves, hamstrings, wrists
- Light footwork drills, lateral slides, shadow swings
- “Dink Wars” warm-up game—competitive points in the kitchen to sharpen touch
II. The Foundation: Aggressive Serving & Returns (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—make it fun and competitive
- Return Drill: Getting to net in one shot with proper balance and paddle positioning
III. Third Shot Mastery (35 minutes)
- Focus: The shot that changes everything
- Third Shot Drop fundamentals with target practice
- Understanding when to drop vs. when to drive
- Drills:
• Slinky Drill
• 7/11 Drill (pattern recognition builder)
• Skinny Singles (precision-based gameplay) - Cross-court point play with coaches to apply new skills
IV. Volleys & The "Big CAT" Method (40 minutes)
- Focus: Dominating at the net
- Volley
• Drill 40-50 balls each on forehand and backhand
• Learn to put away high balls with confidence - Low Volleys & Touch: The Golden Circle method
• Keep balls low, eliminate pop-ups
• 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”
V. Dinking Excellence (25 minutes)
- Focus: Control, patience, and winning the kitchen battle
- Straight-on and diagonal dinking
- Games:
• Longest Rally Challenge
• Dink placement contest - Advanced techniques:
• Adding spin and variety
• Recognizing the attackable ball
VI. Speed Volleys (30 minutes)
- Focus: The class favorite—pressure training
- Coaches fire 40-50 aggressive balls at net players
- Customized speed based on skill level
- Practice your new volley technique under match-like pressure
- Build reaction speed and confidence
VII. Lobs, Resets & Advanced Shots (25 minutes)
- Focus: Weapons that win points
- Offensive vs. Defensive lobs—when to use each
- Reset shots: Neutralizing fast balls and regaining control
- Roll and Flick: Adding deception to your game
- The Erne: Learn the highlight-worthy shot safely
VIII. Live Game Play & Application (35 minutes)
- Focus: Putting it all together
- Games to 7 points, rotating partners
- Coach feedback on:
• Shot selection
• Court positioning
• Point construction - Real-time corrections and strategy adjustments
IX. Wrap-Up & Your Path Forward (10 minutes)
- SWOT Message: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
- Drill assignments for continued improvement
WHY WE'RE OBSESSED WITH DRILLING (AND WHY YOU WILL BE TOO)
Most camps spend too much time talking and not enough time doing.
We’re the opposite.
Here’s our philosophy: Drilling = Transformation
You don’t get better by listening to lectures about the third shot drop. You get better by hitting consistent third shot drops in rapid succession while experienced coaches watch and correct you.
And here’s the truth about why we’re 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 10 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 our camps. Not because we think it’s good for you (though it is), but because it’s incredibly satisfying to watch yourself improve in real-time.
Player Stories
See why 98% of our campers recommend this camp.
Yeah. I’m Gene Justman out of, Denver, Colorado, and, good nuts and bolts program on, playing pickleball. I learned to get low.
I learned to hit the ball long and towards the back line. Great program.
– Gene Justman
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
A super helpful tip today thatI know I can apply immediatelyand some really great drills that my wife, who’s my playing partner, and I can can put to use this week as well. It was a great clinic.
– Camp Attendee
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 ends on April 25th.
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, April 27th (Two Days After Camp)
You walk onto your local court for your regular morning game.
As soon as you start warming up, your playing partners stop and stare.
“What happened to you?”
Your serves are landing deep and aggressive… 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
We’ll teach you how to control rallies through intelligent positioning and smart shot selection, not just 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 gasping for air, you’ll stay fresh, composed, and ready for the next point.
This is especially important for us 40+ players. We focus on helping you play smarter, not harder, so you can play multiple times a week without burning out or risking injury.
You'll Meet Your New Playing Crew (And Stay Connected For Life)
We’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.
No one gets left behind. Whether you’re naturally social or more reserved, local or visiting, you’ll be welcomed and seamlessly connected with the entire group through our community platform.
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… no more showing up alone, hoping to find a good match.
You'll Know Exactly What To Do in Every Situation
We’ll eliminate the hesitation that’s been costing you points. Drive or drop? Your body already knows. When to move to the kitchen? You’re already moving. How to handle the lob? You’re executing before you finish thinking about it.
When you step into matches the following week, your opponents will see the difference. 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
We’ll help you identify the technical flaws that are quietly limiting your game. Once we show you exactly how to fix them, the shots that used to frustrate you become reliable strengths.
Most players spend years battling the same weaknesses. You’ll correct yours in a single afternoon.
That forehand that used to sail long? Now landing deep with topspin.
The backhand you avoided? Now a dependable go-to shot.
The serve that made you nervous? Now setting up points in your favor.
You'll Reignite the Passion You Had When You First Discovered This Game
We’ll show you how good you can actually be. You’ll leave energized, confident, and already looking forward to 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 April 25th, 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 ($27 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
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
- 24/7 Access to Ask Questions – Post a video of any of your shots, get feedback from coaches and experienced players
- Complete Video Library with videos you can work through with your new partners
- Nationwide Network – When someone from camp travels to Texas, they connect with Obsessed Pickleballers there. When you visit Florida, you already have people 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 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 40 and over players.
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this camp for?
This camp is designed for 3.0-3.5 DUPR players. You should be comfortable with basic strokes and understand court positioning. If you’re unsure about your level, reach out and we’ll help you determine if this camp is right for you.
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 to attend. 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?
Absolutely! The camp is designed to challenge you while meeting you where you are. Russell and Judy are experts at scaling coaching to each player’s level within the 3.0-3.5 range. With Russell’s 36 years of certified coaching experience and Judy’s intuitive teaching approach, you’ll be challenged but never overwhelmed.
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, you’ll get plenty of personalized feedback and individual attention throughout the day. With two experienced coaches and a maximum of 8 students, you’ll receive comprehensive attention. Russell brings championship-level technical expertise from working with over 80 pickleball pros worldwide, while Judy has a gift for diagnosing issues others miss, often fixing problems in a single session.
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 and connecting before you even 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 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 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.
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?
Great question! This camp is specifically designed for 3.0-3.5 players, taught by a dynamic coaching duo with combined decades of experience. Russell brings championship tournament credentials (US Open Gold, Huntsman World Games Bronze, PPA Gold medals) and has worked with over 80 pickleball pros worldwide. Judy has a gift for diagnosing issues others miss and making concepts click instantly. Together, they create an environment where rapid improvement meets genuine enjoyment. Plus, you get lifetime community access for ongoing support. It’s a completely different experience.
Ready For Your Breakthrough?
This is your moment.
Saturday, April 25th, 2026. 12:00 PM. Dill Dinkers, Sarasota, FL
16 Players will walk in at 3.0-3.5 level.
16 Players will meet their new pickleball crew.
16 Players will walk out with a clear path to the next stage.
The question is: Will you be one of them?
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