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Need Help? help@obsessedpickleballers.com
Or call us at (332) 456 1091
CAMP DETAILS
St. Augustine Obsessed Pickleballers Advanced Camp
Where You Finally Become The Player You’ve Been Watching Others Be
Focused Classes
8:1 Ratio
Venue
Holey Ballz - 190 Thomas Industry Way, St. Augustine, FL 32095
Date & Time
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Age
40 and over
Skill Levels
3.5 - 4.0 (Advanced) - Having a DUPR is not necessary
Pro Instructors
Lori Gamboa & George Gamboa
🎁 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're LORI & GEORGE GAMBOA! – Your Championship Coaching Dream Team
Between us, we’ve medaled at the U.S. Open, won state and national championships, and spent over a decade building one of Florida’s most passionate pickleball communities. We know exactly what it takes to play at the advanced level, because we compete there every week.
LORI GAMBOA The National Champion & Player Development Expert
I began playing pickleball in 2013 after my husband discovered a group playing at our local park. What started as learning something new together quickly turned into a deep competitive passion. I’ve competed in numerous local, state, and national tournaments since 2015, and I bring every lesson from those courts directly into my coaching.
What I bring to your game:
- 12+ years of pickleball experience
- Competed in local, state, and national tournaments since 2015
- Silver Medal – U.S. Open Pickleball Championships, Mixed Doubles (Naples, FL)
- Gold Medal – Mixed Doubles 50+ at American Team Pickleball League National Tournament (Phoenix, AZ, 2025)
- Gold Medal – Flagler Beach Women’s Doubles 4.0 (Ages 19–59)
- State Gold Medal – Women’s Doubles with Florida Team Pickleball League “Pickleball Posse”
- Expert in player development, shot construction, and strategic skill-building
- Known for building player confidence by expanding their competitive “toolbox”
- My approach
I love the way pickleball brings together people of all ages and walks of life. At the advanced level, I focus on helping players identify and sharpen the specific strengths that will make them dangerous competitors. while systematically eliminating the habits that have been capping their game. One of the most rewarding moments in coaching is watching an advanced player unlock a shot or strategy they didn’t know they had.
GEORGE GAMBOA - The Partnership & Strategy Specialist
As Lori’s husband and pickleball partner since 2013, I bring over a decade of experience playing and competing alongside her. Together we’ve built a thriving pickleball community and achieved championship-level success at regional and national tournaments. My specialty is doubles strategy and partnership dynamics, the tactical layer that separates good advanced players from truly dangerous ones.
What I bring to your game:
- 12+ years of pickleball experience
- Silver Medal – U.S. Open Pickleball Championships, Mixed Doubles (Naples, FL)
- State Gold Medal – Men’s Doubles with Florida Team Pickleball League (Palm Coast team)
- State Gold Championship – Florida Team Pickleball League “Pickleball Posse” (qualified for National Championships)
- Gold Medal – Flagler Beach Mixed Doubles 4.0 (Ages 50–59)
- Bronze Medal – Regional Event 4.0 Division (2025)
- Top performer – Advanced Ladder at Treaty Park with St. John’s River Pickleball Group
Expert in doubles strategy, court positioning, and partnership communication
- My approach
At the advanced level, the difference between winning and losing is rarely about athleticism, it’s about decisions. I focus on helping players develop the tactical intelligence and partnership chemistry that lets them dominate at the kitchen line, control transitions, and execute under pressure. I’ve competed at the highest regional and national levels, and I bring that strategic depth to every player I coach.
Our combined championship achievements:
Together as a mixed doubles team, we’ve competed and medaled at the 4.0/4.5 skill levels and 50+ age brackets:
Silver Medal – U.S. Open Pickleball Championships, Mixed Doubles (Naples, FL)
State Gold Championship – Florida Team Pickleball League "Pickleball Posse" (qualified for National Championships in Arizona)
Gold Medal – Flagler Beach Mixed Doubles 4.0 (Ages 50–59)
Bronze Medal – Regional Event 4.0 Division (2025)
Here's what makes our combined approach unstoppable
Lori brings national-level tournament experience with proven success at the U.S. Open, American Team Pickleball League National Championships, and multiple state gold medals — combined with a gift for developing player confidence and expanding competitive skill sets.
George brings championship-level doubles expertise with U.S. Open medals, state championships, and recognition as a top performer in advanced competitive play — combined with deep tactical knowledge of what makes advanced partnerships truly dangerous.
Together, we’ve spent over a decade competing, coaching, and building pickleball communities across Florida. We know exactly which adjustments separate 3.5 players from 4.0+ players — because we’ve made those adjustments ourselves.
But here’s what we’re MOST excited about: The drilling. Lots and lots of drilling.
Not boring, repetitive drilling, but championship-caliber, match-speed drilling that national competitors use to sharpen their edge. The kind where you hit balls repeatedly until your body stops thinking and starts executing on instinct. The kind that creates those “a-ha!” moments that instantly show up in your match play.
We don’t waste time talking. We drill. You improve. You feel it immediately.
On May 23rd, we’re bringing this combined championship expertise to just 16 lucky players in St. Augustine.
WHY WE'RE OBSESSED WITH CHAMPIONSHIP-LEVEL DRILLING (AND WHY YOU WILL BE TOO)
Most advanced camps still spend too much time talking and not enough time executing.
We’re the opposite.
Here’s our philosophy: Elite Drilling = Championship Performance
You don’t elevate your game by reviewing concepts you already understand. You elevate it by executing those concepts repeatedly at match speed while two coaches who’ve medaled at the U.S. Open watch and correct every rep.
And here’s the truth about why we’re obsessed with drilling at the advanced level:
Because let’s be honest… we all love that moment when a ball comes fast and our body just handles it, don’t we?
That moment when you read your opponent’s speed-up before it arrives and put it away cleanly.
That rush when your third shot drop lands exactly where you need it, repeatedly, under pressure.
That feeling when you and your partner are moving as one unit at the kitchen line and your opponents have nowhere to go.
You don’t have to wait weeks to feel that shift. You feel it immediately. Right there on the court.
That’s why championship drilling is the heartbeat of our advanced camps. Not because we think it’s good for you (though it is), but because there is nothing like the feeling of executing at your full potential — and watching your opponents realize they’re in a different kind of match.
Schedule
Your 4-Hour Transformation Journey
I. Introduction & Warm-Up (20 minutes)
Meet Your New Competitive Pickleball Crew
This isn’t a cold introduction. Within 5 minutes, you’ll know everyone’s names, where they play, and what they’re competing on. You’ll exchange phone numbers right away—because connections forged at this level last.
- Dynamic warm-up designed specifically for 40+ advanced players
- “Dink Wars” warm-up game, competitive points in the kitchen to sharpen touch and get dialed in immediately
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 (35 minutes)
Focus: The shot that defines your rating
- Third Shot Drop at match speed — mechanics, contact point, trajectory
- Understanding when to drop vs. when to drive under pressure
- Decision-making framework: reading the return before you swing
Drills:
- Slinky Drill
- 7/11 Drill (pattern recognition under pressure)
- Skinny Singles (precision-based gameplay)
- Cross-court point play with coaches applying real match scenarios
BREAK (10 minutes)
IV. Volleys & The "Big CAT" Method (40 minutes)
Focus: Dominating at the net
High Volley Attack: The “Big CAT” method
- Drill forehand and backhand volleys repeatedly at match pace
- Learn to put away high balls with authority 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
At the advanced level the dink rally is a weapon, not a waiting game. We’ll build the patience and precision to dictate every kitchen exchange.
- Straight-on and diagonal dinking with directional intent
- Moving opponents, 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
- Coaches fire aggressive balls at net players at match speed
- Customized intensity based on skill level within the group
- 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 advanced 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
- The Erne: Execute it safely and effectively in match play
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 partnership communication
- Point construction and pattern recognition
- Real-time corrections and tactical adjustments
IX. Wrap-Up & Your Path Forward (10 minutes)
- SWOT Message: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
- Drill assignments for continued competitive improvement
- Community access and next steps
- Group photo + exchange of final contacts
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 KNOWING YOU LEFT POINTS OUT THERE?
You know that moment when you replay the match in your head…
…thinking about the third shot you should have dropped but drove instead?
…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 May 23rd.
Because by the time you walk off the court at noon, something fundamental will have shifted. Your footwork will respond differently. Your decision-making will be faster. And the next time you step onto a competitive court, your opponents will immediately notice something has changed.
IMAGINE THIS: It's Monday, May 25th (Two Days After Camp)
You walk onto your regular St. Augustine court for your weekly competitive game.
As soon as you start warming up, your playing partners stop and stare.
“What happened to you?”
Your third shot drops are landing consistently, pulling opponents out of position before the rally even begins. At the kitchen line, you’re reading speed-ups before they arrive and resetting with a composure that rattles your opponents. Your movement is a half-step faster. Your shot selection is a decision or two ahead.
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 instruct 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, shot selection, and tactical patience… not power and hustle. 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+ 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 Competitive St. Augustine Crew
We’ll connect you with 15 other serious 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, you’ll be welcomed and connected through our community platform.
After camp, the group chat starts buzzing with match invitations and drilling 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
We’ll eliminate the hesitation that’s been costing you points. Should you drive or drop? Your body knows. When do you speed up the dink rally? You’re already reading it. How do you handle the lob when you’re pulled wide? You’re executing before you finish thinking about it.
When you’re playing competitive matches next week, your opponents will watch you differently. They’ll see a player who moves with certainty and control—someone who is always one step ahead.
You'll Fix The Technical Flaws That Have Been Capping Your Rating
We’ll help you identify the specific issues that are currently keeping you from breaking into 4.0+. We’ve competed at those levels ourselves—we know exactly what the gap looks like and how to close it.
Most players at your level spend years fighting the same weaknesses. You’ll correct yours in a single morning.
You'll Reignite The Competitive Fire You Had When You First Discovered This Game
We’ll show you how good you can actually be. You’ll leave buzzing with competitive energy, already planning your next match or tournament.
Remember when you first broke into the advanced level and couldn’t wait to play every day? If that fire has been smoldering lately…
On May 23rd, it roars back.
Because when you experience what it feels like to play at your true potential, when you finally execute the shots you’ve been working on under real match pressure… 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 40+ players
- Smart play strategies that win without exhausting you
- Injury prevention techniques for sustainable competitive play
- Advanced drill progressions you can work through with your new camp crew
Over 500 five-star reviews from players just like you who use it as their ongoing competitive 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 match footage, ask tactical questions, get feedback from coaches and high-level players
- Complete Video Library with advanced content you can work through with your new competitive partners
- Nationwide Network – When you travel to compete, you already have players to warm up and drill with
- The Group Chat on Steroids – Your camp crew is chatting, but so is the entire national community. You’re part of something massive.
🎁 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 specifically for advanced players at the 3.5-4.0 level. Every drill, every tactical lesson, and every piece of coaching is calibrated for players who already understand the game and are ready to compete at the next level.
I don't have a DUPR rating. Would I be eligible?
Absolutely. You don’t need a DUPR rating. The 3.5-4.0 range is simply to help you understand the competitive focus of this camp. If you’re an experienced player who wins regularly at the 3.5 level and is pushing toward 4.0+, you’re in exactly the right place.
I'm right at 3.5. Will I be able to keep up?
Yes. Lori and George are experts at reading players and scaling instruction so everyone is challenged but never overwhelmed. Being at the lower end of the range means you’ll leave with some of the biggest breakthroughs in the group.
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?
Absolutely. With a maximum of 16 players and two coaches on the court, you’ll get expert eyes on your game throughout the entire session. Between Lori and George, someone is always watching, always correcting, and always pushing you to the next level. Nothing slips through the cracks.
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 preparing 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 Lori and George aren’t just coaches, they’re active competitors who medal at the U.S. Open and national championships. They know exactly what separates 3.5 players from 4.0+ players because they compete at those levels right now. Every drill has a purpose. Every rep builds toward a specific competitive outcome. And with two coaches on the court, you get twice the eyes and twice the adjustments in real time.
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.
READY FOR YOUR BREAKTHROUGH?
This is your moment.
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026. 8:00 AM. Holey Ballz, St. Augustine, FL
16 players will walk in at the 3.5-4.0 level.
16 players will meet their new competitive pickleball crew and engage in advanced drilling.
16 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?
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