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Or call us at (332) 456 1091
CAMP DETAILS
Obsessed Pickleballers Intermediate Camp IN Woodridge, IL
Focused Classes
8:1 Ratio
Venue
Pickled! Woodridge - 7250 Woodward Ave, Woodridge, IL
Date & Time
Saturday, May 16th, 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 Instructor
Coach Brien Hodgman
🎁 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
Meet Coach Brien Hodgman – Your Doubles Specialist and Game Simplifier
I’m a P4 Certified Professional, senior coaching specialist, and active 4.0-4.8 DUPR competitor who has dedicated my coaching career to one mission: helping intermediate players simplify their game, play smarter, and break through to the next level, especially players in their 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond.
I bring something most coaches can’t offer: 40+ years of competitive racquet sports experience — including four decades of competitive doubles tennis at the 4.0-5.0 level — combined with the hard-won wisdom of someone who has navigated rotator cuff surgery, two hip replacements, and still competes at the 4.0-4.8 DUPR range. I know exactly what it means to play smart when your body demands it. And I know how to teach you to do the same.
What I bring to your game:
- P4 Certified Professional — curriculum-based approach to pickleball instruction
- Specialized Senior Coaching credential — biomechanics and strategies tailored specifically to 50+ athletes
- Primary Staff Professional at The Picklr Naperville — leading advanced clinics and private sessions
- 4.0-4.8 DUPR active competitor — competing in age-group tournaments across Illinois
- 4th place finish — Mixed Doubles, Naperville Pro Tournament (January 2026)
- Silver Medal — 4.0 Men’s Doubles, inaugural Crystal Lake Pickleball Open
- 40+ years of competitive racquet sports — tennis doubles at the 4.0-5.0 level
- Doubles specialist — footwork, court positioning, shot execution, shot selection, and partner communication
- Known for simplifying the game — making complex concepts click immediately
- Teaching philosophy: Play smarter, not harder
My story: I was a competitive tennis player for 40 years, competing in doubles at the 4.0-5.0 level. In 2017 I discovered pickleball, and by 2018 my body had made the decision for me, I moved to pickleball only. A rotator cuff surgery in 2021 and a second hip replacement in 2023 could have ended my competitive days. Instead they sharpened everything I know about playing smart, staying healthy, and getting more out of less.
I competed in 4.5+ tournaments alongside my 32-year-old son before realizing that age-group competition was where I could truly shine, and I’ve been collecting medals ever since. Today I coach at The Picklr Naperville and compete actively across Illinois. Every lesson I teach is built on decades of experience, hard-fought matches, and a deep understanding of what adult players need to keep improving.
My approach: I love simplifying the game for players. One of my favorites: return straight ahead to get a straight response — because angles breed angles. I build on every teaching to improve your overall game, and I focus relentlessly on consistency. My philosophy is simple: play smarter, not harder. With 40+ years of doubles expertise, I specialize in the areas that matter most at the intermediate level — footwork, court positioning, shot execution, shot choice, and partner communication.
Here's what makes my approach unstoppable:
I bring P4 certification, 40+ years of doubles expertise, active 4.0-4.8 DUPR competition, and a coaching philosophy built around simplifying the game — combined with a genuine understanding of what adult bodies need to perform at their best on the court.
But here’s what I’m MOST focused on: Purposeful, improvement-driven drilling.
Not boring, repetitive drilling — but strategically designed drilling that mirrors what you’ll face in real match situations. The kind where you hit balls repeatedly with a certified professional and active tournament competitor watching and correcting every rep. The kind that creates those immediate “a-ha!” moments that show up in your very next game.
I don’t waste time talking. We drill. You improve. You feel it immediately.
On May 16th, I’m bringing this expertise to intermediate players ready to break through in Woodridge.
Schedule
Your 4-Hour Transformation Journey
I. Introduction & Warm-Up (20 minutes)
Meet Your New Pickleball Crew
This isn’t a cold introduction. Within 5 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 40+ players
- “Dink Wars” warm-up game — competitive points in the kitchen to sharpen touch 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 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
Drills:
- Slinky Drill
- 7/11 Drill (pattern recognition builder)
- Skinny Singles (precision-based gameplay)
- Cross-court point play with coach applying real match scenarios
BREAK (10 minutes)
IV. Volleys & The "Big CAT" Method (40 minutes)
Focus: Taking control 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 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
- The Erne: Execute it safely and effectively
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 We Are 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 P4 Certified professional with 40+ years of doubles expertise watches and corrects every rep.
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.
Four hours well spent! Seres learned to slow down, be patient, and play with soft hands instead of just strength — mixing up returns in a smarter way. Mark picked up a brand new drop serve he’d never tried before and is already planning to mix it into his game. The drills were excellent, the instructor was fantastic, and we’d both say it’s absolutely worth the time and money — we’d recommend it without hesitation!
– Camp Attendee
“Four hours done and I’m heading straight back out to play — that’s how good it was! I’d give the afternoon session a solid ten out of ten, no question. There were so many great takeaways, but the five virtues — especially patience — really stuck with me and is something I know I’ll carry into my game. I’d recommend this program to absolutely everyone, it was fun, it was great, and completely worth it!”
– Camp Attendee
We drove all the way from Twin Mountain, New Hampshire to Boston Pickle in Hyde Park, and it was absolutely worth the trip! Four hours of great drills, nice people, and so much to learn. The biggest thing for me was learning to slow the ball down and really focusing on the serve — it’s so important and the constant drilling is what really makes it click. We’d both recommend this program to anyone without hesitation — and yes, we mean it, camera or not!
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 May 16th.
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, May 18th (Two Days After Camp)
You walk onto your regular Woodridge pickleball 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 work 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 Woodridge 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.
No one gets left behind. Whether you’re naturally social or more reserved, you’ll be welcomed and seamlessly connected 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.
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 precision of a P4 Certified coach who competes at 4.0-4.8 DUPR and has 40+ years of doubles expertise, the shots that used to frustrate you suddenly become your strengths.
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 May 16th, 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 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 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 May 16th
- 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 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?
Just bring your paddle, court shoes, athletic wear, sunscreen, water, some snacks, and a towel.
Will I get one-on-one attention?
When do I get the bonuses?
You’ll receive immediate access to the eBook, audiobook, and community membership as soon as you register – so you can start improving right away!
I've done camps before and didn't improve much. Why will this be different?
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 16th, 2026. 12:00 PM. Woodridge, IL
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?
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