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Cornelius Pickleball Programs

Lake Norman Pickleball Association is excited to partner with Cornelius Parks and Recreation to provide educational clinics. We will be offering clinics in multi-week series that will build on different skills each week. We will also be offering one-day clinics targeted to one specific skill. Clinics will be based on skill level. Signing up for the correct skill level helps both you and the instructional group get the most from the lesson. Please see the current clinic offerings below. 

LKNPA does not want financial hardship to be a barrier to participation. We offer a scholarship program for those that meet qualifying criteria. If you feel you may qualify, email Dave Mancuso (dave.lknpickleball@gmail.com) for more information. 

LKNPA members need to login prior to registering to receive member discount. If you are not a member, but would like to join to receive clinic discounts and other benefits, please click the Join tab above for more information. 

Current Programs

  • Early Bird - Serves and Returns - All Levels

    • August 05, 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Torrence Chapel Park - Cornelius
    • 2
    Register
    Want to beat the heat and improve your game? Rise and shine and join us for an early morning clinic? These early morning clinics will be limited to a small group of  eight players for an hour of focused skill building.

    This clinic will focus on the first two shots of every point.  While sometimes taken for granted, consistent and well-placed serves and returns can provide you with a competitive advantage.  Attendees will learn why well-placed serves and return of serves will set them up for success.  Your instructor will cover different types of serves and returns and the best spot on the court to place these important shots.

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  • Evening Clinic - 3rd Shot Drive - 5th Shot Drop - All Levels

    • August 07, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Torrance Chapel Park
    • 4
    Register

    Want to put the busy work day behind you or just simply work on your game?   Why not get outside and improve your pickleball skills? These evening clinics will be limited to a small group of eight players for an hour of focused skill- building.

    This clinic will focus on using a 3rd shot drive followed by a 5th shot drop.  This combination of shots is becoming more popular with higher-level players and is effective for inducing easy to put away pop-ups leading to aggressive put away shots.

    Modernize your game with this new two shot combo.  



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  • Coached Skills and Round Robin - All Levels

    • August 09, 2025
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Robbins Park - Catawba Ave.
    • 4
    Register
    This 1 1/2 hour clinic is among our most popular as it combines learning and refining new intermediate-level skills with actual game play that is observed by certified instructors who provide real-time coaching in a game-like setting.

    Participants will be grouped by skill level and will learn skill-appropriate elements of pickleball.  Topics will vary but will be customized to meet the needs of the participants.  Examples of topics covered may include serves, return of serves, dinking, drives, non-volley zone strategies, drop shots, transition zone defense, working as a team, etc. Come out and enjoy this opportunity to improve your fundamentals and meet new players!


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  • Introduction to Pickleball - Aug 10th

    • August 10, 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • Torrence Chapel Park Courts
    • 3
    • 7 registrants
    Register

    ** Age 14+ **

    Please join the Lake Norman Pickleball Association (LKNPA) as we welcome those interested in learning about the fastest growing sport in the country that has a weird name but is loads of fun… PICKLEBALL! For only $15, you can see why everyone is talking and enjoying this sport that is enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. People aged 4-100 are taking over courts throughout the nation, meeting new people and getting some exercise while doing so! 


    The LKNPA is proud to host a beginners only (14+ years old), “Introduction to PICKLEBALL”, starting at 5pm at the TORRENCE CHAPEL PARK COURTS. The first hour being spent learning all about the sport, paddle, court, ball and why everyone is loving and talking about pickleball! Time will be spent introducing the basic shots, rules and game play. Then at 6pm, the fun continues when the courts open up to other beginners that already know the basic rules of the game. 

    Please try and bring your own paddle. Dick’s Sporting Goods in Birkdale Village and Academy Sports in Mooresville have a healthy selection of paddles and there is always Amazon. You might already be wondering… “which paddle is for you?” Do not stress over that until you get a good grasp of the game and then you will understand what you want in a paddle. 

    If the courts are too wet at 4pm the day of the clinic, I will send an email out and the clinic will be postponed to the next week. Hope it doesn’t rain.


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  • Early Bird - Drops and Drives - All Skills Levels

    • August 12, 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Torrence Chapel Park
    • 8
    Register

    Take a break from from the heat and join us for an early morning clinic that is sure to elevate your game. These morning clinics will be limited to a small group of 4 - 8 players for an hour of focused skill-building.

    This clinic will focus on what most people consider the most important shot in pickleball and that is the 3rd shot.  Executed by the serving team, this shot really sets the tone for how a point will be played out.  This clinic will focus on whether you should drive or drop your third shot and how to execute each shot.

    There's a time to drive and a time to drop.  Register for this clinic to learn and perfect this important shot.


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  • Early Evening Clinic - Serves and Returns - All Levels

    • August 14, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Torrence Chapel Park - Cornelius
    • 3
    Register
    Want to put the busy work day behind you or just simply work on your game?   Why not get outside and improve your pickleball skills? These evening clinics will be limited to a small group of eight players for an hour of focused skill- building.

    This clinic will focus on the first two shots of every point.  While sometimes taken for granted, consistent and well-placed serves and returns can provide you with a competitive advantage.  Attendees will learn why well-placed serves and return of serves will set them up for success.  Your instructor will cover different types of serves and returns and the best spot on the court to place these important shots.

    Show details

  • Early Bird - Blocks and Resets at the Kitchen Line - All Levels

    • August 19, 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Torrance Chapel Park
    • 4
    Register
    Interested in breaking up your day with a little pickleball? Why not get outside and improve your pickleball skills? These early morning clinics will be limited to a small group of eight players for an hour of focused skill- building.

    This clinic will focus on standing your ground at the kitchen line using block and reset techniques to counter hard hitting players.  This clinic will teach you how to use these shots to bring "bangers" to the kitchen line and win more points by slowing down the game and using dink rallies to frustrate your opponent.  This is a must-have clinic for players who want to neutralize players who mostly drive the ball.


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  • Early Evening Clinic- Improving Your Backhand - All Levels

    • August 21, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Torrance Chapel Park
    • 6
    Register
    Want to put the busy work day behind you or just simply work on your game?   Why not get outside and improve your pickleball skills? These evening clinics will be limited to a small group of eight players for an hour of focused skill- building.

    Find yourself avoiding your backhand?  If so, this clinic is for you.  To have a balanced set of pickleball skills, mastering the backhand is a must.  This clinic will focus on proper footwork, swing mechanics, and placement of shots all to gain a competitive advantage.

    Become the envy of the court by developing a lethal backhand shot!!


    Show details

  • Coached Skills and Round Robin - All Levels

    • August 23, 2025
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Robbins Park - Catawba Ave.
    • 15
    Register
    This 1 1/2 hour clinic is among our most popular as it combines learning and refining new intermediate-level skills with actual game play that is observed by certified instructors who provide real-time coaching in a game-like setting.

    Participants will be grouped by skill level and will learn skill-appropriate elements of pickleball.  Topics will vary but will be customized to meet the needs of the participants.  Examples of topics covered may include serves, return of serves, dinking, drives, non-volley zone strategies, drop shots, transition zone defense, working as a team, etc. Come out and enjoy this opportunity to improve your fundamentals and meet new players!


    Show details

  • Introduction to Pickleball - Aug 24th

    • August 24, 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • Torrence Chapel Park Courts
    • 7
    • 3 registrants
    Register

    ** Age 14+ **

    Please join the Lake Norman Pickleball Association (LKNPA) as we welcome those interested in learning about the fastest growing sport in the country that has a weird name but is loads of fun… PICKLEBALL! For only $15, you can see why everyone is talking and enjoying this sport that is enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. People aged 4-100 are taking over courts throughout the nation, meeting new people and getting some exercise while doing so! 


    The LKNPA is proud to host a beginners only (14+ years old), “Introduction to PICKLEBALL”, starting at 5pm at the TORRENCE CHAPEL PARK COURTS. The first hour being spent learning all about the sport, paddle, court, ball and why everyone is loving and talking about pickleball! Time will be spent introducing the basic shots, rules and game play. Then at 6pm, the fun continues when the courts open up to other beginners that already know the basic rules of the game. 

    Please try and bring your own paddle. Dick’s Sporting Goods in Birkdale Village and Academy Sports in Mooresville have a healthy selection of paddles and there is always Amazon. You might already be wondering… “which paddle is for you?” Do not stress over that until you get a good grasp of the game and then you will understand what you want in a paddle. 

    If the courts are too wet at 4pm the day of the clinic, I will send an email out and the clinic will be postponed to the next week. Hope it doesn’t rain.


    Show details

  • Early Bird - Instructor-led Drilling on Key Shots - All Skills Levels

    • August 26, 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Torrance Chapel Park
    • 4
    Register
    Interested in improving your pickleball skills while beating the heat?? Join us for an early morning clinic that is sure to elevate your game. These early morning clinics will be limited to a small group of 4 - 8 players for an hour of focused skill-building.

    This clinic will consist of instructor-led drilling focusing on cross-court dinking, drop shots, speed-ups, serves and returns.  Instructors will demonstrate proper technique, explain drills, and provide real-time coaching to fix any mechanical flaws.    

    This is the perfect clinic for players who are committed to drilling and practicing to improve their game.  Participants will leave the clinic with an understanding of how to structure their own drilling sessions so they can continue to invest in their game.    


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  • Early Evening Clinic- Instructor-led Drilling on Key Shots - All Skills Levels

    • September 04, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Torrance Chapel Park
    • 4
    Register
    Want to put the busy work day behind you or just simply work on your game?   Why not get outside and improve your pickleball skills? These evening clinics will be limited to a small group of eight players for an hour of focused skill- building.

    This clinic will consist of instructor-led drilling focusing on cross-court dinking, drop shots, speed-ups, serves and returns.  Instructors will demonstrate proper technique, explain drills, and provide real-time coaching to fix any mechanical flaws.    

    This is the perfect clinic for players who are committed to drilling and practicing to improve their game.  Participants will leave the clinic with an understanding of how to structure their own drilling sessions so they can continue to invest in their game.    


    Show details

  • Coached Skills and Round Robin - All Levels

    • September 06, 2025
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Robbins Park - Catawba Ave.
    • 14
    Register
    This 1 1/2 hour clinic is among our most popular as it combines learning and refining new intermediate-level skills with actual game play that is observed by certified instructors who provide real-time coaching in a game-like setting.

    Participants will be grouped by skill level and will learn skill-appropriate elements of pickleball.  Topics will vary but will be customized to meet the needs of the participants.  Examples of topics covered may include serves, return of serves, dinking, drives, non-volley zone strategies, drop shots, transition zone defense, working as a team, etc. Come out and enjoy this opportunity to improve your fundamentals and meet new players!


    Show details

  • Early Bird - Drops and Drives - All Skills Levels

    • September 09, 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Torrance Chapel Park
    • 8
    Register

    Take a break from from the heat and join us for an early morning clinic that is sure to elevate your game. These morning clinics will be limited to a small group of 4 - 8 players for an hour of focused skill-building.

    This clinic will focus on what most people consider the most important shot in pickleball and that is the 3rd shot.  Executed by the serving team, this shot really sets the tone for how a point will be played out.  This clinic will focus on whether you should drive or drop your third shot and how to execute each shot.

    There's a time to drive and a time to drop.  Register for this clinic to learn and perfect this important shot.


    Show details

  • Early Evening Clinic - Serves and Returns - All Levels

    • September 11, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Torrance Chapel Park - Cornelius
    • 4
    Register
    Want to put the busy work day behind you or just simply work on your game?   Why not get outside and improve your pickleball skills? These evening clinics will be limited to a small group of eight players for an hour of focused skill- building.

    This clinic will focus on the first two shots of every point.  While sometimes taken for granted, consistent and well-placed serves and returns can provide you with a competitive advantage.  Attendees will learn why well-placed serves and return of serves will set them up for success.  Your instructor will cover different types of serves and returns and the best spot on the court to place these important shots.

    Show details

  • Early Bird - Serves and Returns - All Levels

    • September 16, 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Torrance Chapel Park - Cornelius
    • 4
    Register
    Want to beat the heat and improve your game? Rise and shine and join us for an early morning clinic? These early morning clinics will be limited to a small group of  eight players for an hour of focused skill building.

    This clinic will focus on the first two shots of every point.  While sometimes taken for granted, consistent and well-placed serves and returns can provide you with a competitive advantage.  Attendees will learn why well-placed serves and return of serves will set them up for success.  Your instructor will cover different types of serves and returns and the best spot on the court to place these important shots.

    Show details

  • Evening Clinic - 3rd Shot Drive - 5th Shot Drop - All Levels

    • September 18, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Torrance Chapel Park
    • 8
    Register

    Want to put the busy work day behind you or just simply work on your game?   Why not get outside and improve your pickleball skills? These evening clinics will be limited to a small group of eight players for an hour of focused skill- building.

    This clinic will focus on using a 3rd shot drive followed by a 5th shot drop.  This combination of shots is becoming more popular with higher-level players and is effective for inducing easy to put away pop-ups leading to aggressive put away shots.

    Modernize your game with this new two shot combo.  



    Show details

  • Coached Skills and Round Robin - All Levels

    • September 20, 2025
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Robbins Park - Catawba Ave.
    • 16
    Register
    This 1 1/2 hour clinic is among our most popular as it combines learning and refining new intermediate-level skills with actual game play that is observed by certified instructors who provide real-time coaching in a game-like setting.

    Participants will be grouped by skill level and will learn skill-appropriate elements of pickleball.  Topics will vary but will be customized to meet the needs of the participants.  Examples of topics covered may include serves, return of serves, dinking, drives, non-volley zone strategies, drop shots, transition zone defense, working as a team, etc. Come out and enjoy this opportunity to improve your fundamentals and meet new players!


    Show details

  • Early Bird - Real-time Coaching During Game Play - All Levels

    • September 23, 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Torrance Chapel Park
    • 4
    Register
    Want to beat the heat?  Join for an early morning clinic to get your day started right by improving your pickleball game. These early morning clinics will be limited to a small group of four to eight players for an hour of focused skill building.

    Do you ever hear yourself ask, "What am I doing wrong"?  Well, this clinic will help answer those question for you.  During this session, a certified pickleball instructor and high-level player will provide participants with real-time feedback and coaching on their playing techniques includes shot selection and placement, player positioning, strategy, and playing well with your partner.

    If you want great feedback on how you are approaching the game as well as the biomechanics involved in executing your shots, this clinic is highly recommended.

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  • Early Bird - Improving Your Backhand - All Levels

    • September 30, 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Torrance Chapel Park
    • 5
    Register
    Want to beat the heat?  Join for an early morning clinic to get your day started right by improving your pickleball game.? These early morning clinics will be limited to a small group of four to eight players for an hour of focused skill building.

    Find yourself avoiding your backhand?  If so, this clinic is for you.  To have a balanced set of pickleball skills, mastering the backhand is a must.  This clinic will focus on proper footwork, swing mechanics, and placement of shots all to gain a competitive advantage.

    Become the envy of the court by developing a lethal backhand shot!!


    Show details

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