Get better,
not just busier.
Privates with PPR- and IPTPA-certified instructors, clinics by level, weekly skills-and-drills, coached match play, and eight-week seasonal leagues. Members and non-members welcome.
1 hour · 1-on-1 with your chosen coach
1 hour · per person · 2 players only
1 hour · per person · 3–4 players. Clinics vary, up to 8.
Nine ways
to train here.
Every program runs on the live SMASH Court Schedule and registration is handled in CourtReserve — click through to register.
Step Into the Kitchen
Introduction to the game, from dinks to serves, keeping score, and court positioning.
Junior Step Into the Kitchen
The same beginner fundamentals, taught for players ages 8 to 14.
Beginner Skills & Drills
Structured drill blocks followed by live ball play.
Intermediate Drill & Play
Drills first, then games that put them to work.
Intermediate Coached Match Play
Real games with a coach on the side giving feedback as you play.
SMASHfit
Footwork, strength training, injury prevention, and conditioning from a 20-year Division I coach.
The Dink Doctor Series
Rotating series of clinics such as Defense to Offense, Countering & Attacking, Pressure From Start to Finish, Transition Zone Mastery, and Lobs, Drives & Volley Drops.
Pro+3 with SMASH Coaches
Bring your group and get a SMASH coach on court. Email info@cvillesmash.com with your rating, availability, and preferred coach.
Fall 2026 Leagues
Round robin, fixed mixed, singles, and junior leagues by skill level. $80, or $40 for Platinum, $60 for Gold, and $68 for Silver and Student members.
The skill
ladder.
We use DUPR as our rating standard, and we have certified DUPR Evaluations. Not sure where you stand? Email info@cvillesmash.com to arrange an assessment.
New to the sport
Learning scoring, serves, and basic court positioning. Short rallies.
Getting consistent
Can sustain longer rallies. Still refining serves and returns.
Intermediate
Consistent serve and return. Developing dinking, third-shot drops, and strategy.
Solid intermediate
Strong all-around game. Dinks at the kitchen. Competes in social leagues.
Advanced
Strong dinking, stacking, and shot selection.
Strong advanced
Plays at the regional tournament level. Consistent under pressure.
Expert
Elite play. Competes at the highest amateur and semi-pro level.
Eight coaches.
One program.
Led by Bryce Baxter, SMASH's own Director of Pickleball and Programming. A national champion (Meg Knutson), an IPTPA-certified Dink Doctor (Megan Washburn), a PPR-certified tennis-to-pickleball crossover (Gabe Strauss), a 30-year racquet sports coach (Jason Grigg), and the rest of the roster — all on site.
Official indoor facility of UVA Club Pickleball — national champions.
The story behind the partnership