Youth Pickleball Instruction
Youth clinics
School year youth pickleball clinics with HRT for grades K – 5th grade are offered through our Youth Enrichment After School Programs.
Adult Pickleball Instruction with Marco Torresi
SRD offers a range of pickleball clinics for beginners through intermediate drill play. (1.0 -3.5 levels)
Marco has been a driving force in Marin pickleball since 2020. He teaches throughout Marin County at clubs including the Cañon Club in Fairfax and Golden Gate Village in Marin City. At Strawberry Recreation District, he leads Sunday group clinics for all levels and offers daily private lessons in a fun, low-pressure environment that challenges players to improve.
With over 15 years of experience coaching tennis and pickleball—much of it at international Club Med resorts including Turquoise, Punta Cana, Columbus Island, and Ixtapa—Marco has trained hundreds of local Marin players, many now competing in tournaments, and is recognized as one of the area’s top pickleball instructors.
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Intro to Pickleball 1.0 – 2.0 |
This class is for absolute beginners who are brand new to the game. We’ll cover the rules, scoring, court layout, grip, and basic strokes such as the serve, return, and volley. Players will focus on ball control, learn how to rally, and build confidence in a fun, low-pressure environment. |
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Beginner 2.0 – 2.5 |
Designed for players who already know the basics but want more consistency. We’ll work on reliable serves and returns, simple dinking, court positioning, and movement. The emphasis is on reducing unforced errors and developing confidence in longer rallies. |
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Advanced Beginner 2.5 – 3.0 |
A step up for those ready to move beyond the basics. This class focuses on directional control, shot placement, third-shot strategies, and handling slightly faster play. Through drills and point-play, players will learn to anticipate, position effectively, and make smarter shot choices. |
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Intermediate 3.0 – 3.5 |
For players with solid fundamentals who want to advance their tactical game. We’ll work on controlled third-shot drops, dinking under pressure, transitioning to the net, and strategic shot variation. Players will refine court awareness, partner communication, and learn to compete more effectively. |
