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  • Junior Singles Pickleball Tournament - 10/18
    Junior Singles Pickleball Tournament - 10/18
    Sun, Oct 18
    Paddle Up Chesterfield
    Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Paddle Up Chesterfield, 17057 N Outer 40 Rd Suite 145, Chesterfield, MO 63005, USA
    Register and compete against Paddle Up Junior Pickleball Academy Players! All are welcome to participate, ages 16 and under.
  • Junior Doubles Pickleball Tournament - 10/25
    Junior Doubles Pickleball Tournament - 10/25
    Sun, Oct 25
    Paddle Up Chesterfield
    Oct 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Paddle Up Chesterfield, 17057 N Outer 40 Rd Suite 145, Chesterfield, MO 63005, USA
    Register and compete against Paddle Up Junior Pickleball Academy Players! All are welcome to participate, ages 16 and under.
  • Junior Pickleball Academy (Early Winter Season) - January Start
    Junior Pickleball Academy (Early Winter Season) - January Start
    Thu, Jan 07
    Paddle Up Pickleball Club - Chesterfield
    Jan 07, 2027, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Paddle Up Pickleball Club - Chesterfield, 17057 N Outer 40 Rd Suite 145, Chesterfield, MO 63005, USA
    Become a Junior Pickleball Academy Player at Paddle Up!
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For kids who want to improve, compete, and love the game.

  • Ages 10-16 - All skill levels welcome

  • Beginner-friendly • Competitive opportunities available

👉Limited spots per session​​​

COMPETE.

TRAIN.

BELONG.

WHAT IS IT?

A Better Way to Learn the Game

A structured, high-energy program designed to help young players improve quickly and build confidence.

  • Professional coaching + skill development

  • Game-based learning and real match play

  • Positive, team-focused environment

  • Hosted at Paddle Up Chesterfield

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Everything They Need to Improve

  • 8-week program 

  • Weekly Academy Training Sessions (Practice Thursdays 5:30-7pm)

  • Sunday 11am coached match play and games

  • Official Academy gear included
    (Jersey, Joola paddle & gear bag)

  • Access to Friday Night Family Play sessions​

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Built for All Skill Levels

Whether your child is brand new or already competitive, we meet them where they are.​

  • Beginners to advanced players

  • No experience needed — easy to learn, quick to improve

  • Players grouped by skill level for the best experience

  • Great for multi-sport athletes or kids trying something new​

BUILD SKILLS.

GAIN CONFIDENCE.

MAKE FRIENDS FOR LIFE.

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Progress You Can See 

Players don’t just play more — they get better.

  • Build real skills and court awareness

  • Gain confidence through competition

  • Develop consistency, teamwork, and mindset

  • Progress from beginner play to competitive matches​

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JUNIOR ACADEMY LEADERBOARD

Rank

Player Name

Total Points

Sessions Played

Wins

1

Linc Schaaf

17

4

17

2

Emma Pitkanen

16

4

16

3

Zac Bollinger

16

4

16

PARENT WHO LOVES PICKLEBALL TOO? 

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Ready to Get Started?

2 Weekly Training Sessions

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Sunday Match Play

Official
Academy Gear

Coaching + Structured Development

Meet the Junior Instructors

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Chase Blickhan
Head Teaching Pro

  • Chase has been teaching for 3 years!

  • His favorite part about teaching is getting to help players improve in the sport he loves.

  • Teaches Advanced Players

  • RPO Certified

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Matt Landolt
Teaching Pro

  • Matt has been teaching for over a year!

  • RPO Certified

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Tim Butz
Teaching Pro

  • RPO Certified

  • Teaches Beginners and Intermediate Players

  • As a retired teacher and tennis coach, Tim loves the opportunity to interact with our junior academy players!
     

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