YOUTH PICKLEBALL CLASS & LEAGUES
Developing an early athletic foundation gives youth the proper tools to grow physically, mentally, and emotionally. Classes and lessons will be a great intro to pickleball for young athletes wanting to learn more about the game!
Youth Pickleball Class Information
Contact: If you need to get in touch about any questions or concerns contact Sidney Elofson:
Email: picklebarnmn@gmail.com
Phone: 507-304-7173
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​Registration: Class registration can be done through our booking software called Court Reserve or by emailing Sideny Elofson.
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What you need for class: Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into before class begins. If you have a paddle bring it with to class, if not, no problem, we will have some available to use. We do have a drinking fountain next to the courts, but if you would like to pack a water bottle that is great!
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Cancellations/Make-up Days: If Mankato Area Schools are cancelled due to the weather there will be NO CLASS. If we need to cancel class we will have one make-up day at the end of the session. The parent contact will be emailed if class is cancelled.
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Class Size: Class Size will be capped at 12 players per class and has to have 3 players registered for the session to run. During the session, if there are absent players, class time will reduce to 45 minutes for 2 or fewer players.
League Size: League Size will be capped at 32 players max and has to have a minimum of 6 players registered for the session to run.
Youth Pickleball Class Descriptions
Pickleball After School: New/Returning players ages 8-13 years old.
Class will be full of pickleball drills, strategic development, and rally play. ​​​
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Pickleball Match Play: Returning players ages 10-14 years old.
Class will be a league format where players warm- up and play matches. The Coach will check in and give strategy advice as matches are played. ​
Meet your Coaches
We feel it is very important to keep a consistant and seemless transition throughout the progression of a junior player. Meet Mitch and Sidney! One or both coaches will be leading tennis class.
Mitch Elofson
Former Gustavus Adolphus College Men’s Varsity Tennis Player
Former Gustavus Adolphus College Men’s Tennis Assistant Coach
Former Sanchez-Casal Tennis Academy Mental Coach
Masters in Sports Psychology (MNSU)
Bachelor’s in Psychology with a Coaching Minor (Gustavus)
International Coaches Institute Certified Tennis Pro
PPR Certified Pickleball Professional
15+ years of tennis coaching experience
Sidney Elofson
Former Gustavus Adolphus College Women’s Varsity Tennis Player
Former Gustavus Adolphus College Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach
Masters in Sports & Exercise Physiology (MNSU)
Bachelor’s in Exercise Physiology with a Coaching Minor (Gustavus)
International Coaches Institute Certified Tennis Pro
PPR Certified Pickleball Coach
ACSM Personal Exercise Specialist
15+ years of tennis coaching experience