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Private lessons, group clinics, and skill-building sessions led by experienced pros, designed to help you play smarter, move better, and feel more confident on the court.


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A Certified Pro

Coaching here is led by our Director of Pickleball, one of the most recognized instructors in the sport. Whether it's your first paddle or your fiftieth tournament, you get real instruction, measurable progress, and a lot of fun doing it.
3,300+
Players Coached
24+
National Tournaments
4
Certifying Bodies
All Levels
Beginner To Competitive
Meet Your Pro
Coached. Certified. Trusted.
Credentials You Can Check
Anyone can call themselves a coach. Coaching at Dink & Dine comes with certifications from the sport's governing and rating bodies, and the results to back them up.

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Nationally Certified Instruction
Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR), DUPR Certified, RPO Certified, and USA Pickleball District Ambassador. Four credentials, one coach, no guesswork.
Certified By
PPR · DUPR · RPO · USA Pickleball

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Tournament-Tested Experience
Two dozen national tournaments across APP, PPA, and USA Pickleball events. The strategy you learn here has been pressure-tested at the national level.
Competed In
APP · PPA · USA Pickleball

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A Program, Not Just a Lesson
Private coaching connects into clinics, leagues, junior development, and tournaments. Your coach builds a path, and the park gives you every place to practice it.
Home Court
13 Courts · Mesa, AZ
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Book Direct. Start Winning.


Director of Pickleball
Riley "Smiley Riley" Palmer
One of the most recognized coaches in the sport. 3,300+ players coached, 24+ national tournaments, Top 50 Most Influential People in Pickleball, and the architect of the entire coaching program at the park.
PPR Certified DUPR Certified RPO Certified USA Pickleball District Ambassador Junior Program Director
More certified pros are joining the roster. Check back for new names and open lesson times.
Lessons & Programs
Every Way To Get Better
One On One
Private Lessons
A certified pro, your game, and a plan built around exactly what you need to fix first. The fastest way to improve, full stop.
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Small Group
Group Sessions
Split the court time with friends and keep the coaching personal. Perfect for couples, foursomes, and regular playing partners.
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Drop In & Drill
Skills & Drills Clinics
Structured clinics that target one part of your game at a time. Dinks, drives, resets, third shots, all coached at game speed.
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Ages 8 To 17
Junior Development
A competitive junior program run by our Director of Pickleball. Real fundamentals, real matches, and a pathway into tournament play.
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Teams & Groups
Corporate & Private Events
Pro-led play for offsites, team building, and parties. We handle coaching, courts, food, and drinks. Your group just shows up.
Plan Your Event
Put It In Play
Leagues & Tournaments
What you learn in lessons gets tested here. Weekly leagues and park tournaments keep your progress honest.
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Let's Get Better Together
Your Best Game Is One Lesson Away
More skills. More confidence. More smiles. Book with a certified pro today and feel the difference by your next open play.
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Questions? Call 480-719-4697 or text 480-613-5481

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