2 INDOOR COURTS · CAVE CREEK, AZ · ALL WEATHER
Competitive-level pickleball coaching for beginners and intermediate players. Structured lessons, real improvement, indoor courts — no fluff.
Desert Pickleball Academy isn't a rec center class. It's competitive-level coaching from a 5.0+ player that actually moves the needle on your game.
Based in Cave Creek, Arizona, DPA was built to fill a real gap — beginners pick up a paddle and never get proper fundamentals, while intermediate players plateau because they've never had coaching focused on the right things.
Every lesson is designed with a clear outcome: you leave knowing exactly what improved and what to work on next.
Cody is a 5.0+ competitive player and PPR certified coach who started Desert Pickleball Academy to share what actually works — real technique, real strategy, and a coaching approach that makes improvement feel immediate. His lessons focus on fundamentals, game sense, and building confidence on the court.
5.0+ competitive player signed with the Phoenix Swarm (UPL) — coaching from the inside out, not just the sideline.
Based in Cave Creek, Arizona. Lessons held at our indoor facility — no heat, no wind, no cancellations.
Also runs the DPA Arizona ESA Program — structured group pickleball for homeschool and online students.
Three ways to get on the court. Click any program to see full details and pricing.
A one-day beginner clinic held every other Tuesday evening. Walk in not knowing the rules — leave ready to actually play a real game.
1-on-1 or small group coaching from a 5.0+ competitive player. Real drills, strategy, and game situations — personalized to your level.
4-day intensive pickleball camp for kids ages 8–16. Drills, games, competitions, and a round-robin tournament — all in one action-packed week.
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Location
Cave Creek, Arizona
Facility
2 Indoor Courts — All Weather
Junior Summer Camp
Mon–Thu · 11:30AM–1:30PM · Ages 8–16
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