NJP Player Academy
Train. Compete. Grow.
NJP Academy is the premier junior pickleball development program for players ages 7–18.
Why NJP Academy?
- Expert coaching from certified pros who know junior development
- Small group sizes for faster progress with 8:1 player to coach ratio.
- Structured pathway from beginner to competitive play
- Fun + Focus – players build skills and confidence in a supportive environment NJP is known for.
- JOOLA paddles available for demo during clinics.
NJP Academy has launched in Las Vegas, NV, with more locations coming soon!
NJP Academy
Las Vegas
- Juniors ages 7-18
- 60 minute clinics (choose what works!)
- 8:1 small group instruction
- Instructor: Ben McNair, PhD (DUPR Coach, PCI certified)
- $35 per person per clinic
- Lone Mountain Park Pickleball Courts
4445 N Jensen St, Las Vegas, NV 89129
Choose which clinic works for you!
Pickleball Kickstarter Clinic
Our Pickleball Kickstart clinic is the ultimate introduction to the fastest-growing sport in the country.
By the end of the clinic, players will:
- Learn the rules, scoring, and court positioning
- Learn the basics of serves, strokes and dinks
- Play their first real games with confidence
No experience? No problem
Just bring your energy—we’ll bring the paddles and the balls! JOOLA demo paddles are provided, if needed. Players should wear athletic clothing, athletic shoes and bring a water bottle.
Skills & Drills
Kitchen Work
Our Kitchen Work session is designed for junior players who already know the basics—serving, scoring, and rallying—but are eager to sharpen their skills at the most important part of the court: the kitchen line.
In this focused training, players will:
- Learn proper positioning and footwork at the non-volley zone
- Practice dinks, volleys, and blocks
- Build strategies for winning points at the net
Skills & Drills
Driving with Purpose
Power with control—that’s the focus of our Driving with Purpose clinic.
Players will learn:
- Proper mechanics for forehand and backhand drives
- How to generate pace while keeping consistency
- How to hit effective drives that set up winning points instead of just “hitting hard.”
Skills & Drills
Mastering the Drop
The drop shot is one of pickleball’s most essential skills—and one of the toughest to master.
Players will focus on:
- Technique and grip for consistent third-shot and fifth-shot drops
- Arc, depth, and placement to keep opponents off balance
- How to transition from the baseline to the kitchen using the drop
