Pickleball Coaching & Clinics
Canberra & NSW South Coast
Picklecamp
Train smarter. Move better. Play for life.If you love the game and want to take a step up, this is for you.We work on movement, technique, and real game situations so what you learn shows up in your matches.
The Foundation Program is a four week coaching program that builds your game from the kitchen line out to full point play.Prerequisite: You can sustain a rally, understand scoring, and have some match play experience.
The Progression program is a four week advanced development program focused on applying skills under pressure, improving decision-making, and building point construction.Prerequisite: Completion of the Foundation Program or solid match play experience.
WHY PICKLECAMP EXISTS
Most players don’t need another shot.They need improved movement, better habits, and sharper focus.As your pickleball improves, it’s easy for your body and your game to fall out of sync. That’s when the niggles and frustration start to creep in.Picklecamp exists to bring them back together.This isn’t about grinding harder. It’s about playing smarter and enjoying it more.
The Idea
What is Picklecamp
Picklecamp is structured, human coaching built for real players.
Each camp blends:
* smart movement and joint-friendly conditioning
* court positioning and decision-making
* simple mindset tools that actually work
* match-play habits that hold up under pressure
Whether you’re new to the game or deep into it, Picklecamp helps you feel:
* more balanced
* more confident
* more present
* more resilient
On court. And beyond it.
About Us
About the Coach
Picklecamp is led by Dave Mathews, a Pickleball Australia Level 1 certified coach, competitor, and long-time coach.Dave brings decades of sport, coaching, and lived experience to the court, with a focus on:
* sustainable performance
* injury-aware training
* mindset under pressure
* playing well at any ageThe focus is a holistic approach to playing, wellbeing, and fitness, driven by encouragement and building confidence.Picklecamp programs are delivered by the Pickleball Coaching Collective.