Lessons | Smash Point PB

Learn to play Pickleball

Free Introductory Lesson – We offer free Pickleball 101 lessons every Sunday at 1 pm. All equipment is provided, and we do require advance registration for this session. Please Create An Account and then call the club to register for the session. 717-820-7050

Beginner Pickleball Classes – This 6-class series will have you playing with confidence. Each session includes an explanation of the skill, practice drills to make it second nature, and then game play. At the end of the series, you will receive a free pass for Social Play to put all your skills into action with other players. If you choose to join Smash Point as a member after the course, we will credit your annual membership with the cost of the class. To enroll, please Create An Account and call the front desk to reserve your spot in the next class!

Clinics – We offer small group clinics that focus on a specific skill or play strategy. These clinics are offered by our instructors for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Link to the calendar of events section

Meet our Teaching PROs!

We have an amazing group of professional instructors on staff who offer private, semi-private, and small group lessons. Our team offers coaching for all levels of players, from beginner to advanced. Learn more about each of them below and call the club to book time with one today!

Teaching Pro

Tom Hagg

Tom Hagg is an ITPTA Certified Instructor and an APP Pro Tour competitor. He started playing pickleball in the summer of 2020 and rapidly progressed through the amateur ranks, securing gold medals at the 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0 levels. He turned pro in January 2023, partnering with Ryan Torresin, and they achieved Top 12 in Mesa, AZ, and Top 15 in Cincinnati, OH.

In addition to pickleball, Tom is a Level 4 ACA Whitewater Canoeing Instructor and has experience coaching hockey at the college level. Professionally, he works as a Microsoft Consultant. With his extensive background in teaching and coaching various disciplines, Tom excels at helping others improve their game while ensuring a fun experience.

Teaching Pro

Tim Shollenberger

Introducing Tim, our seasoned pickleball coach since 2019. He's triumphed in three tournaments, securing gold medals with his partner. Tim's year-round commitment extends from coaching to competing in Florida and Pennsylvania. With a background as a college basketball player, he's also a certified fitness professional with specialties in mat Pilates, health coaching, and senior fitness.

Tim's expertise is backed by his certification as a pickleball coach from the Professional Pickleball Registry. Join him on the court for a holistic coaching experience tailored to players of all levels. Elevate your pickleball skills and embark on an extraordinary journey with Tim's dedicated guidance.

Teaching Pro

Jasper Teboh

Meet Jasper Teboh, a dedicated pickleball advocate with nearly five years of play and two years of coaching experience. As a certified teams coach, he's currently pursuing a coaching certification from Pickleball Coaching International. At a 4.0 player level, Jasper firmly believes that we're all perpetual students of the game.

Jasper finds coaching pickleball fascinating due to the joy players experience in tracking their progress and discovering hidden abilities. He draws inspiration from players who demonstrate dedication, patience, and respect for their opponents, as it enriches his character beyond sports.

Jasper's coaching philosophy prioritizes cultivating a winning mindset as a foundation for mastering pickleball's tactical, fundamental, and technical aspects. Emphasizing the importance of being an exemplary partner, he extends an invitation to guide you as your beginner and intermediate pickleball coach, nurturing your growth as an athlete and team player.

Teaching Pro

Jennifer Daly

Meet Jennifer, your friendly guide to the world of pickleball. Whether you're new or looking to enhance your skills, Jennifer's enthusiasm makes her a perfect fit.

Jennifer's sports journey began in middle school with tennis. Representing Ursuline Academy in Wilmington, DE, and Manhattan College, where she graduated in 1998 as a nuclear medicine technologist, her dedication to sports shines.

In 2017, Jennifer discovered pickleball at the beach, transitioning from tennis to this vibrant sport.

Pickleball seamlessly blends fun and fitness, a sentiment Jennifer strongly embraces. Her love for coaching and fostering connections is evident in her patient, passionate approach. Jennifer eagerly anticipates helping newcomers in their pickleball journey.

Join Jennifer for an exciting, rewarding pickleball experience.

Teaching Pro

Annie Hine

Annie Hine, with a 40-year legacy at Cumberland Valley, has deeply impacted health and sports education. As a Division 1 basketball player and pickleball ambassador, her athletic journey is distinguished. She introduced pickleball to students in the 1980s and served as a PIAA basketball official, demonstrating her commitment to sportsmanship.

Her passion extends beyond traditional sports, embracing cycling and cold plunging for wellness. Now focusing on adult pickleball education, Annie's dedication to sharing her expertise remains strong. Her vast experience promises to inspire and elevate the pickleball community, fostering growth and enthusiasm among players of all ages.

Teaching Pro

David Hagg

Meet Dave Hagg, a pickleball standout and ITPTA Certified Instructor renowned in the 60+ demographic. His mastery of top spins, dinks, and drives defies his age, often surpassing younger players effortlessly. Since 2020, Dave's unwavering commitment to pickleball fuels his passion for the game.

Off-court, Dave's retired Army Colonel status brings valuable coaching and training experience to his instruction. With a background as a nationally ranked NCAA Division 1 wrestler, Dave integrates discipline and strategy into his pickleball approach, making him a true ambassador for the sport.