Stuck at 3.0-3.5? We'll Fix The Mistakes Your Friends Won't Tell You About.
A 3-hour, 8-player intensive for ages 50+ focused on strategy, placement, and playing pain-free. No egos, no injuries.
Focused Camp
8:1
Venue
Ace Pickleball Club
5502 Monterey Rd Ste 20, San Jose, CA
Indoor Facility
Date & Time
Sunday, November 29, 2026
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Age
50 and above
Skill Level
Intermediate (3.0 to 3.5)
DUPR is not necessary
Included With Your Seat
Free
The Kitchen Line Master Class eBook
12% Off
12% Off Your Second Registration
If you don't like the camp,
Play all three hours. If it isn't for you, tell us before you leave and we refund every cent.
We can offer this because we know what three hours on this court does.
Hi, I’m Coach Derek Rungsea, a PPR Level 2 certified pickleball coach
I am a PPR Lv 2 certified pickleball coach, competitive 5.0 player, and former top-30 USTA Northern California junior tennis player. With a strong background in competitive racket sports, I bring a technical and strategic approach to coaching, emphasizing proper footwork, efficient stroke mechanics, and smart decision-making on the court.
Having coached over 800 private and group lessons, I am passionate about helping players develop strong fundamentals, improve their court IQ, and build confidence in competitive situations. My coaching combines technical instruction with purposeful, game-based training to help players make meaningful improvements that translate directly to match play.
Your 3-Hour Camp Schedule
01Phase 1Diagnosis & Court Positioning50 min
- Derek watches you play real points, then names the two habits costing you most
- Positioning that wins points without extra running
- Where to stand so a hard hitter has nowhere to put the ball
02Phase 2The Soft Game & Kitchen Dominance80 min
- Third-shot drop and reset, drilled until the decision is automatic
- Dinks and volleys that neutralise hard hitters instead of trading with them
- Move through no-man's land under control, weight forward to protect knees and hips
03Phase 3Live Match Correction50 min
- Scored match play with the coach stopping points mid-rally to correct in real time
- Partners switch every few games, so you play with and against everyone
- You leave with a written 30-day drill plan
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Why You Spend The Day Hitting, Not Listening
Some camps open with a whiteboard and spend the afternoon explaining. We open on court and stay there.
Every drill on the schedule has a job. None are there to fill time or keep a line moving. Each one rebuilds a situation you will meet in a real match, at the pace you will meet it, with a coach close enough to fix the rep before it hardens into a habit.
At 3.0 to 3.5 the strokes are usually already there. What separates you from the player who keeps beating you is the call: attack or reset, hold or step in, and how quickly you get to it. That is what the afternoon rehearses, until it stops feeling like a decision.
Three things players tell us afterwards:
- A short serve leaves the paddle and they are already moving in
- A point they built patiently ends on the ball they were waiting for
- The drill speeds up and the hands answer before the head catches up
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Hear It From The Campers Themselves
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What Comes With Your Seat
Included
The Kitchen Line Master Class eBook
($50 value)
Bonus
12% Off Your Second Registration
(12% off)
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What You'll Learn On Court
Dink With Purpose
Keep the ball low, move your opponent side to side, and know when a dink is worth attacking rather than just keeping alive.
Own The Third-Shot Drop
Reset a hard return, get yourself to the kitchen, and tell the difference between a reset drop and an offensive one.
Transition With Balance
Move through no-man's land under control and arrive at the line ready to play instead of scrambling backwards.
Volleys & The Fourth Shot
Handle hard hitters, attack the high ball, and pick the right fourth-shot option instead of guessing.
Serve, Return & Groundstrokes
Build a repeatable serve, add enough variety to keep opponents off balance, and start the point on your terms.
Lobs & Overhead Smashes
Use the offensive lob, retrieve the one hit at you, and finish points with an overhead you can trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
01What if I show up and it's not for me?
Then you don't pay us. Play the full three hours and if you don't walk off that court a noticeably better player than you walked on, tell us before you leave and we refund 100%. No forms, no email tag, no store credit, no “we'll review your case.” Your money back, that day.
02What if I'm the worst player there?
You won't be. We don't let anyone in below 3.0 and we cap it at 8 players per coach, so the worst player in the room is still an intermediate player and the coach still sees every one of your shots. You're not walking into a 4.5 ex-college game where you get drilled off the court and learn nothing. You're walking into eight people at your level and one coach whose only job for three hours is making you better.
03What skill level is this camp for?
Designed for 3.0 to 3.5 players who know the basics and feel stuck. If you're a comfortable intermediate ready to improve, you're in the right place.
04I don't have a DUPR rating. Can I still come?
Absolutely. The rating range is just a signpost, not a gate. Having a DUPR is not necessary.
05I'm right at 3.0. Will I be able to keep up?
Yes. The whole day is built on 3.0 to 3.5 fundamentals and decisions, and with only 8 players the coach adjusts to what each player actually needs.
06Will I get one-on-one attention?
Guaranteed by the format: 8 players, 3 hours, eyes on every rep. That is the whole point of the cap.
07What should I bring?
Bring your paddle, court shoes, water and a towel.
08What is your refund policy?
Cancellation and Refund terms
- 10 or more days before camp date: Get 100% refund or 100% credit towards a future Dink&Rise Pickleball camp.
- 5 to 9 days before camp date: Get 75% refund or 100% credit towards a future Dink&Rise Pickleball camp.
- 4 or fewer days before camp date: No refunds this close to the camp. You will receive a 100% credit towards a future Dink&Rise Pickleball camp.
Questions about a booking? Email [email protected] or call/text (213) 597-2511.
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You’ve been “almost 3-3.5” long enough.
Haven’t you?
This is the three hours that ends it.
Sunday, November 29, 2026. 12:00 PM. Ace Pickleball Club, 5502 Monterey Rd Ste 20, San Jose, CA.
Players will drill the shots costing them points, with one coach stopping them mid‑mistake.
Players will play scored points under real pressure, against players at their level.
Players will walk out holding the kitchen line without backing up.
Led by Coach Derek Rungsea. Eight players. One coach. Three hours. If you don't walk off better than you walked on, we refund 100% before you leave.
The question is: will you be one of the eight?
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Sunday, November 29, 2026
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM · San Jose, CA
Book Now For Only $189