Dink & rise Pickleballers Intermediate Camp In Wheaton, IL
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
CAMP DETAILS
Focussed Clinic
8:1 Ratio
Venue
The Picklr Wheaton, 191 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton, IL 60189
Date & Time
Satuarday, September 26th, 2026
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Camp Type
Women Only 50+
Skill Level
3.0 - 3.5 (Intermediate) - Having a DUPR is not necessary
Pro Coach
Hannah Alcaro
Bonus #1:
The Perfect Guide To Acing Pickleball eBook ($47 value)
Bonus #1:
The Perfect Guide To Acing Pickleball eBook ($47 value)
Bonus #1:
The Perfect Guide To Acing Pickleball eBook ($47 value)
Meet Coach Hannah Alcaro
I’m a P4 Certified Professional, senior coaching specialist, and active 4.0-4.8 DUPR competitor.
I’ve dedicated my long coaching career to one mission: helping senior players break through their plateau, play smarter, and discover what they’re truly capable of… especially senior players like you.
In 2017, I discovered pickleball, and it didn’t take long for me to realize this was the sport I wanted to focus on.
By 2018, I had fully committed to pickleball and immersed myself in learning every aspect of the game… strategy, shot selection, court positioning, and the small details that make the biggest difference.
My Credentials:
- 4.0-4.8 DUPR active competitor
- 40+ years of competitive racquet sports
- Specialized Senior Coaching credential – biomechanics and strategies tailored specifically to 50 and over athletes
- Doubles specialist – footwork, court positioning, shot execution, shot selection, and partner communication
Those experiences have shaped the way I coach today.
Whether you want to improve your fitness, develop your skills, compete in tournaments, improve your DUPR, or simply have more fun on the court… I’ll help you play with confidence and consistency while preventing injuries.
Players who train with me experience complete game transformations.
They win through intelligent positioning and shot selection, not exhausting power.
They understand the mental game.
They play multiple times a week with energy.
They build lasting friendships while improving their game together.
YOUR 4-HOUR PICKLEBALL AGENDA
Introduction & Warm-Up (15 minutes)
- Dynamic stretching and movement preparation
- Paddle control and touch drills
- Footwork fundamentals
- Overview of session goals and key concepts
Period 1: Dinks, Cross-Court Dinks & Dink Volleys (40 minutes)
- Learn to dink with purpose understanding the difference between effective and ineffective dinks
- Develop consistency and control in cross court dink rallies
- Learn when and how to become more aggressive with your dinks
- Improve footwork and positioning at the Non-Volley Zone (NVZ)
Period 2: Drop Shots & Transitioning to the Kitchen Line (40 minutes)
- Master the drop shot the single most important transition shot in the game
- Learn the critical difference between reset drops and offensive drops
- Develop proper transition techniques from the baseline to the NVZ
- Improve balance, movement, and court positioning during transition play
Period 3: Volleys & Fourth Shot Decision Making (40 minutes)
- Learn the purpose and technique of every type of volley
- Understand fourth-shot options and decision-making
- Learn how to attack high balls effectively
- Develop strategies for handling hard hitters (“bangers”)
Period 4: Offensive & Defensive Lobs / Overhead Smashes (40 minutes)
- Learn when and how to use offensive lobs effectively
- Improve lob retrieval footwork and positioning
- Use defensive lobs to reset and regain court position
- Develop confidence and consistency with overhead smashes
- Learn proper positioning for defending and attacking overheads
Period 5: Serve, Return of Serve & Groundstrokes (40 minutes)
- Build a reliable and consistent serve
- Add power, depth, and topspin to your serve
- Develop serve variety to keep opponents off balance
- Improve return of serve consistency and placement
- Learn proper groundstroke mechanics and court positioning
WHY SMART DRILLING WORKS SO WELL FOR SENIORS
Most intermediate sessions push players too hard, too fast, and send them home tired instead of energized.
I’m different.
Here’s my philosophy: Purposeful Drilling = Lasting Improvement
You don’t get better by doing more. You get better by doing the right things, correctly, at a pace that works for your body, with a coach who has spent decades in competitive racquet sports and understands exactly what creates improvement for senior players without burning them out.
And here’s what I’ve seen time and time again coaching senior players:
That moment when you adjust your paddle angle and suddenly your third shot lands right where you aimed it.
That quiet satisfaction when your serve goes in – consistently, every time.
That feeling of rallying back and forth at the kitchen with real control – not scrambling, not guessing. Just playing.
You don’t need to work harder to feel that improvement. You need to work smarter. Right there on the court. Every session.
That’s why purposeful, paced drilling is at the heart of everything I do with this group.
Player Stories
Have You Ever Walked Off The Court Wishing You Had Played A Little Smarter?
Most intermediate sessions push players too hard, too fast, and send them home tired instead of energized.
I’m different.
Here’s my philosophy: Purposeful Drilling = Lasting Improvement
You don’t get better by doing more. You get better by doing the right things, correctly, at a pace that works for your body, with a coach who has spent decades in competitive racquet sports and understands exactly what creates improvement for senior players without burning them out.
And here’s what I’ve seen time and time again coaching senior players:
That moment when you adjust your paddle angle and suddenly your third shot lands right where you aimed it.
That quiet satisfaction when your serve goes in – consistently, every time.
That feeling of rallying back and forth at the kitchen with real control – not scrambling, not guessing. Just playing.
You don’t need to work harder to feel that improvement. You need to work smarter. Right there on the court. Every session.
That’s why purposeful, paced drilling is at the heart of everything I do with this group.
What You'll Actually Walk Away With (The Real Outcomes)
You'll Win More Points Without Working Harder
You'll Win More Points Without Working Harder
You'll Win More Points Without Working Harder
You'll Win More Points Without Working Harder
I’ll teach you how to control rallies through smart positioning and shot selection, not effort and power. You’ll start winning more points while using less energy. Playing smarter, not harder means you can play multiple times a week and still feel good afterward.
You'll Leave Feeling Energized About This Game
I’ll remind you just how enjoyable pickleball can be when it feels effortless. You’ll leave feeling good, physically and mentally, and already looking forward to your next time on the court.
On August 15, the love for the game gets refreshed.
Because when pickleball feels easy, flowing, and fun, that’s when you truly fall in love with it all over again.
The Bonus Package That Keeps You Improving For Life
Perk #1 : The Kitchen Line Master Class eBook ($50 value)
Perk #2 : Get 12% on your second registration
We reward players who keep showing up. After this camp, you’ll unlock 12% off your second registration any city, any coach. Use it to lock in your next breakthrough or bring your regular partner with you. Your personal code arrives with your confirmation email.
Perk #3: Community building through coach and player interaction
You don’t leave with just drills, you leave with people. Stay connected with your coach and camp crew for follow up tips, drill partners, local games, and future camps. Train together, improve together, and never walk onto a court as a stranger again.
The Bonus Package That Keeps You Improving For Life
Absolutely. You don’t need a DUPR rating. The 3.0-3.5 range simply helps you understand the level this session is designed for. If you’re a comfortable intermediate player looking to improve your game intelligently, you’re in the right place.
Absolutely. You don’t need a DUPR rating. The 3.0-3.5 range simply helps you understand the level this session is designed for. If you’re a comfortable intermediate player looking to improve your game intelligently, you’re in the right place.
Absolutely. You don’t need a DUPR rating. The 3.0-3.5 range simply helps you understand the level this session is designed for. If you’re a comfortable intermediate player looking to improve your game intelligently, you’re in the right place.
Absolutely. You don’t need a DUPR rating. The 3.0-3.5 range simply helps you understand the level this session is designed for. If you’re a comfortable intermediate player looking to improve your game intelligently, you’re in the right place.
Absolutely. You don’t need a DUPR rating. The 3.0-3.5 range simply helps you understand the level this session is designed for. If you’re a comfortable intermediate player looking to improve your game intelligently, you’re in the right place.
