Learn the modern game of pickleball right here at the Yakima Athletic Club! Pickleball has evolved in the past 18 months significantly in both power and proper court positioning. Yakima Athletic Club has partnered with Suzee Anderson Pickleball Training Academy to provide what you need to improve and excel with our Next Level Series!

Are you ready to take your game to the Next Level?

Next Level Series: Each course has been thoughtfully designed by Head Pro Suzee Anderson to grow the techniques and tactics you need to break through to the next level. Next Level series provides a variety of formats to learn and grow your game:

 

Next Level Classes:

Get your weekly dose of instruction.
4-week commitment - 1x a week --90 min classes
8:1 Player/Coach Ratio

Next Level Clinics:

Topic Based Clinics held monthly.
1x commitment - 90 min Clinic, 30 min Coached Play
8:1 Player/Coach Ratio

Next Level Strategy Session: 300- 400 Level

60 min playing session with 1 coach & 3 students. Game play and point breakdown discussed throughout the session.

NEXT LEVEL CLASSES

Next Level 250 Series: 2.5 Skill Level

Designed for the 2.5 Player looking to breakthrough to 3.0

Start your journey to greatness with a solid foundation. With Next Level 250 Class you get a weekly dose of fundamental mechanics and drills to build lasting muscle memory. Each 60 min class focuses on key shots needed to take your game to the Next Level!

60 min Instruction – 4 weeks – 8 student max

$65 Member Price/ $90 Non Member Price

 

Next Level 300 Series: 3.0 Skill Level

Designed for the 3.0 Player looking to breakthrough to 3.5

Build upon your solid foundation by further honing the essentials of your game with Next Level 300 Class. Refine and hone the principle shots of the game with a weekly dose of instruction and drills. Each 60 min class focuses on the key techniques and tactics needed to take your game to the Next Level!

90 min Instruction – 4 weeks – 8 student max

$100 Member Price/ $125 Non Member Price

Strategy Sessions:

Next Level 300 Strategy Sessions – Held Year Round

60 min playing session with 1 coach and 3 students. Gameplay and point breakdown discussed throughout the session.

$65 Member Price/$90 Non-Member Price

 

Next Level 350 - 400 Strategy Sessions

60 min playing session with 1 coach and 3 students. Gameplay and point breakdown discussed throughout the session.

$75 per hour

Next Level 350 Series: 3.5 Skill Level

Designed for the 3.5 Player looking to breakthrough to 4.0

Boost the proficiency of your techniques and tactics with Next Level 350 Class. Each 90 min class is designed to refine and polish techniques while discussing the tactics and strategies needed to take your game to the Next Level. Classes include drilling exercises and focused play scenarios.

90 min instruction – 4 weeks – 8 student max

$100 Member Price/$125 Non Member Price

 

Next Level 400 Series: 4.0 Skill Level

Designed for the 4.0 Player looking to breakthrough to 4.5

Master your shots and strategies with Next Level 400 Class! Learn advanced techniques and tactics to bring variety and depth to your game arsenal. Each 90 min class is designed to refine and polish techniques while discussing the tactics and strategies needed to take your game to the Next Level. Classes include drilling exercises and focused play scenarios.

90 min instruction – 4 weeks – 8 student max

$100 Member Price/$125 Non Member Price

Next Level Clinics

Clinics will focus on a variety of techniques and teaching that change each month. Picklers should register in the TeamReach app.

MEET OUR COACHES

Carrie Sattler

Director of YAC Pickleball Training Academy
Carrie Sattler, Director of Pickleball and Group Fitness Manager at the Yakima Athletic Club, is a Certified Level 2 Professional with the Professional Pickleball Registry. PPR is the official education and certification partner of USA Pickleball. Carrie started playing pickleball back in the 80’s with the wooden paddle and developed her love of the game thanks to her background in tennis and racquetball. Since 2021, Carrie has played in over 27 tournaments regionally and is a multi-medal winner for many of these tournaments. She recently competed in the PPA World Championships in her age group and earned two Silver Medals, one in 4.0 Women’s Doubles and in 4.0 Women’s Singles. Carrie is also an NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Les Mills Group Fitness instructor and has made her career working at the Yakima Athletic Club.

Allan Villamil Espinoza

YAC Pickleball Training Academy Coach
Allan Villamil-Espinoza, is a Certified Level 1 Coach with the Professional Pickleball Registry. PPR is the official education and certification partner of USA Pickleball. Allan started playing pickleball in 2022 after moving from Costa Rica, with many hours of dedication and practice he was able to adapt quickly and effectively to the sport and has progressed to a 4.0 skill level and plays at the 4.5 level in tournaments around the state. His time as a Coach has been very beneficial as it has allowed him to gain a lot of knowledge about the study of pickleball and how to help others increase their ability in the game.