Advanced Beginner Pickleball Lessons
Take your game to the next level! This class is designed for players who already know the basics and want to build confidence with more advanced shots and strategies. You’ll focus on improving consistency, learning alternate shots to expand your game, and sharpening your doubles strategy. Each session ends with 30 minutes of organized play to put your new skills into action. Bring your own paddle or borrow one from Gladstone.
Prerequisites:
Understands the rules of pickleball
Successfully lands at least half of all serve attempts
Consistently returns at least half of serves deep to the middle of the opponent’s court
Richard Milles
AE Instructor
Bringing over a decade of experience as a YMCA Specialty Instructor, following a fulfilling career spanning 27 years with ISD 625 and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.
AEPB2A
Instructors:
- Richard Milles
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 4th 2026 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Gladstone CC |
| Fri, Sep 11th 2026 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Gladstone CC |
| Fri, Sep 18th 2026 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Gladstone CC |
| Fri, Sep 25th 2026 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Gladstone CC |
AEPB2B
Instructors:
- Richard Milles
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9th 2026 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Gladstone CC |
| Fri, Nov 13th 2026 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Gladstone CC |
| Mon, Nov 16th 2026 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Gladstone CC |
| Fri, Nov 20th 2026 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Gladstone CC |