HMB Pickleball Academy

INSTRUCTOR MARK HOFMANN

Mark has been an avid racket sports (tennis, racquetball, table tennis, paddle tennis) participant since the early 70’s. He discovered Pickleball about 7 years ago and have been playing 3-4 days a week since then. He has medaled in various tournaments, including a silver medal in the Bay Area Senior Games! From the beginning he was struck by the inclusive, welcoming nature of the game. Mark had been teaching informally for a couple of years, and as the popularity of this sport continued to grow, he obtained his coaching certification from the Professional Pickleball Registry. Mark gets great satisfaction from watching people as they learn the game and get so much joy from it! 

What is Pickleball?

Pickleball is a fun and energetic racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis! Two, three, or four players use paddles to hit a ball, similar to a wiffle ball, over a net. The sport shares features with other racquet sports, including the dimensions and layout of a badminton court, and a net and rules similar to tennis with a few modifications.   

• Taught by our coastside pickleball professional, Mark Hofmann, the HMB Pickleball Academy offers newcomers to the sport an introduction to Pickleball class, skill-building and strategy classes, and an opportunity for players to learn the sport with a group of family and friends.

Participants need to bring tennis shoes and comfortable clothing.

Beginner Bootcamp: 90 Minute, 2 Hours, or 3 Hours

This is designed for those ready to learn the game. Focus on basic strokes, serves, returns, rules, scoring and positioning on court to get you playing with your friends.

90 Minute Mini Bootcamp - $65.00 per person

2 Hour Mini Bootcamp - $85.00 per person

3 Hour Full Bootcamp - $125.00 per person 

4 Minimum / 8 participants maximum - per class

Advanced Beginner Bootcamp: 90 Minutes, 2 Hours, or 3 Hours

Students will focus on technique and consistency. designed for those who have taken the beginner bootcamp and 2.0-2.5 level players.

90 Minute Mini Bootcamp - $65.00 per person

2 Hour Mini Bootcamp - $85.00 per person

3 Hour Full Bootcamp - $125.00 per person 

4 Minimum / 8 participants maximum - per class

Emerging Intermediate Bootcamp: 90 Minutes, 2 Hours, or 3 Hours

Players will begin learning the 3rd shot and focus on "mindful" dinking. Designed for those who have taken the advanced beginner bootcamp and/or 2.5-3.0 level players.

90 Minute Mini Bootcamp - $65.00 per person

2 Hour Mini Bootcamp - $85.00 per person

3 Hour Full Bootcamp - $125.00 per person 

4 Minimum / 8 participants maximum - per class

Intermediate Bootcamp: 90 Minutes, 2 Hours, or 3 Hours

For players looking to sharpen their skills and understanding for the game. Learn to play to your strengths and your opponent's weakness. Designed for those who have taken the emerging intermediate bootcamp and/or 3.0-3.5 level players.

90 Minute Mini Bootcamp - $65.00 per person

2 Hour Mini Bootcamp - $85.00 per person

3 Hour Full Bootcamp - $125.00 per person 

4 Minimum / 8 participants maximum - per class

Private Lessons Available - 75 Minutes

You or your group can schedule a clinic to work on any aspect of the game, such as:

• Serving, Returns and Transition: Focus on serve technique, return of serve and transitioning from baseline to the "Non-Volley Zone" (AKA the "Kitchen")
• The Drop Shot: Learn the key shot needed to become a solid intermediate player
• Drive and Drop Strategies: Focus is on recognizing what to do on the 3rd shot. Who to target, and how to properly defend the 4th shot and set your and your partner up for the 5th shot and beyond
• Kitchen Skills - The Soft Game, Speedups, Volleys and Resets: As one makes progress learning this game, it becomes apparent that games/matches are won (or lost!) at the "Kitchen Line". Focus is on developing consistency in your technique and the patience
• Doubles Strategy: Learn how to play as a team, communication, court coverage, how to defend a lob and more
• Defense Against Bangers: From the baseline to the kitchen
• Drill & Play: Drills will focus on refining technique and developing consistency.

1 person - $120

2 people - $80 per person            

3 people - $60 per person 

4 - 8 people - $50 per person

To schedule private lessons or for more information please email Pickleball Instructor: Mark Hofmann at mark@markhofmannproductions.com