Pickleball Clinics & Lessons: St. Louis, Chesterfield & more
Locations: Frontenac / Vetta Sports, Chesterfield, Maryland Heights, Manchester, JCCA and more
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Frontenac Racquet Club: https://frontenacfamilyofclubs.com/
To play indoor this fall and winter, join or check out our facilities: Frontenac Racquet Club and all Vetta Sports locations.
Limited offer: just $30/month!
Pickleball at Frontenac:
Members & prospective members only.
Permanent Court Rentals & Court Rentals
Fall & Winter Schedule coming soon.
Private Pickleball Lessons available 7 days a week.
THE BEAL CENTER (formerly Chesterfield Sports Complex), 150 N. Eatherton Road, Chesterfield, MO 63005 https://chesterfieldsports.com/
9/16/25: "The Beal Center is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Callahan Pickleball Academy, bringing premier pickleball programming to our world-class indoor sports complex. In the coming days and weeks, we'll be sharing details on schedules and offerings, including memberships, open play sessions, court rentals, clinics, lessons, corporate events school programs and fundraisers." Open House - free open play, Friday 9/19/25 - 9am to 9pm.
Contact: info@chesterfieldsports.com or john@CallahanPickleball.com.
John: STL Pickleball Hall of Fame, #1 Best Selling Author, U.S. Open: Gold & Silver Medalist, PPR / IPTPA certified.
Callahan Pickleball Academy is proud to be a founding sponsor: The Translational Injury Prevention (TIP) Lab at Saint Louis University (SLU) SPIN Survey is the largest injury survey of pickleball players ever completed and defines current injury trends in the fastest growing sport in the United States, pickleball. This is where you come in! We are currently recruiting for the second phase of our study to test the effectiveness of a warm up program and recovery program specifically designed for pickleball. After an initial data collection period, participants will be instructed in the warm-up program, the recovery program, or both.
Are you 18 years or older and play pickleball at least once a week? Please follow the link below to learn more:
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Thank you for your consideration!
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Indoor pickleball lessons, pickleball clinics for beginner, novice, intermediate, advanced and tournament players as well as pickleball camps and outdoor pickleball lessons at various locations in the St. Louis area:
Private, semi-private and "play with a pro" pickleball lessons 7 days a week at various locations.
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Frontenac Racquet Club: 10455 German Blvd
Frontenac, MO 63131 https://frontenacfamilyofclubs.com/
John's schedule includes clinics, play with a pro and lessons taught 7 days at week (there are also more great clinics taught by our other Frontenac /Vetta instructors):
* Small group private lessons available - contact John
Please check Frontenac Racquet Club website for schedule of all open plays and clinics.
Be sure and check out the great pickleball programs at:
Vetta Sports (Concord, Sunset, West & Gametime)
Chesterfield Parks, Recreation and Arts
Chesterfield Valley Athletic Center
17891 N. Outer 40 Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays.
Sign up for Chesterfield pickleball clinics and Chesterfield pickleball leagues here: https://www.chesterfield.mo.us/356/Pickleball
Pickleball clinics in Chesterfield, MO, pickleball lessons in Chesterfield, MO and pickleball leagues in Chesterfield, MO
Call or text John at 314-474-8400 or email at John@CallahanPickleball.com.
Located at Chesterfield Valley Athletic Center (east side of baseball and soccer fields, near the one story brick Parks, Recreation and Arts office) - 17891 N. Outer 40 Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63005.
Pickleball clinics: Monday and Wednesday evening Pickleball clinics:
Pickleball clinic at 5 pm to 6:30.
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Pickleball clinics: Tuesday and Thursday morning Pickleball clinics:
Pickleball clinic: 9 am to 10:30.
Pickleball league: Saturday morning pickleball league / clinic series: 8:30 to 10 am. September 6 - October 11.
Pickleball lessons in Chesterfield, pickleball clinics in Chesterfield and pickleball leagues in Chesterfield are held at Chesterfield Athletic Complex (just west of The District / Top Golf & Factory) at 17891 N. Outer 40 Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Sign up for Chesterfield pickleball clinics and Chesterfield pickleball leagues here: https://www.chesterfield.mo.us/356/Pickleball
St. Louis Community College Continuing Education
Beginner Pickleball Clinics, Beginner 2 Pickleball Clinics & Intermediate Pickleball Clinics held in nearby Brentwood at convenient Hanley Park, easy to get to Chesterfield Valley Athletic Center Pickleball Courts (pickleball at 17891 N. Outer 40 Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63005), Dwight Davis Tennis Center / pickleball in Forest Park (5620 Grand Dr. St. Louis 63112: this location is on hold until further notice) and indoor at the convenient and very nice indoor pickleball courts at Affton White Rogers.
4 session Pickleball Clinics (one per week) available outdoor, indoor, weekdays & weekends.
Sign up for Fall semester pickleball sessions starting in July, August, September & October here:
https://applications.stlcc.edu/Continuing-Education/classes/index.asp
Fitness, Recreation and Sports
Pickleball All equipment provided.
Dress appropriately for Hanley Park outdoor courts and Chesterfield Parks & Rec outdoor courts.
Textbook is not mandatory but is essential for reference, more comprehension and understanding for Callahan Pickleball Academy classes: “Pickleball: Tips, Strategies, Lessons and Myths, a PPR / IPTPA Certified Instructor and U.S. Open Gold Medal Winner” (available through online retailers.)
F05 Th 3-4:30 p.m. Callahan Pickleball Academy Sep 25 – Oct 16 Chesterfield Parks and Rec
F06 Sa 2:30-4 p.m. Callahan Pickleball Academy Sep 27 – Oct 18 Hanley Park
F07 Tu 3:30-5 p.m. Callahan Pickleball Academy Oct 28 – Nov 18 Affton Community Center
F08 Tu 4:30-6 p.m. Vetta Sunset Nov 4 – Nov 25
Pickleball: Beginner II/Intermediate PEDU-740 | 4 sessions | $119 F12 Th 1:30-3 p.m. Callahan Pickleball Academy Sep 25 – Oct 16 Chesterfield Parks and Rec
F13 Tu 2-3:30 p.m. Callahan Pickleball Academy Oct 28 – Nov 18 Affton Community Center
Sign up here: Sign up for Fall semester pickleball sessions starting in September & October here:
https://applications.stlcc.edu/Continuing-Education/classes/index.asp
St. Louis Jewish Community Center
Callahan Pickleball Academy instructors will be leading clinics (4 clinics per session) for members and non-members on Tuesday afternoons at The Staenberg Family Complex / Creve Coeur and Monday evenings at the Marilyn and Sam Fox campus in Chesterfield . Indoor private pickleball lessons are also available. Sign up here: https://jccstl.com/programs/pickleball/
Maryland Heights Community Center
Pickleball Clinics: Member/Resident pricing $65/session, Nonresident pricing $80/session.
Tuesdays: 5:45 – 7:00 pm Beginner Novice
- 7:00 – 8:15 pm Intermediate
- Session 4 – Tuesday, September 9 – 30
Manchester - Schroeder Park
Pickleball clinics in Manchester at Schroeder Park:
Wednesday nights: 7:30 pm to 8:30pm - 9/10 - 10/1, 10/15 - 11/5. Thursday nights: 7:30 to 8:30 pm, 9/11-10/2, 10/16 - 11/6.
Sign up for pickleball clinics in Manchester at Schroeder park here: https://secure.rec1.com/MO/manchester-mo/catalog
Details at Manchester Parks & Rec.: 636-391-6326.
Otherwise, schedule indoor private pickleball lessons or small group pickleball lessons with us at Frontenac Racquet Club / Vetta. by calling or texting John at 314-474-8400 or email at John@CallahanPickleball.com.
Fenton City Park
Pickleball clinics in Fenton on Wednesdays and Sundays at Fenton City Park.Wednesday pickleball clinics start on 9/17. Sunday pickleball clinics start on 9/21. Fenton City Park: Pickleball clinics on Wednesdays: 12 to 1 intermediate pickleball clinic, 1 to 2 beginner/novice pickleball clinic. 9/17 to 10/8. Sundays 1 to 2 intermediate, 2 to 3 beg/novice: 9/21 - 10/12, Pickleball Camp Special: 3 hour Camp: 9/27 from 1 to 4 pm. Call 636-349-8155 with any questions. Sign up here: https://secure.rec1.com/MO/fenton-mo/catalog
Shrewsbury Parks & Rec - https://www.shrewsburymo.gov/departments/parks___recreation/fitness.
Indoor Pickleball clinic sessions resuming soon.
Otherwise, schedule private pickleball lessons or small group pickleball lessons with us by calling or texting John at 314-474-8400 or email at John@CallahanPickleball.com.
Dwight Davis Tennis Center - Forest Park
Dwight Davis Tennis Center (5620 Grand Dr. St. Louis, 63112) - pickleball in Forest Park.
ATTENTION: effective 4/29/25 the following Friday and Sunday pickleball clinics at Dwight Davis are on hold and will not be held until further notice. Please do not come to the clinic as they will not take place. We look forward to updating you in the near future. We teach private and semi-private pickleball lessons at Dwight Davis 7 days a week, subject to court availability.
Clinics every Friday and Sunday.
Beginner/Novice: 1pm to 2:30.
Intermediate / Advanced: 2:30 to 4 pm.
Pay on site. No preregistration. $25 per person.
Questions: call or text John at 314-474-8400 or email at John@CallahanPickleball.com.
Sunset Hills Country Club (Edwardsville, IL)
Pickleball clinics, pickleball leagues and pickleball lessons in Edwardsville, IL
https://www.sunsethillscountryclub.com/
Pickleball Lovers Int'l & Pickleball Factory (Cape Girardeau) - tbd
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We do Private and Group Pickleball Lessons, Beginner - Novice - Intermediate & Advanced Pickleball Clinics, Pickleball Camps, Corporate Events and Fundraisers as well as teach at private courts and in other cities.
Are you interested in having us come to your town, club or event to host a Pickleball Camp, Beginner / Novice / Intermediate or Advanced Pickleball Clinic, Corporate Pickleball Event, Private Pickleball Party, Fundraiser, etc.?
If so, please reach out to John @ John@CallahanPickleball.com or 314-474-8400.
We teach pickleball lessons at the following locations, among others:
Frontenac Racquet Club: Join now or check out our facilities, bring your friends and explore all that Frontenac Racquet Club has to offer!
10455 German Blvd
Frontenac, MO 63131
Be sure and check out the great pickleball programs at:
Vetta Sports (Concord, Sunset, West & Gametime)
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Dwight Davis Tennis Center in Forest Park (Dwight Davis Tennis Center 5620 Grand Dr. St. Louis 63112 - pickleball in Forest Park). Attention: Friday and Sunday clinics are paused until further notice. We teach private and semi-private pickleball lessons at Dwight Davis 7 days a week, subject to court availability.
Chesterfield Parks, Recreation & Arts: pickleball clinics in Chesterfield, MO, pickleball lessons in Chesterfield, MO and pickleball leagues in Chesterfield, MO. Pickleball at 17891 N. Outer 40 Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63005.
Fenton City Park
Maryland Heights Community Center
Shrewsbury Parks & Rec
Brentwood Parks & Rec
Manchester Parks & Rec at Schroeder Park
Sunset Hills Country Club (Edwardsville, IL)
"The Fastest Way to Learn, Best Way to Improve"
We have professional instructors available including: Charlie, Wendy, Gary, Dan, Kathy, Logan, Drake, Andrew and more.
John is a Gold and Silver medalist at the 2019 U.S. Open, a PPR Lead Clinician & Certified Pickleball Professional and author of Pickleball Tips, Strategies, Lessons and Myths.
Private lessons and "play with a pro" are available 7 days a week:
Pickleball clinics and lessons In St. Louis, MO:
Be sure and check out the great pickleball programs at:
Vetta Sports (Concord, Sunset, West & Gametime)
Pickleball clinics and lessons at Beautiful Creve Coeur Racquet Club (thru 1/8/25).
Pickleball clinics and lessons at Dwight Davis Tennis Center in Forest Park (pickleball in Forest Park at Dwight Davis at 5620 Grand Dr. St. Louis 63112. Note: Friday and Sunday clinics are on hold as of 4/29/25. We teach private and semi-private lessons at Dwight 7 days a week, subject to court availability.
Pickleball clinics and lessons in Chesterfield: Chesterfield Parks, Recreation & Arts located at Chesterfield Valley Athletic Center: pickleball clinics in Chesterfield, MO, pickleball lessons in Chesterfield, MO and pickleball leagues in Chesterfield, MO, pickleball at 17891 N. Outer 40 Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Pickleball clinics and pickleball lessons in Manchester at Schroeder Park
Pickleball clinics and pickleball lessons at JCCA
Pickleball clinics and pickleball lessons in Maryland Heights
Pickleball clinics and pickleball lessons in Brentwood
Pickleball clinics in Shrewsbury
Pickleball clinics in Fenton at Fenton City Park
Pickleball clinics and pickleball lessons in Edwardsville, IL
Private & Semi-private Lessons:
60 minute, 90 minute or two hour pickleball lessons and “Play with a Pro” are available. The investment is: $102 per hour for 1 student, $51 each for two students, $40 each for 3 or more students). Exact cost may vary based on location and is subject to change at any time. Paddles and balls provided.
Available 7 days a week, subject to court availability.
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Corporate Event, Team Building Activity or Private Party:
Indoor options are available now.
Contact John and the corporate events staff directly at 314-474-8400 to discuss your Corporate Event, Team Building Activity or Private Party. Available 7 days a week, morning, afternoon and evening, subject to availability. You'll get exclusive use of the Pickleball facility. Catering and premium beverage options may be available. All instruction and equipment is included.
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Pickleball Lessons:
Want to learn the game or improve immediately instead of hoping to improve by watching YouTube or going to more open play sessions? Want to have more fun playing Pickleball? Want to improve your game before going back to open play? Want to improve before your next tournament?
Indoor Pickleball lessons are available 7 days a week. Your private Pickleball Lessons are for one to three students.
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Current and former Callahan Pickleball Academy Students include:
*two top 50 players on pro tour / #1 singles and #1 doubles team in Asia
*U. S. Open Pickleball Championships - Women's Gold and Silver Medal Winners
*ladies and men's playing groups taking weekly play with a pro
*beginners wanting to quickly learn how to play pickleball
*open play junkies frustrated by lack of improvement
*intermediate players with some rec play experience
*USAPA Ambassadors
*current & former tennis players
and local and national tournament players...
all looking for "The Fastest Way to Learn, Best Way to Improve."
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Private Pickleball Lessons:
Wondering why you're not improving despite attending more open play sessions? Indoor lessons, including court time are only $102 per hour for one student, $51 each for two students and $40 each for 3 or more students. Equipment is included.
We teach every day of the week: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Subject to Availability. We have certified professional instructors on staff: Charlie, Wendy, Gary, Dan, Kathy, Logan, Andrew and Drake.
Pickleball Schedule:
Pickleball Lessons:
Daily from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Subject to Availability.
"Play with a Teaching Pro" Wondering why you and your open play friends aren't improving? 60 minute, 90 minute or 2 hour play sessions are available . Put together your own group and schedule your Pickleball training sessions. In- game feedback on improving consistency, reducing unforced errors, shot mechanics / form, shot selection, court positioning and strategy. Have more fun and improve your game immediately. Your investment is only $40 each per hour for 3 or more students and court fees are included.
Indoor and outdoor options are available for your corporate event or private party. Call / text / email John to reserve your date as 2025 dates are already being reserved and are limited.
Schedules and services are subject to change at any time.
PICKLEBALL Lessons, Clinics & Classes in St. Louis, MO
Callahan Pickleball Academy
Private, semi-private, “play with a pro” lessons, Corporate Events and Private Parties offered 7 days a week. Contact John to schedule: 314-474-8400 or john@CallahanPickleball.com
St. Louis Area Locations & Contact Info:
Frontenac Racquet Club
10455 German Blvd.
Frontenac, MO
https://frontenacfamilyofclubs.com/programs/
Creve Coeur Racquet Club (thru 1/8/25):
12691 Conway Road Creve Coeur, MO
Contact John directly at John@CallahanPickleball.com
or by phone or text at 314-474-8400.
Dwight Davis Tennis Center in Forest Park: pickleball in Forest Park at Dwight Davis 5620 Grand Dr. St. Louis 63112. Please note: Friday and Sunday clinics are on hold as of 4/29/25. We teach private and semi-private lessons at Dwight 7 days a week, subject to court availability.
Chesterfield Parks, Recreations & Arts
Chesterfield Valley Athletic Center: pickleball clinics in Chesterfield, MO, pickleball lessons in Chesterfield, MO and pickleball leagues in Chesterfield, MO, pickleball at 17891 N. Outer 40 Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63005.
https://www.chesterfield.mo.us/pickleball-clinics.html
St. Louis Community College: STLCC: https://applications.stlcc.edu/Continuing-Education/classes/index.asp?Cat=XREC
Maryland Heights Community Center
Sunset Hills Country Club - Edwardsville, IL (pickleball in Edwardsville)
Brentwood Parks & Recreation (pickleball in Brentwood)
Manchester Parks & Recreation (pickleball in Manchester)
Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation (pickleball in Shrewsbury)
Pickleball Lesson, Clinic and Event Schedule
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