Players per coach
6
That’s the rule, not the target. Two coaches, 12 players max.
Craig Bobo · Head coach5.0 DUPR · 2024 PPA Austin senior pro champ
Jules Christensen · Coach4.25 DUPR · 2025 & 2026 US OpenOne camper at every Breakthrough camp wins a brand-new Diadem paddle.
Your afternoon at a glance
Is this my level? It’s built for 2.9–3.5 players aged 50 and over: you know the basics and play regularly, but the same mistakes keep costing you points. No DUPR needed. Not sure? Call or text Foster, our co-founder.
Ends Sunday, November 22 · $249 after
Sunday, December 6 · 1–5 PM · Pickleball Kingdom North Austin
Four hours. Head coach Craig Bobo and coach Jules Christensen, six players each. We find the one thing costing you the most points and fix it — on court, that afternoon. Plus demo the latest and greatest paddles from Diadem at no additional cost.
No DUPR needed · 12 players maximum · Plans change? Take a future-camp credit or send another player in your place
12 spots · 6 per coach · Sunday, December 6 · 1–5 PM
Questions? Ask a coach or call or text (830) 554-9310.
Leave your name and email and we’ll send you the full camp schedule — hour by hour — plus a reminder before camp.
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Within 72 hours of camp you get a written plan built from what your coaches saw: the two or three things to fix first, a 30-day drill roadmap, and how often to practice.
The drills you ran at camp, written down so you can run them with a partner the next week.
Hit the brand-new Diadem Edge Flex before you ever have to buy one. Then keep going. Twenty-five minutes on how to choose a paddle — weighting, grips, shapes — and then the whole Diadem demo fleet stays out for the rest of the afternoon. Feel the difference between a 16mm and a 14mm. Between an elongated shape and a hybrid. Between their mid-tier paddle and their flagship. Most players have never demoed a single paddle before they bought one — you’ll hit a rack of them in one afternoon, in live play, with two coaches telling you what each one is doing to your game. Campers get 15% off any Diadem gear at camp, and one camper at every Breakthrough camp goes home with a brand-new Diadem paddle.
Camp shows you the fix. This is where you go practice it. Every camper gets two full weeks of unlimited open play at Pickleball Kingdom North Austin — the same courts you just spent the afternoon on. You pick the start date: begin the day of camp, or any day up to Sunday, December 20, two weeks after. Bring your drill sheet and run it. Plus one guest pass, so you can bring the partner you actually play with. Open play sessions only.
Camp finds the habit and fixes it. The Players Club is how it stays fixed. Every camper gets a year of it at no charge.
A Players Club membership will sell for $69.99 a year. Yours is included.
Four hours of coaching and $199.97 of bonuses — all included in your $219 early-bird spot.
Breakthrough Pickleball is proudly partnered with Diadem Sports. The Paddle Lab is taught as diagnostic instruction — we teach you how to choose a paddle for your game, not which one to buy. One paddle is given away per camp by random drawing.
Sunday, December 6 · 1–5 PM · Plans change? Take a future-camp credit or send another player in your place · Refund policy
Questions? Ask a coach or call or text (830) 554-9310.
Head coach Craig Bobo and coach Jules Christensen run your afternoon — six players each, both on court all four hours.
Sunday, December 6 · 1–5 PM · Plans change? Take a future-camp credit or send another player in your place · Refund policy
Have questions, or want to talk with a coach first? Ask a question or call or text (830) 554-9310.
Sunday, December 6, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Pickleball Kingdom North Austin, 1900 E Howard Ln, Pflugerville, TX 78660. Check-in opens at 12:30. Every block is drilling with correction — you learn by hitting the shot, not hearing about it.
Doors open at 12:30. Sign in, meet your coaches and your group, and get on a court before we start at 1:00 sharp.
Camp overview, and every player shares the one thing they came to fix.
Dynamic movement warm-up, plus the keys to staying healthy and resilient on the court.
Proper ready position, soft hands, and dink control — cross-court and straight-on.
Taking the dink out of the air with control.
Defensive blocking and counters under pressure, plus how to get the ball down when it’s above the net.
How to choose a paddle: the how, why, and where of weighting a paddle and changing grips — with paddles in hand. The Diadem demo fleet comes out here — different thicknesses, shapes and price points, including the brand-new Edge Flex — and stays out for the rest of the afternoon.
Ten minutes. Water, snack, breathe.
Shot mechanics on the serve and return, plus placement and positioning.
Third-shot mechanics: when to drop, when to drive, and how to choose in real time.
Moving from the baseline to the kitchen with purpose and timing.
Simulated point play to lock in transition strategy, court positioning, and pickleball IQ at the game’s most critical moments. Swap into a Diadem demo and try it in live play.
Real point play with both coaches rotating in. Demo paddles still available.
Recap, your takeaways, and next steps toward your Breakthrough After-Camp Plan — it follows by email within 72 hours.
Team photos, your video reviews, and the drawing — one camper at every Breakthrough camp goes home with a brand-new Diadem paddle.
A clinic teaches everyone the same thing. This does something different.
Two coaches watch your reps and find the one habit — a decision, a contact point, a position — that’s costing you the most points.
You get a specific fix you can feel and understand, not general advice.
You repeat it until it starts to happen without thinking.
You use it in live points while a coach watches whether it holds under pressure.
You leave with the After-Camp Plan, so the work keeps going after the afternoon ends.
Sunday, December 6 · 1–5 PM · Plans change? Take a future-camp credit or send another player in your place · Refund policy
Questions? Ask a coach or call or text (830) 554-9310.
“I’ve attended two sessions focused on drops, drives, rolls, and volleys and the improvement in my game has been dramatic. John has a great ability to break down complex techniques into clear, manageable steps and fun, easy to remember phrases. Professional, kind, and a lot of fun to work with.”
Braxton B“Great clinic at Portside Pickleball in Pensacola with a group of 10 adults. Learned net play, to dink, reset or take in air. Learned round house/disc swing and watching player position. Great clinic.”
Elizabeth W“John, the Pickle Prof, is exactly that! If you are new to pickleball or a seasoned player, you will feel right at home with him as your pickleball coach. I have seen him coach juniors, college kids, young adults, and older adults - and regardless of age or ability, John will help you elevate your pickleball game. The Pickle Prof has been very easy to book with and is very accommodating.”
Steven K“John is an outstanding pickleball instructor for all levels, and even for advanced players. He possesses an in-depth knowledge of both the technical and strategic aspects of the game. Furthermore, he is able to tailor that knowledge base to the individual’s existing skill set which sets him apart from other instructors I’ve met. I highly recommend him!”
Vu N“Absolutely incredible coach: the Pickleball Professor is a patient and knowledgeable coach who can take any player to the next level, no matter what skill level they’re at. In just two lessons, he has dramatically improved both my game around the net and my serve returns. An hour spent with the Pickle Prof is a cheat code to accelerating your growth as a pickleballer! 10/10 would recommend.”
Chris P“I can’t recommend The Pickleball Prof enough! Whether you’re just looking to refine your third-shot drops and kitchen strategy, he tailors each lesson perfectly to your skill level. The session is fast-paced, highly engaging, and packed with actionable feedback. Thanks to his coaching, my confidence on the court has skyrocketed and my overall game is sharper than ever.”
Kenny KYou know the drive home after a bad session — replaying every shot you should have made. The gap between the player you are and the player you could be doesn’t close on its own. It closes with four hours of real coaching. Your next weekend game will feel different. Your regular partners will notice.
Sunday, December 6 · 1–5 PM · Plans change? Take a future-camp credit or send another player in your place · Refund policy
Questions? Ask a coach or call or text (830) 554-9310.
Two days after camp. Same courts, same regular group. Your serve lands deep. Your third shot drops instead of floating. At the line, the ball that used to pop up stays down.
Somewhere in the second or third game, someone will probably ask what you changed. You’ll tell them: one Sunday afternoon, twelve players, two coaches, and a plan you’re still working from.
That’s the difference between the player you are today and the player you’ll be on the 8th.
Positioning and shot selection that control rallies — you’ll finish the afternoon with gas left in the tank.
Drop or drive? Hold or attack? You’ll drill the decision until your body answers before your brain finishes asking.
Two coaches, six players each, watching from two angles — the flaw that’s been capping your game gets caught and corrected on the spot.
You’ll spend four hours with 11 other local players at your level — new playing partners come with it.
Your drill sheet in hand when you leave, and your written After-Camp Plan by email within 72 hours — built from what your coaches actually saw you do.
Sunday, December 6 · 1–5 PM · Plans change? Take a future-camp credit or send another player in your place · Refund policy
Questions? Ask a coach or call or text (830) 554-9310.
Sunday, December 6 · 1–5 PM · Plans change? Take a future-camp credit or send another player in your place · Refund policy
Have questions, or want to talk with a coach first? Ask a question or call or text (830) 554-9310.
Sunday, December 6 · 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Pickleball Kingdom North Austin · 12 spots · 50+ · 2.9–3.5
Twelve spots. One afternoon. Your game, different by dinner.
Sunday, December 6 · 1–5 PM · Plans change? Take a future-camp credit or send another player in your place · Refund policy
Have questions, or want to talk with a coach first? Ask a question or call or text (830) 554-9310.
Not sure the camp fits your level? Call or text (830) 554-9310 — it rings straight to Foster Johnson, our co-founder. Or send a coach your question here and we’ll send you the full schedule too.
Breakthrough runs this same camp — same format, same four hours, same 12 spots — in 9 other cities. If you are travelling, or you know a player who would want this, send them straight to their city.