The Better Pickleball Academy is a collection of focused, online courses for players 50+ who want to improve real parts of their game — like shot consistency, strategy, and movement — without the overwhelm of random tips.

You can learn at your own pace, revisit lessons anytime, and get support from a community of players and coaches who actually understand your game.

You’ve probably seen a ton of free tips on YouTube and social. The hard part is knowinwhat information is correct, what is relevant to your play — and how to use it on the court.

The Better Pickleball Academy is different in a few important ways:

• Focused courses, not random tips
  Each course is built around a specific problem players face on the court — like handling bangers, reducing errors, or playing better with a partner — instead of scattered advice.

• Clear context and guidance
  We explain why something works, when to use it, and how it shows up in real games, not just what to do.

• Depth you won’t get on YouTube
  Academy courses go deeper than free videos, with full lessons designed to help build habits that work — especially under pressure.

• Community and support
  You’re not learning alone. Academy members have access to a community of players working on the same challenges, asking questions, and learning together.

In short, YouTube is great for exposure. The Academy is where players go to work through real problems, get clarity, and apply what they’re learning on the court.

Yes! If you can watch a YouTube video, you’re more than ready for this.

The Pickleball Academy is simple to use, even if you’re not confident with technology. Each course is easy to access, with clear instructions and a clean layout designed for all levels of experience.

And if you ever get stuck, our support team is just an email away.

All you need is a device, an internet connection, and your paddle nearby.

Most players are already learning online — watching YouTube videos, trying new tips, and doing their best to improve. The real challenge isn’t finding information. It’s knowing if the advice is correct — and if it’s right for your game..

The Academy is designed to solve that.

Here’s how:

• Technique tutorials break down each shot into clear, practical steps

• Strategy lessons show you how to win more points, not just hit better

• Mental game guidance helps you build confidence and handle pressure

• And most importantly: you’re learning from coaches you can trust, with no fluff or guesswork

In fact, many players tell us they learn better off the court — where they can focus without the pressure to perform. Then, when they do step onto the court, they know exactly what to work on.

You’ll have access for a full year from the date of purchase. That means you can back and review the coaching as often as you like — whether you want to refresh a skill, go back over strategy, or review before a match.

Learn at your pace, revisit when needed, and make the course fit your schedule.

The Pickleball Academy and The Pickleball System are both part of our coaching family — but they’re designed for different players at different stages.

The Pickleball System (TPS) is our full-year, step-by-step training program. It opens twice a year and includes live coaching, progress tracking, and direct guidance from CJ and Tony. It’s a full journey — best for players ready to commit to deep, long-term improvement.

The Academy, on the other hand, offers focused, standalone classes you can take anytime. These let you dive into specific skills — like stacking, partner play, or unforced errors — at your own pace. Courses are taught by CJ, Tony, and top guest coaches from around the sport.

If TPS is like a full curriculum, the Academy is your course catalog — flexible, targeted, and on demand.

At Better Pickleball, we strive to meet players where they are and offer choices that best fit your individual learning needs and pickleball aspirations.

Thousands of players have improved their game with our online courses — but if it’s not the right fit for you, no problem.

We are so confident that our classes can help you achieve your pickleball goals, we provide a no-questions-asked 90-day money-back guarantee on all of our Better Pickleball Academy courses.

Just email us at [email protected], and we'll refund your money.