First Paddle

The Southern Pickleball Academy is proud to have designed and implemented First Paddle™, a innovative program for kids ages 8-14 designed to develop healthy youth through pickleball. With certified pickleball pros and caring mentors, our program immerses children in the sport of pickleball while infusing each session with life lessons of respect, responsibility, communication, perseverance, integrity, and sportsmanship. With beginner and advanced levels and even a summer camp, youth are actively engaged in skill-building games and activities that will help them on and off the court. Learn more on the First Paddle website.