The coaching arm of Pickle Paddle Pro

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Built for Fun. Designed to Win.

Look, pickleball's got the silliest name in sport, but that doesn't mean we can't take getting better seriously. I'm Brendon Booth, Pickleball Coaching International and Pickleball Australia certified coach, and I've built something a bit different here in Bendigo.

Fair Dinkin Pickleball Academy is where Pickle Paddle Pro's passion for the game meets structured coaching. While PPP brings you quality gear, Fair Dinkin brings you the skills to use it.

Every session I run is anchored to what I call the Pickleosophy - five pillars that make pickleball more than just whacking a ball over a net:

1. Always Be Learning - Every point teaches you something

2. Play with Purpose - Never be a passenger in a point

3. Be Predictably Unpredictable - Keep opponents guessing

4. There Is No Spoon - Your style is YOUR style, we just make it better

5. Have Fun Failing Fabulously - Mistakes are data, not disasters

Whether you're 5 or 85, brand new or tournament-ready, there's a spot for you. Here's how it works:

 

FOR KIDS (Ages 5-14)

Pickle Pups (Ages 5-9)

When: Wednesdays 4:00-4:45pm, 4:45-5:30
What: High-energy, games-based introduction to pickleball. Less standing around, more moving, laughing, and learning. We build skills through play, not drills that feel like homework.
Perfect for: Kids with zero pickleball experience, endless energy, and parents who want them off screens for 45 minutes.
Cost: $16 per session on a term basis.

 

Junior Picklers (Ages 10-14)

When: Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm, 5:00-:600pm
What: Proper athletic development for tweens and teens. We treat them like athletes, not kids. Competence first, confidence follows. Skills, strategy, and actual games.
Perfect for: Kids who want to get good at something, not just participate.
Cost: $20 per session on a term basis

 

 

Book Kids Programs: email me brendon@picklepaddlepro.com.au

 

FOR ADULTS - BEGINNERS

Beginner's Bootcamp (4 Weeks)

When: Saturdays 9:00-10:00am (Next course starts Saturday 11th October)
What: From kitchen confusion to confident competitor in 4 weeks. We start with "this is a paddle" and end with you playing full games confidently. Rules, scoring, serves, returns, kitchen play, third shots - it's all here.

Week 1: Court basics, scoring, serving
Week 2: Kitchen rules and dinking
Week 3: Third shot drops and drives
Week 4: Full games and bringing it together

Perfect for: Complete beginners who want structure. People who got thrown in the deep end at social play and now want to learn it properly. Anyone who's heard "ZERO ZERO TWO" barked at them and thought "what on earth?"
Cost: $80 for 4 weeks
What's Next: Beyond Beginner, Pickleosophy Sessions, or Saturday Social Play

Email brendon@picklepaddlepro.com.au

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DUPR Rating Assessment Days

When: Check Socials for up to date times
What: Know the rules, have played a bit, and are keen to understand where you sit in the pickle-stakes? Get tournament ready with a Coach-assigned DUPR, as well as all the tips and tricks about playing in DUPR tournaments that will have you having more fun and less stress on the court

Perfect for: Beginners who want to understand their current level, or experienced players who've not yet played in sanctioned DUPR tournaments. 

Cost: $25 per 1.5 HR session.

What's Next: Beyond Beginner, Pickleosophy Sessions, or Saturday Social Play

Email brendon@picklepaddlepro.com.au

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FOR ADULTS - IMPROVERS

Beyond Beginner (4 Weeks)

When: [Tuesday 21st10:30am - ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT ]
What: You know the rules. You can hold a rally. Now let's level you up. Advanced dinking, resets, speedups, court positioning, when to attack vs when to be patient.
Perfect for: Bootcamp graduates or players with 3-6 months of social play who want to get competitive.
Cost: $80 for 4 weeks
Prerequisites: Comfortable with basic rules and scoring

Email: brendon@picklepaddlepro.com.au

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Pickleosophy Sessions (5 Weeks)

When: Wednesdays 9:00-10:30am (Currently running - next series starts Jan 2026
What: Five weeks, five pillars. Each week we deep-dive into one pillar of the pickleosophy through coaching and games. Small groups (4-6 players), loads of court time, and the WTF framework (What went Well, what was Tricky, what to Focus on next).

Week 1: Always Be Learning
Week 2: Play with Purpose
Week 3: Be Predictably Unpredictable
Week 4: There Is No Spoon
Week 5: Have Fun Failing Fabulously

Perfect for: Players who want to think about their game, not just play it. Small group format means personalised attention.
Cost: Term-based pricing - $17.50/week paid upfront or $20 casual
Current group: Wednesday morning crew (new players welcome at term start)

Email: brendon@picklepaddlepro.com.au

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FOR ADULTS - ONGOING SESSIONS

Monday Night Drills & Social Play

When: Mondays 6:30-8:00pm
What: 30 minutes of targeted drills followed by organised social play. Come for the skills, stay for the community. Numbers range from 8-16 on any given night.
Perfect for: Anyone intermediate level or above who wants regular play with purpose.
Cost: $10 per session (casual, no booking required - just turn up!)
Where: Strathdale Park Tennis Club

Saturday Morning Coaching & Social

When: Saturdays 10:00-11:30am
What: 45 minutes of pickleosophy-based coaching and drills, followed by social play. Each week focuses on a different tactical or technical element. Buy a coffee card and track your progress!
Perfect for: Players who want ongoing development without committing to a course.
Cost: $15 per session or 8 sessions for $100 (coffee card loyalty system)
Where: Strathdale Park Tennis Club

No booking required for Monday or Saturday sessions - just show up ready to play!

 

FOR ADVANCED PLAYERS

STRIP Sessions (Invitation Only)

When: Fridays 5:00-6:15pm
What: High-level coaching for competitive players. STRIP stands for: Strength (addressing weak skills), Tone via Repetitions (precision drilling), Ideas (tactical discussion), Pressure (match-intensity games). I play in these sessions, so you're getting challenged by a tournament player, not just coached from the sideline.
Perfect for: Players rated 3.5+ who are competing in tournaments or want to.
Cost: $30 per session (term basis)
Current group: Bendigo's top players - spaces extremely limited

Advanced players: Email me at brendon@picklepaddlepro.com.au to discuss whether STRIP is right for you.

 

PRIVATE COACHING

One-on-One Coaching

What: Tailored to your specific needs. Technical work, tactical development, match preparation, video analysis - whatever you need.
Perfect for: Players preparing for tournaments, working on specific weaknesses, or wanting individualised attention.
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: $80

[BOOK PRIVATE COACHING]

 

WHERE WE PLAY

Strathdale Park Tennis Club
Strathdale, Bendigo, Victoria

All coaching happens here, though we welcome players from Castlemaine to Echuca and everywhere in between. Facilities include dedicated pickleball courts, lights for evening play, and a clubhouse for the inevitable post-game debrief.

 

WHY COACH WITH ME?

Qualified: PCI and Pickleball Australia certified coach. Qualified Ratings Assessor (PCI) and DUPR Coach
Competitive: Currently rated 4.1 , competing regularly at state and national tournaments
Community-Focused: I run Strathdale Park Pickleball Club with 60+ members
Results-Driven: But never at the expense of fun - it's called pickleball, for goodness sake
Personality-Packed: If you want a coach who takes the game seriously but not himself, you're in the right place

 

RECENT COMPETITIVE RESULTS

🥇 Gold - Men's 3.0-3.49 19+, Melbourne Slam November 2024
🥇 Gold - A Grade Mixed, Bendigo Pickleball Club 2025
🥈 Silver - The Big Bash, Drysdale January 2025
🥈 Silver - 35+ Doubles 3.5+, Warrnambool June 2025

🥈 Silver - 40+ Doubles 4.0+, Frankston September 2025
🥉 Bronze - Split Age, Doncaster July 2024
🥉 Bronze - 19+ Skinny Singles, Warrnambool June 2025

I compete because it makes me a better coach. Every tournament teaches me something I can bring back to you.