USA Pickleball Now Offers FREE Youth Pickleball Provider Digital Resource Center

The digital resources include:

• 20 Comprehensive Lesson Plans –Lesson plans for ages 8-18 that are play-focused with a "learn through playing" approach. 10 lessons for ages 8-12 and 10 lessons for ages 13-18.
• 6-Part Instructional Video Series – The youth video series provides youth program managers with videos containing various games, activities, play rotations, and play manager tips.
• “Let’s Play Pickleball” Playbook – Designed to help teachers, recreation leaders, after-school staff, and coaches on how to implement Pickleball in any recreation setting.
• Other resources – Printable activity cards, newsletters, and digital versions of Pickleball Magazine.

With summer camp planning in full swing and after-school program coordination on the horizon, organizations such as schools, after-school programs, park and recreation departments, and community pickleball associations now have access to a rich toolkit designed to simplify and enhance youth pickleball instruction. This resource ensures that youth have a strong and supported entry point into the sport of pickleball. By removing cost barriers and centralizing high-quality and turnkey teaching tools, USA Pickleball is empowering community programs to provide access to the sport.

“These resources are incredibly valuable, especially for organizations planning summer camps or after-school activities,” said Hana Papaco, Director of Recreational and Collegiate Engagement at USA Pickleball. “We are thrilled to provide this free resource to make it easier than ever for program leaders to offer high-quality, fun, and safe pickleball experiences for kids.”

For more information or to access the resources, organizations can visit usapickleball.org/youth-pickleball-provider. USA Pickleball Membership is required and includes full access to the entire digital library.