Stingray's Court

Court Safety First!

Court Shoes, Protective Eyewear, Warm Up, Pre / Post Play Stretch Exercises & especially Hydration (e.g., Electrolytes)

Pickleball Recreation Play, Practice/Drills or Tournament Preparation

An addictive sport for all ages. Good for the body, mind and soul as each game enhances your skills and experience. I focus on Singles, Mini-Singles, Doubles Preparation for USAP Nationals / APP, PPA Tournaments.

Never played before? Great! This is for you...Inviting all New 1.0 players to Intermediate 3.0 players only!

Tennis Players; give it a try and improve your net game, you'll be glad you did!

Once comfortable with your progress, I will offer, upon request, instruction / clinic resource options for advanced players 3.5 to Pro level in either Marco Island or Naples.

Drive, Drop/Dink, Lob, Spin, Poach, Stack?

Each with purpose...learn why, when, where...EASY PEASY!

Placement or Power?

Important approaches, there is a time and place for both...Want to learn more??

Stingray Defined

The Stingray is a cordial, shy, graceful creature ....Until......Well, if provoked,...Game On!!

Stingray is my given Court name from Tennis and now adopted by Pickleball. I've medaled, won and lost a fare amount of matches in the US & Canada...I offer to share my 8 years of Instruction Clinics, Recreation Play, Sanctioned Tournament, Golden Ticket Play, Nationals Play experiences and learnings of this fantastic sport.

If preparing for Tournaments / Qualifiers, I offer practice sessions to accommodate Singles or Doubles play.

I may ask for your Court name! Think about it...

For your reading pleasure...

thepickler.com * usapickleball.org

thedinkpickleball.com

NPR - Your Health (Extreme Heat/Humidity)

Murmurs from the Losers’ Bracket: What’s Your Pickleball Nickname?Have you ever considered giving yourself an on-court pickleball nickname? Learn the backstory of a few of the best nicknames in the sport, and have a laugh reading Murmurs from the Losers' Bracket's perspective on these pickleball nicknames.

My Play Area: Marco Island & Naples, FL
My fee is either: $35 per person or a food donation to "Our Daily Bread Food Pantry" Non-Profit that supports Marco Island and Naples. ourdailybreadfoodpantry.org
1 or 2 Hour Coaching/Play Sessions: Monday-Saturday: 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Information and Rules of this sport can be found at usapickleball.org

Ray Schaffer, Certified Coach

PPR, USAP Member &

Unofficial Ambassador at Large

ray@stingrayscourt.com

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