Pickleball University grants degrees

Dr. Fred Thompson and graduates of the April Skills Clinic

Dr. Fred Thompson and graduates of the April Skills Clinic

Dr. Ford Roberson and the May graduates of the Pickleball Academy

Dr. Ford Roberson and the May graduates of the Pickleball Academy

Dr. Tom Burke and graduates of the April Pickleball Academy

Dr. Tom Burke and graduates of the April Pickleball Academy

The Pickleball University at Robson Ranch recently completed three degree programs. The University is blessed to have some of the finest pickleball professors in the country. All professors have been granted the honorary doctorate in pickleball from the Robson Ranch Pickleball University. Dr. Fred Thompson was the professor for the April 7 Skills Clinic. The Skills Clinic provided advanced training in skills leading to a future masters degree in Pickleball. Dr. Tom Burke was the professor for the April 10 Pickleball Academy, and Dr. Ford Roberson was the professor for the May 8 Pickleball Academy. The Pickleball Academy is four classes that teach beginning players the basics of pickleball including rules, scoring, strokes and basic strategy. All graduates receive the Bachelor’s Degree in Pickleball and are prepared to begin playing the fun sport both indoors and outdoors. Any interested residents at Robson who would like to learn the game of pickleball, meet 300 new friends, laugh, attend exciting club events and get some exercise, go to the club website at www.rrdpc.com to register for the Pickleball Academy.