Dave Parker The October Pickleball Academy was held under the professorship of Fred Thompson. Fred is the Director of Player Development for the Robson Ranch Pickleball Club and one of the top players and instructors in the United States. Assisting Fred were Irene and Bob Romagosa. You could not find a better teaching combination anywhere!…
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Sports, October 2016
September Pickleball Academy graduates
Susan Parker The September Pickleball Academy was again pleased to have Fred Thompson as instructor. Fred is a nationally certified pickleball instructor and also a top player in the country. Assisting Fred were his wife Char Thompson and Jim and Cassie Richardson. The Academy could not have a more powerhouse teaching staff. The Academy has…
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Robson Ranch Denton Pickleball Club hosts first Grandkids Pickleball Camp
Shirley Waterhouse, Camp Coordinator August 8-12, 2016 was an historic week for Robson Ranch Denton Pickleball Club. As the second largest Pickleball Club in Texas, two of our courts were host to the first annual Grandkids Pickleball Camp in North Texas. This unique event will be featured on the Junior USAPA website that is being…
Sports, September 2016
August graduates of the Pickleball Academy
Susan Parker The Robson Ranch Pickleball Club had another full house for the August Academy. Leading the instruction was professor Fred Thompson. Fred is one of the top players in the country and certified as a national pickleball instructor. Assisting Fred was his better half, Char Thompson. Char is also a top player in the…
Sports, September 2016
Pickleball skills training
Susan Parker Fred Thompson, the Director of Player Development for the Robson Ranch Pickleball Club, recently conducted a referee training class. The class will provide future referees for club, regional and national tournaments to be held at Robson Ranch. The turnout of interested club members stepping forward was great. A big thank you goes out…
Front Page, September 2016
Robson Ranch Denton Pickleball Club hosts first grandkids Pickleball Camp
Shirley Waterhouse, Camp Coordinator August 8-12, 2016 was an historic week for Robson Ranch Denton PIckleball Club. As the second largest Pickleball Club in Texas, two of our courts were host to the first annual Grandkids Pickleball Camp in North Texas. This unique event will be featured on the Junior USAPA website that is being…
Sports, August 2016
July Pickleball Academy
Susan Parker July was another record enrollment at the Pickleball Academy. Summer usually has slightly less interest as many residents are traveling and have busy schedules. Not at the Robson Ranch Pickleball Club! The Pickleball Club is over 300 members and growing fast. This Academy was fortunate to have Ford Roberson as lead professor. Not…
Sports, August 2016
IPTPA names Roberson Texas Regional Director
Recently Ford Roberson of Robson Ranch was named a Regional Director for the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association. Better known as IPTPA, the association has offices in a Chicago suburb. The organization was formed at USAPA Nationals in November of 2015 and currently has sites in 11 states. Texas was the tenth state site to…
Sports, July 2016
Pickleball in Argyle Schools
Ellen M. Gilgore For the 6th year, members of the Robson Ranch Pickleball Club were invited to teach the sport of pickleball to the students at Argyle Intermediate School. This consisted of meeting all physical education classes for two days, and then seven weeks of the after school club where approximately 50 students participated. Over…
Sports, July 2016
Pickleball Club holds annual awards banquet
Susan Parker On May 9, 2016 the Pickleball Club held its recognition and awards banquet. Over 170 players and guests enjoyed the meal of chicken Parmesan, Caesar salad and cupcakes. The past and current board and committee members were recognized for their service to the club. However, the greatest recognition went to Eldon Reynolds for…