Tag: Pickleball

October Pickleball Academy

Members of the The October Pickleball Academy

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!…

September Pickleball Academy graduates

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…

August graduates of the Pickleball Academy

Members of the August Robson Ranch Pickleball Club 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…

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…

July Pickleball Academy

The 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…

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…

Pickleball in Argyle Schools

Argyle Intermediate School 5th grade pickleball tournament players

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…

Pickleball Club holds annual awards banquet

First place winners

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…