Meet Art Shenk
Art Shenk is a dedicated initiator and facilitator with 10 years of pickleball teaching and organizational experience including startup of the City of Gaithersburg and Rockville Maryland Park and Recreational pickleball programs and also with specialized expertise in development of pickleball wellness programs for senior living communities.
He is committed to the advancement of the fun, fitness and friendship of pickleball for all ages and at all levels of play from first timers to advanced players.
Testimonials About Art Shenk and Artful Pickleball
My 10 year old son Max has developed a strong passion for pickleball that stemmed from taking classes with Art.
Max was completely new to the sport, and Art’s patient, caring, and family-oriented approach enabled Max to learn alongside his friends and family in a low-pressure environment.
Max was always excited to join one of Art’s classes or private lessons and is keen to keep in touch with Art despite no more classes are available at his previous location at the TennisPlex..
Art’s rates were also fair and family friendly, that enabled us to engage in more classes and bond as a family while effectively learning the sport. Quynh Szuba
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Art slow-started a Pickleball program in 2020 to offer our residents another outdoor activity during the pandemic. Today the program is “booming”. Art Shenk, has made a wonderful contribution to growing the program tremendously. Art has a winning personality and he combines coaching skills with enjoyment and development. He keeps an eye on players so they are challenged while learning – his coaching skills are just what Pickleball needs.”
Gunilla Ekberg, Operations and Events Manager, Somerset House Management Association
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Art, Thank you again for helping us pull off another fun and successful pickleball event! Everyone had a great time! I think you ignited a pickleball fire in some of the beginners. Grateful for you and your support of our mission. God's blessings,
Kathy Hambrecht, House of Hope Maryland, Founder and Executive Director
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Art Shenk has been training our group for the past year. In addition to being a skilled coach, Art provides the perfect balance of work, versatility and fun with drills for skill development game strategies, and sports psychology. He is flexible and responsive to our differing abilities and invites and is always open to feedback.
Pamela Jill Parmer, Resident- Asbury Methodist Village - Senior Living Community
Asbury Pickleball Group with MD Senior Olympics Medal Winners Rose Veazey and Ron Stevenson, front and center and testimonial writer Pam Jill Palmer front right.
Artful Pickleball Academy Offerings
Clinics and Camps
- First Timers Session,
- Beginners Clinic
- Mini Camp
Call or text Art 301.956.3590 for sign up.
Private and Semi Private (Group) Lessons
If you want one-on-one individual attention, contact Art at 301.956.3590 to schedule. Private lessons are a great opportunity to hone your skills with direct instruction.
Additional Opportunities
- Family Pickleball
- Senior Wellness Programs
- Holiday Events (Picture from Saint Patrick's Day Tournament)
Contact Artful Pickleball Academy
Phone or text: 301-956-3590
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://sendfox.com/aeshenkpb