About Artful Pickleball Academy

Art Shenk is a dedicated initiator and facilitator with 8 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.

Learn about what else Artful Pickleball Academy has to offer.

Testimonials About Art Shenk and Artful Pickleball Academy

We 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 at the Montgomery TennisPlex

A Plex Pickleball Program (PPP) 12 month annual subscription is available for players to make free private reservation using the online Court Reserve program. Subscribers also benefit from discounted fees for Artful Pickleball Academy offerings. Note: Players do not need to be subscribers to participate in Artful Pickleball Academy hosted activities.

For more information about subscribing at the Montgomery TennisPlex go to:

www.montgomerytennisplex.com/plex-pickleball-program

Artful Pickleball Academy Offerings

Clinics and Camps

• First Timers Session, $20 per Session, Time to be determined with participant(s)
• Beginners Clinic - Saturdays 9:00 - 10:15a ($10 per player per session)
• Mini Camp - Saturdays 10:30 - 11:45a ($10 per player per session) for advanced beginners and intermediate player paired on courts based on skill level.

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)

Pickleball Leagues and Tournaments

Will resume soon.

Contact Artful Pickleball Academy

Phone or text: 301-956-3590

Email: aeshenkpb@gmail.com

Website: https://sendfox.com/aeshenkpb