Pickleball
Want to be a part of the fastest growing sport in the country? Come play pickleball!
Visit DCTC pickleball on social media:
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/dctc_pickleball?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/720772799540482/?ref=share&mibextid=zoDNOU
DCTC Pickler Facts:
With the popularity of pickleball increasing dramatically here at DCTC, we are excited to be able to welcome Ken Kuperstein (kenrkuperstein@gmail.com) as our pickleball director. Ken facilitates daily court flow, manage round robin play, provide private and group lessons, and more.
DCTC has six beautiful, dedicated courts right here in south Palm Desert offering daily social and organized play throughout the week. Since Pickleball combines elements of tennis, ping pong and volleyball the learning curve is extremely fast, with fun being a must!
DCTC caters to all levels starting from the non-athlete who has never picked up a paddle to the player prepping for Nationals. Players here at DCTC have the option of playing in an in-house league and/or competing in the local Desert Pickleball League. DCTC fielded a Men’s Elite team, a Men’s Premier team and a Women’s Premier team. The Men’s Elite and the Women’s Premier teams have medaled in multiple seasons!
With pickleball being so social, DCTC sponsors many fun events throughout the season. It starts with the DCTC opening party partnering with the tennis and social committees, continues with social play, round robins, drill clinics and men's/women's in-house league to name a few.
Fun Pickler Facts:
Pickleball was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, by Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum as a backyard game for their families. It is now the official state sport.
Pickleball has experienced a 385% growth since 2010 with more than 25 million players in the United States alone. Approximately 1110 pickleball courts are added each month in the U.S. and many in Canada too.
Because pickleball is easy to learn and play, you will find families and groups grabbing a court and playing most afternoons too.
Pickleball pro
DCTC Professional
Deep Canyon Tennis Club is excited to welcome Ken Kuperstein as our new Pickleball Director! Born in New York City, Ken moved to Arizona on a full tennis scholarship, where he continued to pursue his passion for the sport. A former ATP touring professional, Ken achieved a world ranking in the top 400 in both singles and doubles. He was also recognized as the No. 1 ranked teaching professional in the United States in 1998 and 2000. Ken is RSPA certified and brings over 19 years of coaching, teaching, and playing experience. His extensive background, enthusiasm, and passion for the game make him a wonderful addition to the DCTC community. Ken is the proud father of three children. His wife, Angela, is a fifth-grade teacher at Washington Charter School. Ken looks forward to meeting members, sharing his knowledge, and creating a fun, welcoming, and exciting pickleball experience for players of all levels. Please join us in welcoming Ken to the DCTC pickleball community! Contact Ken: kenrkuperstein@gmail.com