Peak Academy
Structured classes, private lessons, group training, and junior programs — for every level.
View & Register on CourtReservePeak Academy instructors bring professional credentials and real-world playing experience to every session.
Lead Coach • DUPR 6.0+
Eric brings 15 years of racket sport coaching to Peak. He has been ranked as high as 16th in singles in the world in PPA rankings, and top 40 in both mixed and men’s doubles. He currently holds the 4th highest DUPR rating in Asia.
Eric runs multiple clinics and lessons at Peak, ranging from cardio pickleball to 3-and-me and coached gameplay, translating his experience at the highest level into technique, strategy, and decision-making gains for amateur players.
Eric has also served as an SEC championship coach for the University of Georgia women’s tennis team and the Swarthmore College men’s tennis team.
Pickleball Coach • IPTPA Level 1 & 2 • CRS-4 • USAP Level 1 Referee
Julie coaches with patience and positivity, helping players find their strengths and turn them into on-court superpowers. She’s a lifelong student of the game. She earned her first certification from PPR within months of picking up a paddle, then completed her IPTPA Level 1 and Level 2 Professional Coaching Certifications and the IPTPA Certified Rating Specialist-4. She’s also a USAP Level 1 Referee working toward Level 2, and she trains with local coaches and studies online every week to keep sharpening her craft.
Coach & Community Lead • PPA Top 10 Pro • DUPR 5.6+
Liz is Peak’s go-to coach for players of every level, and especially for those ready to take their game to the next level. She specializes in 1-on-1 private lessons and also leads introductory clinics and “play with the pro” gameplay sessions, always with an emphasis on fun-first fundamentals and building confidence on the court.
Competitive Player & Coach • DUPR 5.0+
Elisha found pickleball in March 2022 and quickly turned a new passion into a competitive career. He plays at the 5.0+ level with a growing list of tournament results, including first-place finishes in both men’s singles and men’s doubles at the 5.0+ Azalea Classic in March 2026, and a quarterfinal run at the Mid-Atlantic Brick Wall tournament, where he beat two 5.5+ teams in the round of 32 and round of 16. Born and raised in Limington, Maine, Elisha played six years of travel baseball before moving to North Carolina in 2025 to pursue pickleball as both a player and a coach.
Coach • 20+ Years Experience
Chris brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to Peak, along with a competitive résumé as a former top-20 senior pro on the APP national circuit and a spot on two MLP-style senior pro teams. Before pickleball, he served as an assistant women’s tennis coach at the University of South Carolina.
Coach & Events Coordinator • Co-Owner, LFG Tourneys • DUPR 5.9+
Alex handles group training, corporate events, and specialty clinics. His patient teaching style and tournament-management experience make him the backbone of Peak’s event-day operations and private lesson roster. He is also co-owner of LFG Tourneys.
Performance Coach • CSCS • DUPR 5.0+
Ryan bridges the gap between athletic training and on-court performance. With a strength-and-conditioning background, he coaches movement efficiency, injury prevention, and the physical edge competitive players need.
Beginner to advanced structured classes, plus 8 specialty clinic formats for targeted skill development.
One-on-one and small group lessons with customized focus, flexible scheduling, and YOU PICK options.
Corporate teams, schools, and social groups — we provide courts, instructors, and a complete game plan.
Clinics, camps, academy training, and competitive leagues for players ages 8–18.
Also at Peak Time
Progressive skill development from first paddle to tournament play.
Clinics
$30
per session • 60–90 min
Drop-in group classes organized by level. 4:1 student-to-coach ratio. Multi-class packs available at a discount.
Private Lessons
$75+
per hour • 1-on-1 or small group
Customized instruction with video review. “YOU PICK” format lets you choose your focus area each session.
Beginner Clinic
Rules, grip, serve, rally basics
Intermediate Clinic
Third-shot drops, dinking patterns, transition
Advanced Clinic
Speed-ups, counter-attacks, advanced strategy
Competitive Drilling
Point-play scenarios, tournament simulation
Dink & Strategy
Soft-game mastery, kitchen-line tactics
Serve & Return
Placement, spin variations, return depth
Doubles Strategy
Stacking, poaching, partner communication
Singles Clinic
Court coverage, shot selection, conditioning
Women’s Clinic
Supportive environment, all levels
Junior Academy
Ages 8–18, competitive development track
Charlotte’s most structured path from first paddle to tournament podium.
Certified Pros
PPR / IPTPA / PTR certified instructors with competitive playing backgrounds.
Progressive Curriculum
Clear level-based progression so you always know what to work on next.
Small Class Sizes
Maximum 4:1 student-to-coach ratio in every clinic format.
Indoor Courts
Climate-controlled facility — train year-round regardless of weather.
Video Analysis
Private lessons include recorded play review and personalized feedback.
All Ages & Levels
Junior programs through senior leagues — beginners to 5.0+ players.
Whether you picked up a paddle yesterday or you’re chasing a medal, Peak Academy meets you where you are and takes you further.
View clinic and lesson schedules on CourtReserve.