Steve Teaches at Hollyburn Country Club

The following article was published on the Chartwell Group’s blog by David J. Snell.

Steve Deakin, who is not only Canada’s #1 ranked Doubles player, but is ranked an impressive #5 worldwide, recently conducted Pickleball clinics at Hollyburn Country Club in West Vancouver, BC. Steve is also a native of BC, demonstrating how the clean air and mountain life contributes to the outstanding level of play of all our enthusiastic Pickleball players here – after Steve’s clinics!

Jeff Boag, our Hollyburn Pickleball Pro, was kind enough to arrange Steve’s clinics and – oh boy – were they an eye opener. For those of us who have been playing over the last 18 months after falling in love with this sport, and thought that we were pretty good, we soon found out that we had a LOT to learn. Not only is Steve a very good teacher, he is an enthusiastic ambassador of the sport, and also a really nice guy – he’s Canadian, so what would you expect? Now, it’s a question of putting those new skills that Steve gave us to work and creating brand new muscle memory!

As overviewed on his web site, Steve comes from a pro tennis background, which gives viewers the beauty of all his technical prowess at the same time as giving us confidence in his ability to close on the big points. As Steve admits himself, playing a game with a hamburger garnish in its name did not excite him much, but when he first played Steve was immediately taken with this sport.

Initially, pickleball appeared to be geared towards older players with its small court, light paddle, and social atmosphere. But, the last few years have brought us an entirely new level of competitive players to admire. Hollyburn will be nearing 1,000 avid players in 2022 we believe, and probably more as we watch players of all ages and competence join in!

So, as the word spreads, the age gap narrows and we’re watching this incredible Pickleball force unfold before us as younger stars are born. One of those Canadian Stars is Steve Deakin.

SDP Joins Forces with Picklebox

I am pleased to announced today that Steve Deakin Pickleball and Picklebox have joined forces.

This new, well-lit, heated indoor facility with state of the art flooring in Surrey, BC, offers 6 courts with a very liberal drop-in schedule.

Come play with who you want, when you want, in warmth and comfort.

Watch for upcoming clinics and, if more private instruction is what you are after, I will be offering a variety of services from private/semi-private lessons, live gameplay analysis, and skill development for groups of 4, play with a pro, and much more.

Who knows, you may even be treated to some very special guest pro appearances and other fun social activities. Stay tuned for those.

Go to www.picklebox.ca to book your drop-in play and to www.stevedeakinpickleball.com to check out the variety of services I will be offering out of this amazing location. If you are from Vancouver and surrounding areas, or planning to visit, come see where I hang my hat. I would love to get a hit in with you. Paddle up and have fun.

APP Academy Dinking Drills Demonstration 

Join the APP Academy and host Coach Dominic Catalano as he is joined by Head pro Steve Deakin!

They will be talking about kitchen movement with drills and games to help improve your skills in the non-volley zone. A critical set of skills for all levels! Don’t miss it!

First Dates with Lauren Interview Part Two

First Dates with Lauren is all about getting to know someone, just not romantically! On this week’s super sized two part premiere Lauren goes on a first date with Head Pickleball pro and the #1 Canadian player Steve Deakin.

You will hear about Deakin’s childhood and upbringing in Canada, as well as his blossoming pro tennis career that was cut short.

For the first time ever, Deakin speaks publicly about struggles he had surrounding most of his adulthood and hopes having this conversation will help others.

First Dates with Lauren Interview Part One

First Dates with Lauren is all about getting to know someone, just not romantically! On this week’s super sized two part premiere Lauren goes on a first date with Head Pickleball pro and the #1 Canadian player Steve Deakin.

You will hear about Deakin’s childhood and upbringing in Canada, as well as his blossoming pro tennis career that was cut short.

For the first time ever, Deakin speaks publicly about struggles he had surrounding most of his adulthood and hopes having this conversation will help others.