PB(973) ? Junior Development
Two Elite Programs.
One Incredible Facility.
Choose the right path for your young player ? from first-time fun to competitive excellence, we've partnered with the best junior coaches in North Jersey.
DINKIN DINOS
9U Pickleball Program ? PB(973)
Where Little Dinks Make
Big Dinosaurs Roar!
Dinkin Dinos is an age-appropriate introduction to pickleball for kids ages 5?9. We focus on fun, safety, and fundamentals ? learning how to hold the paddle, get into ready position, swing smoothly, and send the ball to simple targets on the court.
Ages 5?9
8-Week Sessions
Once Per Week
60 Minutes
Badge System
Ice Cream Party ??
$336
Per 8-Week Session
Sessions begin September 2026
Schedule to be provided
Schedule to be provided
Meet The Dino Coaches
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Rally Rex
Power & Confidence
Loves big serves and strong swings. Helps kids be brave with their shots.
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Steggi
Control & Focus
Teaches soft dinks, smart targets, and patient play at the kitchen.
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Tria
Teamwork & Kindness
The Teamwork Dino, makes sure everyone feels included and encouraged.
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Ptera
Movement & Hustle
Gets kids moving fast ? quickness, footwork, and court positioning.
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Coach Spike
Head Coach & Safety
Keeps every session safe, structured, and fun ? guiding kids and dinos alike.
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Pickles the Pup
Fun & Fair Play
Loves fair play, water breaks, and celebrating every good shot!
Progression System
Dino Levels & Stripes
Players start as a Hatchling White and work their way up through the ranks. Each 8-week session gives kids a chance to earn stripes, level up, and collect DINO BADGES. Every child receives a badge holder upon registration.
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Hatchling White
Beginner Level
First time on court, learning grip, ready position, backhand and a basic underhand serve.
Rally Rex Stripe ? Effort and bravery with serves and swings
Steggi Stripe ? Control and focus with dinks and placement
Ptera Stripe ? Hustling and always ready to move their feet
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Raptor Green
Rally & Movement Level
Starting to rally 3?5 balls, learning forehand/backhand and moving to the ball.
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Triceratops Blue
Control & Gameplay Level
Working on dinks at the kitchen, simple targets, and short games to 5.
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T-Rex Gold
Game-Ready All-Star Level
Can serve, return, rally, understand basic scoring, and play mini matches. Players who reach T-Rex Gold can be recognized as Dinkin Dinos All-Stars at an end-of-year celebration ? receiving a special medal or All-Star badge!
How It Works
What a Session Looks Like
Each 8-week session runs once per week for 60 minutes, and follows a consistent, kid-friendly structure so players know what to expect every week.
Short, High-Energy Games
Games that match children's attention spans ? lots of ball touches so every child feels successful quickly.
Weekly Sticker & Badge Rewards
Kids earn stickers by showing effort, kindness, and a specific skill each week ? stickers go in their Dino Passport.
Dino Storytelling & Characters
A friendly, supportive environment built around Dino characters and stories ? kids think they're playing with dinosaurs.
Week 8 Badge Ceremony
Players receive their Dino Level Badge and either level up (with new stripes) or advance to the next Dino Level.
Ice Cream Party!
Ice cream party at the end of each 8-week session ? every kid finishes a winner.
?? Schedule & Registration
Monday
5?6 PM
Thursday
5?6 PM
Saturday
1?2 PM
$336
Per 8-Week Session ? Sessions begin September 2026
?? 90 Bartley Flanders Rd, Flanders, NJ
?? 973-973-7297
Year-round program ? up to 5 sessions per year
Register or Ask About Dinkin Dinos ?
All questions welcome ? We respond quickly
Rewards System
Dino Badges & Rewards
Every child earns, collects, and displays their progress ? turning each session into an adventure.
Dino Passport
Every 8-week session includes a Dino Passport. Kids collect multiple badges on a lanyard and track their journey to Dino All-Star.
Weekly Stickers
Each week features a different Dino ? Rally Rex (Courage), Steggi (Great Teammate), Ptera (Fast Feet), Tria (Kindness) and more.
Session Badge Ceremony
In Week 8, players receive their Dino Level Badge ? either leveling up with new stripes or advancing to the next full Dino Level.
All-Star Recognition
Players who reach T-Rex Gold are recognized as Dinkin Dinos All-Stars at an end-of-year celebration with a special medal.
Collect & Level Up
Kids work toward becoming a Dinkin Dinos All-Star across multiple sessions ? earning stripes and leveling through Hatchling to T-Rex Gold.
Year-Round Adventure
With up to 5 sessions per year, families can choose multiple "Dino Adventures" ? keeping kids engaged season after season.
COMPETITIVEEDGE
Pickleball Academy ? PB(973)
Train. Compete.
Excel.
Competitive Edge is a performance-based junior training model designed to help young players from foundational skills through advanced competitive play. We cater to all levels ? from beginners to tournament competitors.
All Skill Levels
CE1 ? CE3 ? HP
PB(973) Coaching Staff
Tournament Prep
Decision Making
Character Development
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Levels
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Elite Facility
6
Courts
"We don't just develop technical skill ? we build confidence, decision-making, and a passion for excellence."
CE Philosophy ? PB(973)
Competitive Edge Progression
From Foundation to High Performance
Competitive Edge takes players through the game through sound instruction, strong habits, and a positive training environment. Every CE level establishes the foundation for long-term growth.
CE1
Development
Strong basics and clear direction. Instruction is placed on building technique through on-court movement, hand eye coordination and fundamentals. Emphasis is placed on teaching players to love the game through sportsmanship and good, regulated play.
Foundation ? Fundamentals ? Habits
CE2
Training Group
Training Group introduces players to more disciplined training habits through competitive match play. Emphasis is placed on building reliable patterns, stronger decisions, and confidence under variable play conditions while reinforcing consistency, focus, and excellence in all areas.
Consistency ? Decisions ? Patterns
CE3
Performance
For players ready to train and compete at a higher level. Players develop tactical awareness, strong mental composure, and advanced match execution. Training becomes more demanding with greater emphasis on decision making, intensity, and performance under pressure.
Tactics ? Intensity ? Mental Toughness
HP
High Performance
High Performance players competing at a higher standard ? those who have demonstrated intensity, accountability, and growth through previous CE levels. Involves tournament competition readiness, advanced strategy, and preparation for elite competitive environments.
Elite Competition ? Strategy ? Excellence
What Sets CE Apart
Pros Apart, Pros Ahead
At PB(973), our senior players are coached by a team of Competitive Edge professionals ? coaches with established competitive backgrounds and a commitment to excellence.
PB(973) Professional Coaching Team
Coaches with competitive backgrounds, a passion for development, and a unified coaching philosophy guiding every session.
High-Level Playing Experience
We focus on teaching, not just playing. Coaches are experienced in the technical, positional, and development driven aspects of the game.
Focus on the Complete Player
All CE levels follow a unified coaching philosophy that develops not only technical skill, but also confidence, decision making, character, and competitive play.
Welcoming Young Players
We welcome young players who want to develop their game, train hard, and compete. Come join the program built around excellence at PB(973).
?? Get Started with CE
Location
90 Bartley Flanders Rd, Flanders, NJ
Register & Info
973-973-7297
Facility
PB(973) ? 6 Championship Courts, premium surfaces
Levels Available
CE1 Development ? CE2 Training ? CE3 Performance ? HP
Who Can Join
All skill levels welcome ? from beginner to advanced tournament players
Junior Programs at PB(973)
The Right Program for Every Young Player
Both programs share the same premium courts, the same community ? and the same commitment to developing great players and great people.
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World-Class Junior Programs
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Championship Courts for Juniors
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Commitment to Coach-Led Safety
"Great junior programs don't rush rankings ? they build athletes who respect the game and each other." PB(973) Programming Values