Let's SERVE Initiative: DPI Pickleball Education & Training Program
Delta Pickleball Hits the Courts with "Let’s SERVE" Initiative
Pickleball is growing faster than ever in the Mississippi Delta! Delta Pickleball, Inc. (DPI), a local 501c3 nonprofit, is proud to announce the successful completion of Phase I of the "Let’s SERVE Initiative." Thanks to a generous 2025 grant from the Bolivar Medical Center Foundation (BMCF), ten local players have officially become Level I Certified Pickleball Coaches through Pickleball Coaching International (PCI). These dedicated individuals from Cleveland, Greenville, and Indianola are now ready to lead the charge in Phase II!
Ready to Play? Phase II Is Here!
Starting April 1, 2026, registration opens for the DPI Pickleball Education & Training Program. Whether you’re a total beginner or an advanced player looking to sharpen your strategy, this is your chance to learn from the best.
Program Highlights:
Comprehensive Training: Four 1-hour sessions with a certified coach.
All Ages Welcome: Dedicated spots for youth (ages 10–17) and adults (18+).
Total Wellness: Each session includes health tips, snacks, and water to keep you moving.
The Gear: Participants who complete all four sessions will receive a DPI t-shirt and a pickleball bag with two paddles and balls to keep the game going!
Meet Our New Level I Certified Coaches
Congratulations to our local leaders who are ready to grow the game:
Cleveland: Owen Kittle, Abby Havard, Casey Charles, Shelby Polk, Kel Lange, Ambrose Webster*, and Daniel Webster* Greenville: Kari Wicker Indianola: Paula Simmons and Brenda Lott *Also PPR Certified
Registration Details
Where: Cleveland, Greenville, and Indianola.
When: Sessions run April through July 2026.
How: Visit our Let’s Serve registration page to secure your spot.
Space is limited to 200 participants total, so be sure to register early and join us in growing the sport across the Delta!