Reviews

“Laura - Thank you for the tip sheet, it already has come in handy.

First, I have regrets that I could not attend the third and final day. Since I still work, I knew registering for the clinic was a gamble, but being able to attend the first two days still made it totally worth it. I hope I gave enough notice that you could find another person to get an even number of players.

I am impressed how well you know the game and how easily and willingly you transfer your knowledge to your students. I picked up quite a few tips that will improve my game. Things like being on balance, keep the other team off balance, how important it is to strike the ball while balanced. Another thing that I had been missing that I finally got while attending your clinic was the importance of opening or closing the paddle face in certain situations.

I had shared and recommended your camp to others in my group. Now that I have actually had the privilege of attending one, I can speak from experience and would recommend from experience others take your clinic.

Thank you. And thank Connor. The two of you make an awesome coaching pair.”

“I finally feel like I have a clear head after the clinic. I wish all my weeks consisted of pickleball drills and lessons. The clinic was absolutely amazing. You attention to detail is exactly what I hoped for. You were able to provide feedback at each of our levels. I left the clinic with some serious growth, and several people commented on my skills just hours after leaving camp. Each day I try to focus on one to two skills that you taught me.

5 stars for this clinic and you. I would do it again if you find your way back to KC! ”

“Thank you so much for your EXCELLENT camp.
You are so knowledgeable about pickleball that it was great to have you teaching us. ”

“Laura Fenton came as a visiting pro here in Steamboat Springs for a number of clinics held at the Steamboat Springs Tennis & Pickleball Center. I was one of the 8 lucky students who was able to secure a spot in one of the clinics. As a lifelong tennis player and now, enthusiastic pickleball player, I was, frankly, hoping to just walk away from the clinic with one new idea or skill to try. After a brisk, instruction-packed two hours, I came away with several key things to practice, improve upon and hopefully master. Laura’s instruction was fun and fast-paced, and she is a delight to have come instruct to any size group of any variety of skills. Highly recommend!”
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“Just had a wonderful experience in a teaching clinic from Laura Fenton Kovanda. She is spot-on with suggestions to improve your game and her techniques to help you win at the baseline and at the kitchen line are logical. Skills and strategy to play a better game of Pickleball are what she teaches and instructs, and it makes sense!
This clinic with Laura was a wonderful experience, she is an expert instructor with a proven career to back it all up. I will take every and any opportunity to join another clinic of hers. ”

Hope to catch up with you in Arizona 👍🏻”

“I attended a two hour pickleball camp featuring Laura in Steamboat Springs, CO and found it to be a great investment if you’re looking to up your game. The camp was was informative, focused and action packed. Laura covered several things I had never been told or experienced at other camps or lessons.
It was the best 2 hours I’ve spent on a pickleball court. ”

““Laura’s clinics were the stepping stones in our games going to the next level, and my wife is now winning tournaments! I was a football player and originally wasn’t about to be told anything from a girl. Boy, was I wrong! Her clinics are great! She’s incredibly knowledgeable, and I would recommend everyone to take her clinics. We miss her horribly!””

““She’s the most ‘amazing’ teacher ever! I was a former tennis player & she helped correct my bad habits in pickleball in one day! Great people-person & super organized! Two thumbs up!””

“I have taken many clinics, several by various pros, and I have to say Laura’s clinic went above and beyond my expectations. When I initially read the list of Laura’s credentials, I thought “wow, this should be awesome.” The clinic went above awesome. Laura has a unique teaching style and everyone of us walked away wanting more. The clinic was informative, challenging, encouraging & fun. Laura definitely lives up to her credentials. You will walk away with an improvement in your pickleball game after only four hours with Laura.”

“A big than you for the two day session! I participated in many sessions before and this is the first time the drills were different. I learned where to place myself on the court depending on the play. I also learned how to move on the court depending on the plays. This will definitely help me to progress forward. Your explanations were clear and the questions were answered clearly as well. Since then, I have been practicing what I learned with other participants and other players and I will continue to do so.
Thank you very much!”

“My husband and I attended a two-day clinic for 3.5 and 4.0 pickleball players instructed by Laura Fenton Kovanda. Ms. Kovanda has exceptional credentials, experience, and knowledge to impart on her students. She easily imparts her knowledge in sports from her experience in Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, and Sport Psychology to the student. As an example, she spoke about the importance of playing the angles and body positioning. She also talked about tightness in certain muscles, how it relates to the rest of your body and stretching exercises to help alleviate the muscle tightness. Her easygoing style of teaching makes the student feel they are getting the best from her. Her passionate attitude and enthusiasm about the sport of pickleball is very evident while she demonstrates each drill and speaks to each student. She wants you to be a better player. I would recommend to anyone who wants to be a better pickleball player whether it is a recreational player to a tournament player to attend Ms. Kovanda’s clinic.
Thanks for a great experience!”

“I was very fortunate to be able to attend a 2 day Seminar with Laura Fenton Kovanda last week! What an absolutely fabulous experience! Having been at this sport 3 years with training from many professionals, I have to say that Laura’s training was the best I have ever had. In just 4 hours, I know that my game has improved a bit, but most importantly I know what to work on to make it better! Laura’s got the perfect personality for teaching and has the best professional pickleball skills to boot, with credentials to back it up! Laura’s seminar was fun, very challenging and she made everyone feel comfortable! I feel very lucky that Laura resides in Arizona and close enough for me to continue training with her.”