What Is Elite Pickleball Training?

Elite Pickleball Training is a high-performance program designed for advanced players (5.0 DUPR and up) who want to take their game to the professional level. Offered exclusively at Superior Physical Therapy in Mendota Heights, this program blends on-court training and sports-specific physical therapy to optimize agility, strength, balance, and injury resilience.

Each 90-minute session includes:

On-court footwork & agility drills to improve lateral movement and balance
Strength & plyometric training in the gym, targeting the muscles used most in pickleball
Injury prevention strategies grounded in clinical expertise

Who This Program Is For

  • Advanced pickleball players with 5.0 DUPR rating or higher
  • Aspiring professionals looking to improve explosiveness, agility, and endurance
  • Athletes serious about injury prevention and long-term performance

Maximize Your Performance with Mendota Heights Physical Therapy

As the only clinic in Minnesota offering this level of pickleball-specific physical therapy, we take a comprehensive, science-backed approach. Led by Keely Behning, a board-certified sports clinical specialist, this program is designed to push boundaries safely and effectively.

Elevate Your Pickleball Game with Elite Training

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Improve Agility & Court Movement

Master advanced footwork and lateral speed to gain an edge on the court.
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Boost Explosiveness & Reaction Time

Train the fast-twitch muscle groups needed for quick bursts and directional shifts.
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Prevent Injuries with Physical Therapy Expertise

Unlike generic strength programs, this training is rooted in physical therapy science—reducing risk while improving performance.

Athlete Testimonial

"Working with Keely has made me quicker, more explosive, and efficient with the way I move on the court."

“Before Keely, I was just doing general gym workouts. But pickleball requires totally different movement patterns. Her program showed me what muscles I really need to train — like glutes and hamstrings — and how to train them.”

“I don’t have to think. I show up, Keely has the workout designed for me. It’s focused, intentional, and tailored to my goals of reaching the top 5 in the world.”

Mota Alhouni, PPA Tour Pro

Superior Physical Therapy

1415 Mendota Heights Rd, 100
Mendota Heights, MN
55120

651-212-5223

keely@superiorptmn.com

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