Returning schools
6free shirts
Coach must have a shirt; the rest for new players.
Advisors & Coaches
Coach Hub
Team shirts and the links you need to start, organize, and support a High School pickleball team.
Season 3
Coach workspace
Head Coach requirements and Coach Resources now live at coaches.uhspa.org.
What is involved?
Are you interested in being a coach?
Part 1
On the Court
- Hold tryouts
- Run practices focused on drills, conditioning and strategy
- Organize match lineups
- Be available in the afternoons a couple of times a week for practices and meets
Part 2
Team Operations
- Manage team operations including registration, collection of funds and ordering of uniforms
- Handle school administration
- Follow rules and ensure compliance
Part 3
Relationships
- Mentor youth
- Facilitate communication between UHSPA and parents/students
Why coach
Perks of being a High School Coach
Season stipend
$1,000
Varsity / season
$500
JV / season
Build character, good sportsmanship and discipline in youth
Get to help students grow and succeed in something they love
Build lasting relationships
Be a positive role model
Community respect
Personal growth and leadership skills
Resources
Coach Essentials
Bookmark these pages as you build your roster and prepare for the season.
- Coach PacketSeason 3 requirements, deadlines, and coach checklist.Open
- Start a ClubGuidance for schools launching a pickleball club.Open
- Coach GuideExtra help for coaches and advisors getting started.Open
- Season FormatMeet structure, scoring, and how the season runs.Open
- Register Your TeamFee, timeline, and the steps after you sign up.Open
Need help? Email info@uhspa.org
Team registration · $2,000
What does the Registration Fee Cover?
Everything included when you register a High School team for the UHSPA season.
- Administration costs to run the UHSPA program including staff, coaches, and referees
- Team uniforms for players and coach in school colors with High School name and logo
- Weekly practice time at a local indoor facility for the duration of the season
- Seven weekly meets
- Regional championship and a State team championship for those who qualify
- Five Individual State Championships
- Trophies and medals at State Championships
- 50 LT Pro 48 balls (schools will be responsible for taking balls to the meets)
- 5 new paddles to each returning High School
- 20 new paddles to each new High School
- 1 portable net to each new High School
- Pickleball court line painting at your High School (outdoor or indoor)
Full payment is due by Sep 30. See the Registration FAQ for pricing, fundraising, and scholarships.
Apparel Partner
Team Shirt Orders
UHSPA team shirts are provided through Dink Dink Smash. Order from the UHSPA collection on their shop—find your school and place your order there. Know the sizes you need in both male and female styles before you order. Returning schools must order the exact same color.
New schools
9free shirts
8 for players, 1 for coach/advisor.
Anyone may order more for an additional charge.
Contact Marlo Dwelle at dinkdinksmash@outlook.com for additional shirts or new-school logo setup. New schools should also email her the school logo.
If you register between Sep 16–Oct 1, we cannot guarantee shirts for the first meet.
Official partner
Shop the UHSPA collection at Dink Dink Smash—our official team shirt partner.