The Pickleball Academy

Welcome to The Pickleball Academy in Marriott-Slaterville

The Pickleball Academy is the kind of place you walk into and immediately feel at home, whether you’re picking up a paddle for the first time or chasing your next tournament win. Tucked just off the main corridor in Marriott-Slaterville, this dedicated pickleball facility has quietly become one of Weber County’s favorite spots to play, learn, and connect over the fastest-growing sport in the country. The energy is friendly, the courts are first-rate, and the focus is entirely on the game.

Four Dedicated Courts Built for Real Play

What makes The Pickleball Academy stand out from the start is that pickleball is the whole point. There are no shared gym lines, no taped-down nets, no waiting for a tennis court to open up. The facility offers two indoor courts and two outdoor championship-sized courts, all fully dedicated with permanent lines and proper nets. The indoor courts are temperature-controlled year-round, which means snowy mornings in January and 95-degree afternoons in July are never a reason to skip a session. The outdoor courts catch early evening shade, making summer play surprisingly pleasant once the Wasatch heat starts to ease off.

Court reservations are straightforward through the online system, and players can book without waiting in line or hoping a court opens up. For a small facility, the setup feels remarkably professional.

Lessons, Clinics, and Coaching from Brian Lee

The Academy is owned and run by Brian Lee, who also serves as the head coach. Brian handles private lessons, group clinics, and the general day-to-day of the facility, which gives the place a personal feel you don’t get at bigger commercial clubs. Players appreciate that the person teaching the clinic is also the person who built the business, and it shows in how the lessons are structured. Beginners get patient fundamentals, intermediate players get targeted drills to break bad habits, and advanced players get strategy work that translates directly to league and tournament play.

Public clinics run regularly, and private lessons can be booked for individuals or small groups. The Academy serves players at every level, from people who have never held a paddle to seasoned competitors looking to sharpen specific parts of their game.

Flexible Membership and Genuinely Affordable Play

The pricing structure is one of the friendliest in the region, which is part of why the Academy has built such a steady following. There’s no required membership to play, and court costs start as low as $3 per player per hour. For casual players, the free account tier gives access to leagues, clinics, and tournaments with pay-as-you-play court fees of $4.25 per hour indoors and $2.00 per hour outdoors. The Premium membership runs $49 per year and drops indoor rates to $3 per hour while making outdoor play free, with the ability to book up to 30 days out. There’s also a Mid-Day Play option for $30 per month or $300 per year that unlocks unlimited weekday play between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., which has become popular with retirees, shift workers, and remote employees.

It’s a refreshingly simple structure for a sport that, in a lot of places, has gotten expensive fast.

Leagues, Open Play, and Selkirk Demo Equipment

Beyond reservations and lessons, the Academy hosts ongoing leagues, open play sessions, round robins, and occasional tournaments. The leagues are a great entry point for newer players who want consistent matches without having to round up four friends every week. Open play sessions tend to attract a friendly mix of skill levels, and the rotation format makes it easy to meet other players from across Weber County.

The Academy is also an authorized Selkirk dealer, so players can demo and buy paddles, balls, and gear. Brian’s familiarity with the Selkirk lineup means recommendations actually fit the player’s grip, skill level, and playing style, which is the kind of guidance you just don’t get from a checkout cart.

A Welcoming Spot for Every Kind of Player

What ultimately makes The Pickleball Academy work is the atmosphere. Players describe it as encouraging, low-pressure, and genuinely fun, with regulars who go out of their way to welcome new faces. The facility is wheelchair accessible, family-friendly, and easy to navigate. Whether you’re a first-timer nervous about getting on a court or a 4.5 player looking for steady competition, the Academy has built a space where you can show up and play without feeling out of place.

Visit The Pickleball Academy

If you’re looking for indoor or outdoor pickleball in Weber County, The Pickleball Academy in Marriott-Slaterville is one of the easiest spots in the area to reach. Players come from all over the region, including Ogden, North Ogden, Pleasant View, Harrisville, Farr West, Plain City, West Haven, Roy, and Riverdale, drawn by the dedicated courts, the year-round indoor play, and the welcoming community Brian has built. Whether you’re booking a court for a quick game, signing up for a clinic, or stopping in to pick up a new Selkirk paddle, you’ll find a facility that takes the sport seriously without ever taking itself too seriously. Stop by, reserve a court, and see why so many Weber County players have made it their home court.