Facility included
$60per hour
Mark books an indoor court — a community center or facility — so you can play in any season. The court rental is built into the rate.
- Court rental covered
- Indoor, year-round
- Wellness + exercise included
Coach Mark Boehm
IFP certified instructor · Des Moines, Iowa
Helping players of all ages discover their pickleball potential.
IFP-certified pickleball instruction with Coach Mark Boehm — helping youth, adults, and families learn the game, build confidence, and enjoy their pickleball journey.
- CredentialIFP certified
- ExperienceCoaching since 2022
- PlayersYouth + adults
- LocationDes Moines, Iowa
Quick credibility
Experience that keeps growing.
Playing since 2021, coaching since 2022 — and a growing role in youth pickleball and the Des Moines pickleball community.
IFP certified pickleball instructor.
- 2021Started playing
- 2022IFP certification + coaching
- 2023Joined DMMPC board
- TodayYouth + adult coaching · community growth
About Mark
More than a coach — a pickleball advocate.
Mark started playing pickleball in 2021 and quickly developed a passion for the sport. After obtaining his IFP instructor certification in 2022, he began coaching and became increasingly involved in helping people of different ages learn and enjoy pickleball.
In 2023, Mark joined the Des Moines Metro Pickleball Club board and expanded his involvement into youth development, clinics, camps, tournaments, scholarship initiatives, and broader efforts to grow the sport in Iowa.
Who he coaches: youth players, adults, couples, families and groups — from complete beginners to developing players.
Helping people of every age enjoy the game.
What Mark's coaching is about
Coach Mark Boehm
Mark Boehm
Pickleball coach · Des Moines, Iowa
- Playing since
- 2021
- Coaching since
- 2022
- Certification
- IFP instructor
- Community
- DMMPC board · 2023
Coaching programs
Coaching for every age and stage.
Four ways to work with Coach Mark. Every session starts from where the player is now — whether that's a first paddle or a developing game.
01Youth Pickleball
A positive first step into the game.
Coaching for young players that builds fundamentals, confidence and a love of the game — at a pace that fits each player.
- Fundamentals
- Paddle control
- Footwork
- Confidence
- Game play
02Adult Coaching
Learn the game — or keep developing it.
For adults who are brand new to pickleball or building on some experience — personalized coaching around what you want to work on.
- Getting started
- Technique
- Consistency
- Shot selection
- Court awareness
03Couples / Group Coaching
Learn together, play together.
Coaching for couples, families, friends and small groups — a fun way to learn the game side by side and play better as partners.
- Doubles basics
- Partner positioning
- Communication
- Rally skills
- Game play
04Youth Clinics + Camps
Where young players get started.
Mark's youth involvement includes school clinics, VCC summer camps, youth tournaments, skills contests and a Friday homeschool program.
- School clinics
- VCC summer camps
- Youth tournaments
- Skills contests
- Homeschool program
Fitness & wellness
Exercise built into every session.
Pickleball is one of the most enjoyable ways to stay fit — aerobic exercise, social connection and stress relief, all in one game. That's why Coach Mark builds fitness and wellness into every session.
All-inclusivePart of every pickleball session
Exercise first
Sessions open with warm-ups and stretching that get the body loose, moving and ready to play.
Into the drills
Then it's onto the court for pickleball drills — footwork, paddle control and consistency.
Learn the game
Players keep learning more about pickleball and put it all together in play.
Just want one or the other? Exercise-only or pickleball-only sessions are available too — just ask.
Why pickleball is good for you
A game for every body, at every age.
Aerobic exercise
Move around the court at whatever intensity suits you.
Easier on the joints
Gentler than tennis, while still improving balance, coordination and agility.
Heart health
Regular play keeps the heart stronger and healthier.
Weight management
A game burns roughly 350–475 calories — right alongside tennis.
Stronger bones
Active play helps keep bones strong — important for adults over 50, who face a higher risk of osteoporosis.
Flexibility + strength
Whole-body movement keeps joints flexible and muscles strong.
Blood sugar
Regular exercise helps the body use insulin, which can help prevent and manage diabetes.
Mental health
It's fun and social — a great way to relieve stress and clear your mind.
Having a form of exercise you find entertaining is key to making it a regular part of your schedule. Join me as an individual or bring some friends for a group session!
General health information, not medical advice — check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.
Youth pickleball
Building the next generation of pickleball players.
Coach Mark has worked with young players through clinics, camps, tournaments, skills contests, and homeschool programs — helping youth build fundamentals, confidence, and a positive connection to the game.
The youth pathway
- StartFirst paddlePicking up a paddle — often for the very first time.
- LearnSkillsFundamentals that make the game click.
- BuildConfidenceBelief that grows with every rally.
- PlayGame playPutting it all together in real games.
- GrowCommunityA lasting connection to the game — and its people.
Where Mark works with young players
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School clinics
Bringing the game into schools.
Through school clinics, Mark introduces students to pickleball — the basics of the game in a fun, encouraging setting, often with a paddle in hand for the first time.
VCC summer camps
Summer skills, summer fun.
Mark works with young players at VCC summer camps, where kids build skills, try new things and enjoy the game with other players their age.
Youth tournaments
Real games, real growth.
Youth tournaments give young players the chance to put what they've learned into real game play — and to experience the competitive side of the sport.
Skills contests
Practice that feels like a game.
Youth skills contests turn fundamentals into friendly challenges — a fun way for players to test themselves and see their progress.
Friday homeschool program
A regular place to learn and play.
Mark coaches a Friday youth program for homeschoolers — helping them build fundamentals and confidence while enjoying the game together.
Youth Pickleball Scholarship Program
Opening the door to the game.
Mark initiated the Youth Pickleball Scholarship Program through the Des Moines Metro Pickleball Club (DMMPC), supporting young players' involvement in the sport.
On the pathwayFirst paddle · Skills
Community impact
Growing pickleball beyond the court.
Mark's involvement reaches well past individual lessons — into youth programs, scholarships, schools and the Des Moines pickleball community.
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IFP certified · coaching since 2022
It starts on the court.
Since earning his IFP instructor certification in 2022, Mark has coached youth, adults, couples and groups — the foundation for everything else he does in the sport.
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Clinics · camps · tournaments · contests
Giving young players a way in.
School clinics, VCC summer camps, youth tournaments, skills contests and a Friday homeschool program — many ways for young players to discover the game.
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Initiated by Mark · through DMMPC
Youth Pickleball Scholarship Program.
Mark initiated the Youth Pickleball Scholarship Program through the Des Moines Metro Pickleball Club — supporting young players' involvement in the sport.
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High school pickleball · Iowa
High school pickleball in Iowa.
Mark has been involved in efforts to promote and support sanctioned high school pickleball in Iowa — alongside the school clinics he runs for younger students.
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DMMPC board · since 2023
Des Moines Metro Pickleball Club.
Mark joined the Des Moines Metro Pickleball Club board in 2023, expanding his involvement in the local pickleball community.
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Des Moines · Iowa
More players. Every age.
Lessons, clinics, camps, scholarships and school pickleball all point the same way: helping more people in Iowa discover the game and enjoy it.
Coaching journey
From first rally to growing the sport.
Mark's path in pickleball has moved quickly — from picking up the game in 2021 to coaching, youth development and community leadership.
- 2021Started playing pickleball
- 2022IFP certification + started coaching
- 2023Joined the DMMPC board
- TodayYouth + adult coaching · growing the sport
IFPCertified instructor
Coaching since 2022, and still growing.
Playing since 2021 · Des Moines, Iowa
Why train with Mark
Experienced. Friendly. Invested in players.
A certified instructor who coaches every age — and who spends his time off the court helping the game grow.
Every age. Every level.
What Mark's coaching is built around
IFP certified
Mark earned his IFP instructor certification in 2022 and has been coaching ever since.
Youth + adult experience
From kids at a school clinic to adults, couples and groups working on their game.
Community involvement
A Des Moines Metro Pickleball Club board member since 2023.
Youth development
Clinics, camps, tournaments, skills contests, a homeschool program — and the scholarship program he initiated.
Personalized coaching
Sessions start from where each player is now and what they'd like to work on.
Passion for pickleball
Playing since 2021 — and still excited to help others discover the game.
Gallery
Moments on and off the court.
Coach Mark with the players he works with — plus a few images of the game itself. Photos marked Stock photo are illustrative only.
Testimonials
Player & family testimonials — coming soon.
Real words from the players and parents Mark works with, shared with their permission. Nothing on this page is a made-up quote.
Rates
Simple rates, set by the court.
Coaching is $60 an hour. The final rate depends on the facility — court rental fees vary, and on a free park or community court it can be as low as $30 an hour. Wellness and exercise come included either way.
Your court
$30per hour
Have access to a free court — a park, a community court or your own? With no facility fee to cover, sessions there cost less.
- Same coaching from Mark
- Park, community or home court
- Wellness + exercise included
Final price depends on the facility. Court rental fees vary from place to place, so Mark confirms your exact rate once a court is set. Couples, groups, clinics and camps are priced to fit — just ask.
Camps & clinics
Bring a clinic to your group
Got a group together — friends, a club, a school or a church group? Send Mark a couple of dates and times that work, and he'll find a court to host it.
- Request a few datesTwo or three dates and times that suit your group.
- Mark finds a facilitySome facilities only rent courts at set times, so options help.
- Mark confirmsCourt, time and rate — nothing is booked until then.
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Request a clinic
Request your own dates.
Open camps and clinics are listed here once they're scheduled. Have a group ready? Request a couple of dates and times and Mark will check which facilities can host you.
Coaching inquiry
Find the right coaching path.
Answer a few quick questions and Coach Mark will get back to you to talk through the best fit. Nothing is booked or paid for here — your request simply starts the conversation.
Ready to start your pickleball journey?
Whether you're picking up a paddle for the first time or looking to keep developing your game, Coach Mark can help you build confidence and enjoy the sport.
IFP certifiedCoaching since 2022Des Moines, Iowa