The mission of Monster Athlete Juniors Pickleball is to equip young athletes to successfully compete in Pickleball matches, competitions and club tournaments.
Who we are
While Seattle is the birthplace of pickleball. Phoenix is the birthplace of junior club pickleball thanks to Monster Athlete Juniors. The MAJ program provides weekly practices, inter-club scrimmages, and regular tournament play to junior age athletes. We do this through our network of club programs within our MAJ family as well as affiliated independent clubs. It’s a pioneering effort not currently offered by any other organizations we are aware of in the US. MAJ is the only current DUPR registered junior club entity in the DUPR system.
Athletes between the ages of 8 and 17 have the opportunity to join junior pickleball clubs in their area, train with qualified coaches, and compete with athletes of similar age and abilities from other MAJ clubs. Our playing season runs for 12 weeks with two seasons per year, Fall and Spring. During the off season, MAJ offers clinics, tune-ups, and other playing opportunities.
The MAJ
Club Family
Club Registration Link – Click Here
MAJ Member Benefits
- 24 clubs and 51 team options in the Greater Phoenix area and Prescott.
- Coach directed practices twice per week
- All coaches have completed background checks
- Practice with other athletes in your age and skill range
- Two 12-week Seasons – Spring and Fall
- 3 junior tournaments offered during each season
- Club jersey and generous equipment discounts.
- Note: Developmental program does not include tournaments or club jerseys.
- Scrimmages with other member clubs
- National Tournament Opportunities like the PPA Tour and the NJP Tour
- MAJ is the only DUPR registered junior club organization
- Off season clinics and camps including Grand Canyon University and Arizona State University
MAJ continues to add new club locations. Join and play near where you live. We currently operate 24 AZ club locations including multiple developmental program locations and two high performance locations.
If you have a group of athletes that is interested in forming a new Monster Athlete Juniors club in your area or state, please contact us at juniorsusa@aol.com
Anthem Pickleball Club Competitive
Anthem Community Center Courts, 41130 N Freedom Way, Anthem, AZ (at the pickleball courts)Arrowhead Juniors Competitive at the Pickleball Space
Pickleball Space, 5665 W Bell Rd., Glendale, AZAvondale Juniors Competitive
Festival Fields Park, 101 E Lower Buckeye Rd, Avondale, AZDesert Ridge Juniors Competitive At The Marriott
Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge, 5350 E Marriott Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85054Gilbert Juniors Competitive At Pickleball Backyard
Pickleball Backyard, 868 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZClub Mesa Competitive at AAG
Arizona Athletic Grounds, 6321 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212Prescott Juniors Competitive At Espire Sports
Espire Sports, 3400 Gateway Blvd., Prescott, AZ 86303Arrowhead High Performance
The Pickleball Space, 5665 W Bell Road, Glendale, AZPickleball Players Club Of AZ – High Performance
Proton Sports, 9048 E Bahia Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85260Anthem Developmental at Anthem Rec Courts
Anthem Rec Center CourtsAvondale Developmental
Festival Fields Park, 101 E Lower Buckeye Rd, Avondale, AZCity of Peoria Developmental South – Windrose Park
Peoria Windrose ParkCity of Peoria Developmental North – Deer Village
Fountain Hills - Deer VillageDesert Ridge Developmental at The Marriott
Club Mesa Developmental
Arizona Athletic Grounds, 6321 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa, AZFountain Hills Developmental
Fountain Hills PIckleball Courts- Four Peaks Park, 14789 Del Cambre Ave, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268GRP Developmental (Gilbert)
Gilbert Regional Park, 3005 E Queen Creek Rd, Gilbert, AZWestgate Juniors Developmental at Chicken N Pickle
Chicken N Pickle, 9330 W Hanna Lane, Glendale, AZHappy Valley Hammers Fast Track Developmental
Private Residence, Happy Valley and 67th AvePrescott Developmental at Espire Sports
Espire Sports, 3400 Gateway Blvd, Prescott, AZ. 86303Westwing Dinkers Fast Track Developmental
Private Residence, Near Happy Valley & 83rd Ave.Pickleball tournaments
Monster Athlete Juniors sponsors and conducts multiple junior tournaments each year throughout Arizona. Tournament formats include singles, doubles, and MLP format. Tournaments are held indoors and outdoors depending on the time of year. During each of our two playing seasons, MAJ club members can expect to play in 3 tournaments over a 12 week period. Athletes will also be offered opportunities to compete in National level tournaments such as NJP, PPA and US Open for an additional fee.