Briarcliff High School Physical Education Classes Jump On The Pickleball Bandwagon

Press release from the Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District:

2023-04-19

The Pickleball craze is sweeping the nation and the Briarcliff High School Physical Education Department is here for it.

Students in physical education class recently began their Pickleball Unit and learned about the game.

They watched instructional videos, as well as a news segment about Central Park’s Wollman Rink, which has recently been converted to 14 Pickleball courts.

“We wanted to show the students how popular it is to inspire them. It is all over the United States and Pickleball complexes are popping up everywhere,” physical education department coordinator and PE teacher A.J. Thau said.

Students played in doubles as a prelude to a tournament. Next, they discussed how to play correctly and incorrectly to fine-tune their skills, analyzing the game rules and discussing the correct way to serve.

“The winner of the tournament will receive a medal and get their picture on the PE Twitter page,” said physical education teacher Al Meola. “It’s exciting.”

The teachers practice what they preach.

“I play Pickleball myself,” Mr. Meola said. “I love it.”

Students who want to take their Pickleball game skills to the next level are encouraged to come to the high school gym during their lunchtime.

“The gym is open for Pickleball games every day during CLEAR, which is Collaboration, Lunch, Extra Help, Academic Support and Recreation,” Ms. Thau said. “Everyone is welcome.”

This press release was produced by the Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.