Pickleball pros to offer high-level clinics in Cayman

Two pickleball singles pros, who are also doubles masters, will soon be heading to the courts in Cayman.

Pickleball Cayman will welcome two Professional Pickleball Association players, Connor Garnett and Max Freeman, on 19-21 May for high-level clinics.

Garnett, a former Division 1 tennis player at Santa Clara University and competitor in Futures tournaments, transitioned to professional pickleball in 2022. After winning a singles title at a Professional Pickleball Association tournament in Los Angeles in April 2024, he earned the No. 3 ranking in men’s singles. He is currently ranked No. 19 in men’s doubles in the PPA Tour.

Freeman, who also has a tennis background, played Division 1 tennis at Vanderbilt University. As of May 2025, he is ranked No. 45 in men’s singles and No. 58 in men’s doubles in the PPA Tour. Freeman recently defeated Connor in the Carvana Mesa Cup in Arizona.

Pickleball Cayman manager Steve Thompson told the Compass, “While we’ve hosted high-level clinics before, this is the first time touring PPA pros of this calibre are visiting and offering such a broad range of training opportunities.

“It’s a huge moment for Pickleball Cayman and the growth of competitive pickleball on island.”

The clinics are tailored primarily for intermediate to advanced players and Pickleball Cayman encourages interested players to organise small groups in advance to get the most out of their session with the pros.

Both players will host a variety of morning and evening sessions within the three days of scheduled clinics.

A special free exhibition match featuring Garnett and Freeman will take place at Pickleball Cayman on Tuesday, 20 May from 7:30-8:30pm.

Those interested can register through app.courtreserve.com under the Events>Adult Pickleball Clinics tab. For players interested in private or custom group bookings, email [email protected] to coordinate availability.