St. Louis Shock Announces MiLP Tryout Dates and Program Details

St. Louis, MO – The St. Louis Shock, a premier Major League Pickleball (MLP) franchise, is excited to announce tryouts for the newly launched Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) teams. These tryouts will take place across three dates in February and March at premier pickleball venues in Missouri, providing an exciting opportunity for players to showcase their skills and compete for a spot on the Shock’s inaugural MiLP rosters.

Tryout Dates, Locations, and Sessions

1. February 2, 2025 –  Location: The Pickleball Factory 1507 Independence St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
   • Session 1: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM (DUPR Ratings NR-3.99, max 32 players)
   • Session 2: 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM (DUPR Ratings 4.0+, max 32 players)
   • REGISTER: CLICK HERE
2. February 22, 2025 – Location: PaddleUp 4 Meadow Cir Dr, Lake St Louis, MO 63367
   • Session 1: Noon  – 3:30 PM (DUPR Ratings NR-3.70, max 24 players)
   • Session 2: 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM (DUPR Ratings 3.70+, max 24 players)
   • REGISTER: CLICK HERE
3. March 8, 2025 – Location: Missouri Pickleball Club 747 Gravois Bluffs Blvd, Fenton, MO 63026
   • Session 1: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM (DUPR Ratings NR-3.70, max 36 players)
   • Session 2: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM (DUPR Ratings 3.70+, max 36 players)
   • REGISTER: CLICK HERE

Tryout Format

• Warmup: 10 minutes, led by John Kleinschmidt, Director of Talent & MiLP Operations.
• Drills & Skills: 20 minutes of technical evaluations.
• Gameplay: Approximately 3 hours of competitive play per session, including round robin mixed doubles, gender doubles, singles and mini tournament.

Evaluation Process

Participants will be evaluated by John Kleinschmidt and the St. Louis Shock staff on their performance in drills, skills, coachability, and competitive gameplay. Feedback will be provided to each player post-tryout to help them understand their strengths and areas for growth.

Registration Details

• Cost: $200 per participant
• Space is limited! Register for your desired tryout session using the links provided on our website.

Each tryout participant will receive:

• A St. Louis Shock Dri-Fit T-shirt.
• A voucher for one free entry to a Shock DUPR Rating Session in the future.

Why Join the St. Louis Shock MiLP Program?

The St. Louis Shock’s MiLP teams are a vital part of the franchise’s mission to grow the sport of pickleball and develop future stars. Players selected for the teams will receive top-tier coaching, access to tournaments, and opportunities to represent the Shock at competitive events while enjoying the benefits of being part of an elite pickleball program.

Don’t Miss Your Chance!

Spaces for tryouts are extremely limited, so secure your spot today to join the fastest-growing sport in the country and become part of the St. Louis Shock family.

For registration and more information, visit our website at www.stlshock.com.  Interested in trying out but can’t make any of the dates?  Contact Andrew Haines at ahaines@stlshock.com for more information or to join a list for future tryouts.