chaos mastered.
An Elevated Pickleball Experience
Join us for “Calm to Chaos, Chaos to Calm,” an engaging clinic led by Tracy Wilcox and Daniel J. Howard. This session will explore the essential transitions that define great pickleball play — from Mastering the Middle and Creating Chaos to Predicting, Staying Calm in, and Resetting Out of Chaos. Learn how to recognize shifting dynamics, stay composed under pressure, and take control of every rally with purpose and confidence.
Details
The clinic will be held December 5–7 at the Michigan Athletic Club (2900 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, MI 48827). Sessions run Friday from 9-12am and Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 AM–12 PM. The cost is $495 per person, which includes lunch on Saturday at Reno’s. Spots are limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to learn from two of the game’s best in an immersive, high-level environment.
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About the Instructors
Tracy Wilcox
Tracy Wilcox is a dedicated pickleball coach, club owner, and passionate advocate for growth both on and off the court. After discovering pickleball, Tracy quickly fell in love with the sport’s energy, strategy, and sense of community. Over the past six years, she has coached players of all levels—from beginners discovering the joy of the game to advanced competitors refining high-level strategy—and has developed structured pickleball curriculums for academies that focus on skill progression, mindset, and long-term player development.
As the owner of two thriving clubs, Tracy has built environments centered around learning, laughter, and connection. Her approach to coaching is deeply rooted in Positive Intelligence (PQ) training, blending mental fitness principles with on-court technique to help players play with greater confidence, focus, and joy.
A 4.5-level player herself, Tracy continues to compete actively and has aspirations to step onto the Senior Pro circuit next year. Her mission is to empower players to perform their best, love the process, and use pickleball as a platform for growth in every area of life.
Tracy is lives in Central Texas with her husband, Dave, and their seven kids.
Daniel J Howard
Daniel J. Howard is a nationally recognized pickleball coach and certified Mental Game Coach. With a degree in exercise science and over 30 years of teaching experience, Daniel has spent the past decade fully immersed in pickleball—competing, coaching, and leading camps nationwide.
He served as General Manager and Head Coach of Major League Pickleball’s D.C. Pickleball Team (2022–2023) and works individually with pro players as their Mental Game Coach. Daniel leads Nike Pickleball Camps and his own Mental Edge Pickleball Clinics, helping players strengthen both skill and mindset.
As a competitor, Daniel has won over 60 medals at the 5.0 and pro levels, including a 2016 US Open gold and a top-10 pro finish. He looks forward to joining the senior tour in 2026.
Daniel lives in mid-Michigan with his wife, Christine, and their five children.