Meet Team PPR + Powered by JOOLA
Our Story. Meet Dan & Simon
We’re Dan and Simon — two friends who combined our love for pickleball, travel, and people to create something more meaningful than just a holiday. PPR was built around travel with purpose: playing the sport we love, exploring incredible destinations, and bringing positive, fun energy to every group we meet.
What started as one small retreat has grown into a community of players from around the world, with sold-out trips across Spain, Italy, and now Bali. We host every retreat ourselves to make sure each week is welcoming, well-organised, and full of good vibes — the PPR way.
Head of Coaching Tom Corfield
Tom Corfield leads the coaching programme across all PPR retreats. As a JOOLA sponsored player, Tom brings elite-level insight, technical detail, and a performance mindset to every session. His coaching style is clear, structured, and designed to help players at every level improve quickly and confidently.
Tom’s sessions combine drilling, technique, movement, strategy, and purposeful matchplay all delivered with a calm, positive energy that defines the PPR way. His leadership shapes the quality of coaching you experience throughout every retreat.
Proudly Partnered with JOOLA
Pickleball Pro Retreats is proud to be partnered with JOOLA, one of the most respected and innovative brands in the sport. JOOLA is at the forefront of paddle technology, performance materials, and professional player development and their commitment to excellence mirrors everything we strive to deliver on our retreats.
Through this partnership, we bring players closer to the highest standard of equipment in the game. From paddle innovation to elite design, JOOLA helps elevate the on court experience for every player who travels with us. Whether you’re working on soft game control, power, or technique, using the right paddle makes a real difference and JOOLA’s quality speaks for itself.
Meet the pickleballproretreats.com Team
PPR Team
Alongside Head Coach Tom Corfield, our coaching team brings passion, experience, and a commitment to purposeful, enjoyable development on court. Every coach represents the same values quality, positivity, and the fun, welcoming spirit of PPR.
Pep Giuliano England & European Team Coach
Pep brings true elite-level experience to PPR. As the official England and European Team Coach, and Head of Coaching & Director at Tennis Club Alba, he is recognised across Europe for his expertise, leadership, and deep understanding of player development.
He is also the founder of the Alba Pickleball Academy, where he continues to grow the sport and train players of all levels, from beginners to top national competitors.
Pep’s coaching style is the perfect blend of structure, energy, and positivity. His sessions focus on clean technique, footwork, game IQ, and tactical development — all delivered with enthusiasm and clear communication. Players improve quickly under his guidance, while always feeling supported, motivated, and part of a fun, welcoming environment.
Fe Edwards Pickleball Central UK Founder & Leader
Fe Edwards is a well-known figure in the UK pickleball community. As the leader of Pickleball Central, one of the largest and most active pickleball groups in the country, Fe brings a wealth of experience, passion, and community spirit to PPR.
Having played for many years and developed a strong understanding of the game, Fe combines her experience as a player with a warm, supportive coaching style. She is known for creating inclusive, positive environments where players feel comfortable, motivated, and encouraged to grow.
Her leadership in growing the sport in the UK — from organising sessions and events to building one of the biggest communities — makes her a valuable part of the PPR coaching team. Fe brings fun, focus, and her trademark energy to every retreat she joins.