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 global community of players, with sold-out trips across Spain, Italy, and now Bali. Heading into 2026, we’re excited to welcome professional pickleball player and coach Tom Corfield as Co-Owner, bringing elite-level experience, coaching expertise, and a shared passion for growing the game worldwide.
Together, we personally host every retreat to ensure each week is welcoming, well-organised, and full of good vibes the PPR way.
Dan, Simon & Tom

om 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.

As part of our global expansion, we’ve partnered with Alessandro Boero, owner of Alba Tennis, Padel & Pickleball Club — the home of our Italian retreats. With extensive experience in racket sports and hospitality, Alessandro plays a key role in strengthening our European presence and supporting the continued growth of Pickleball Pro Retreats worldwide.

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.

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.