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ABOUT US

WELCOME

Welcome to our story, where the love of the game meets the joy of exploration. We're proud to be pioneers in bringing Pickleball Worldwide through our educational products, seminars and retreats. 

OUR STORY

A pioneer of the sport of Pickleball, Tom Kiatipis began coaching high school students the game back in 1999, Toronto Canada at Malvern Collegiate. For the next 20 years he would introduce the game to thousands of students as a physical education teacher for 4 week pickleball units.  In 2020 Tom retired and moved to Costa Rica and a few years later founded Flow Academy, the premier pickleball training academy in Guanacaste, Costa Rica where the program thrived under his leadership.  During that time he co-founded the Coco Bay Classic Pickleball Tournament, attracting the best players in Costa Rica.  He also very frequently assisted future Pickleball Hall of Famer, and legendary Dave Weinbach, winner of 10 US Open Championships and 9 USAPA National Championships at his 4 day coaching clinics in Costa Rica, learning from one of the true masters of the game.

 

Tom is one of the leading pickleball strategists and author of numerous pickleball books including The Pickleball Book They Don't Want You to Read, The Pickleball IQ Advantage, 4 Week Drills Program, Pickleball GamePlan BluePrint, 9-9 Clutch Zone and Wall Drills, all designed to bring out the best in players and expand the game globally with international sales throughout the world including USA, Canada, Australia, Europe, Central America, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines and more.

 

Tom's passion and commitment to the sport of Pickleball has led him to Greece, to bring this great game to Europe where he intends to expand the sport's reach in an impactful way.  That and the desire to compete at some prestigious European Tournaments to help put Greece on the map in the Pickleball World. Why Greece; specifically the Greek Islands? It's his desire to match this great game with the unmatched beauty of Crete's fabulous beaches, incredible landscape, rich history and phenomenal cuisine and share it with Pickleball enthusiasts everywhere.

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TAKE YOUR GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL!

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BEST OF THE BEST SKILLS TRAINING

  • Dinking (technique, placement & selection)

  • 3rd Shot (drop, drive, decision making)

  • 5th shot & 7th shot

  • Volleys (blocking, punch volleys)

  • Footwork

  • Offensive and Defensive Lobs

  • Overhead Smashes

  • Doubles/Mixed Doubles Strategy

  • Game Improvement Drills

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PROFESSIONAL COACHING AT IT'S FINEST

  • Certified Pickleball Pro Coaches

  • Former / Current Professional Pickleball Players

  • Dedicated Small Group Coaching

  • Try to beat one of our Pickleball Pro's in Singles or Doubles!

OUR TRIP HOSTS

Our trips offer elite pickleball instruction and training from certified coaches, including former pros, social media personalities, and popular coaches you may already know. Each trip is hosted by our local hosts, such as Tom, Renata, Matthew, John, Sandra, Scott, and more, who speak the native languages of each country fluently, along with English and other languages. These pickleball fanatics are experienced in planning events, ensuring that your trip is seamless from start to finish.

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RENATA

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TOM

MEET THE COACH

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TOM KIATIPIS

26 YEARS OF RACQUET COACHING EXPERIENCE

  • 26 years of Racquet Sport Coaching Experience

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  • 25 Year Background in Sports Performance Curriculum Design, Training Methodology & Elite Performance  

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  • Coached Hundreds of Collegiate & Professional Athletes Strategy

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  • Creator of Flow Pickleball Academy

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BEYOND THE COURTS!

But beyond the courts, Pickleball Nation is all about connection. It's about meeting new friends, exploring new places, and sharing unforgettable moments together. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a total newbie, you'll find a warm welcome and a community of fellow pickleball enthusiasts ready to cheer you on. 

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So why wait? Join us and let the adventure begin! We can't wait to see you on the courts.

IF YOU STILL WANT TO LEARN MORE, THATS OKAY!

Below is where we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about our retreats!

Note: If your questions are not answered here, feel free to contact us directly!

Frequently asked questions

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