Pickleball Virginia Beach (PVB)
Introductory Group Lessons
There is a beginner group lessons every Saturday and Sunday morning at 11 am and Wednesday at 6:30 pm. The class last approximately an hour and a half. Afterwards, people continue to play with your new found friends. The fee for the class is $20 for non members, $10 for members. Please allow yourself 15 minutes to register in the Pro-Shop. The use of a paddle is available during the class. Please contact Jim at jim@vapickleball.com with any questions.
Meet the Instructors
Carlos Rodriguez - Lead Pro
Bio
Carlos is a world ranked professional pickleball player. He has reached a career high world #5 Senior Pro singles ranking and has multiple wins over the world #1. He started 2026 at #9. Carlos is the founder of paddlespeed.com, an online pickleball training course that explains how to add more power and spin to your game. Carlos loves teaching almost as much as competing! He has the ability to explain concepts in such a way to make the complex, simple. If you are looking for learning better strokes, better game strategy, better mental toughness or better competing, look no further!
Main Focus: Intermediate, Intermediate-Advanced, Advanced players who compete or want to compete in tournaments,
I work with individuals, 2 person teams, 3 players and 4 players to provide them with the correct techniques and tactics of how to play your best in singles and doubles.
Experience
#9 in the world Senior Pro*
Top world ranking #5
Multiple wins over the world #1 Senior Pro
Multiple Senior Pro PPA gold medal winner
5.47 DUPR High
Member of the Volair Pro Team
*singles ranking as of March 2026
Certifications
PPR Certified: Professional
Paddlespeed Certified : paddlespeed.com
Lesson Rate
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1 Hour, 1 Player $95
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1 Hour, 2 Players $75
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1 Hour, 3 Players $65
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1 Hour, 4 Players $50
