Play. Recover. Connect.
4 Night Pickleball Immersion & Coach Development Training
@ Dreams Sapphire Resort & Spa, in Puerto Morelos.
Fly into Cancun (CUN). Airport transfers included.
Invigorate with fresh skills! Coaching ratio of 1:4 to support your game!
Escape routine for a few days & go home refreshed, with your cup filled!
Develop your pickleball game, and included is Coach Development Training!
Fit Bodies doesn't just save you money on teaching vacations - this retreat is loaded with experiences. From personal growth, much-needed relaxation, coach development, once-in a lifetime excursion for crystal singing bowl experience in a cave!
Read on and secure your spot today!
Schedule:
Wednesday June 24: Check-in.
Evening meet & greet 🥂
Dinners & evenings are at your leisure.
Be sure to celebrate life with the Entertainment team's performances each evening!
Thursday June 25: 6:30 AM Court time with mid-morning break.
Optional yoga session.
Afternoon at your leisure. Dreams Sapphire has an expansive beach lined by the jungle views. You can kayak and explore, or rest in the shade with a book. Whatever fills up your cup!
Friday June 26: 6:30 AM Court time with mid-morning break.
Yoga offered.
Afternoon at your leisure.
4PM-7PM Excursion for Restorative Crystal Singing Bowls. Incredibly special experience - the location is the most breathtaking natural setting of Puerto Morelos!
Return for dinner at your leisure & evening entertainment.
Saturday June 27: 6:30 AM Court time with mid-morning break.
Yoga offered.
Afternoon Coach Development Training, or your leisure.
Saturday - Coach Development Training is an immersive day that changes your perspective of the court. It's a dynamic workshop day enhancing your game, and learning to share pickleball with others. Read on for training & coach details.
Sunday June 28: Checkout mid-morning.
6:30 AM Court time.
Yoga offered.
Special rates to extend your stay- Arrive earlier & stay later.
The resort has a lovely spa. The hotel's location allows for quiet experience of the Puerto Morelos fishing town. Your Entertainment team will guide bicycle tours - highly recommended!
Pack your gear and swimwear, sunglasses, & sunscreen.
-The perfect carry-on only getaway
-Travel single occupancy or bring companions along
Create a meaningful getaway, at a great value:
4 Night all-inclusive package. Flights not included.
Airport transfer included.
Dreams Sapphire is an all-inclusive resort with top shelf amenities & luxury dining service.
Many cities have good flight rates and travel times to CUN airport. Reviewing your flight options via Kayak.com and make sure you have reserved time for yourself this summer.
Set along a white-sand Caribbean shoreline just minutes from the airport, Dreams Sapphire offers elevated accommodations, multiple gourmet dining venues, attentive service, expansive pools, and the ease of an all-inclusive experience.
Here, you can focus on playing, moving, connecting, and enjoying — while everything else is taken care of.
This is best suited for active people & players who want to grow their game, enjoy friendly competition and skill development in a supportive environment.
This is for Fit Bodies members who want to expand their teaching vacation selections to include pickleball positions.
Coach Development Training (Included)
A focused session to sharpen your skills as a player while expanding your understanding of strategy, teaching methodology, and on-court communication.
This training is also a pathway toward Fit Bodies Pickleball Teaching Vacation opportunities.
Want to be onsite only Saturday for the training? That is possible!
If you’re interested in the pathway to qualify for pickleball teaching vacations, you’re invited to connect with Lisa anytime to review your profile and next steps.
Extend Your Stay. Arrive early or stay longer to fully settle in.
Enjoy the resort’s spa, elevated service, and thoughtfully prepared meals—from protein-rich breakfasts and fresh juices to chef-prepared dinners.
If you love movement, appreciate smart programming, and value social connection in a beautiful setting, this is for you! Players 2.5 to 4.5 level - beginners welcome.
Contacting your retreat organizer at Fit Bodies is easy, email is best.
Lisa Owens, Director of Retreats
lisa.owens@fitbodiesinc.com
Your Lead Coach is Mark Chomko. Under his keen eye, coaching assistants step up for personal attention and dynamic group drills.
Mark has introduced over 1000 new players to pickleball in the past 12 years specializing in pickleball. Tennis had Mark's heart for some time, dedicating his career for 40 years. He is currently level 4.8 pickleball player and 4.5 level tennis, respectfully and holds accreditation with USPTA / R.S.P.A. Tennis & Pickleball, and IFP Academy Pickleball.
Familiar with working with diverse groups of people, Mark and his team are sure to welcome everybody. Everybody is welcome. Everybody is respected. Working globally and in intercultural environments is Mark's specialty.
Mike MacDonnell - Recognized for his patience and coaching expertise, Mike works with players of all ages and skill levels. He is IPTPA Level I & II Certified, former 5.0 NTRP and DUPR Rated Player.
Jeff Rust - Alongside your other coaches, Jeff instructs pickleball professionally at Epic Pickleball Club, supporting growth & development for players of all levels and ages. Jeff is RSPA Certified Pickleball instructor.
4 nights / 5 days accommodations at Dreams Sapphire Riviera Cancun
Beachfront resort experience
Pickleball Coach Developer Training
Friendly round-robin style competition
Friendly competition
Pickleball programming and yoga class
Recover and have intentional recovery & mobility sessions
Friday afternoon excursion to a cenote pool for a memorable crystal singing bowl experience
at gourmet restaurants and buffets
alcoholic and non-alcoholic
Fly in/out of CUN
Highly encouraged
$189 double per person per night /$289 single
Rates for children (12 and under) available
Mornings on the court with structured coaching designed for strong recreational players who enjoy improving in a social environment.
Sessions include:
• High-speed pickleball ball drills
• 1:4 coaching ratio
• Skill-focused drills
• Strategy development
• Organized match play
• Friendly round-robin competition
• Gain valuable skills to work with players and guests at resorts
This is an energetic, engaging format built to elevate your game while keeping the atmosphere fun, supportive, and connected.
Expect competitive spirit — without pressure.
One hour of each morning transitions into focused mobility and recovery work designed specifically for active bodies.
These sessions emphasize:
• Flexibility
• Stability
• Joint health
• Muscle recovery
The goal is simple:
Leave feeling better as the week progresses — not worn down.
Accessible, intelligent programming that complements your time on the court.
Experience one of Riviera Maya’s most breathtaking natural settings with a private cenote excursion.
This guided session includes:
• Restful Yoga in a stunning open-air cenote environment
• A crystal singing bowl immersion
• Group transportation to and from the resort
It’s immersive, grounding, and memorable — a shared experience that brings the group together in a truly unique setting.
Over three decades ago, Fit Bodies pioneered the teaching vacation, forever changing the way professionals working in fitness, wellness, sports...and more, can travel and holiday at 5-star all-inclusive resorts in the world's most sought after beach destinations.
Today, Fit Bodies is not only the largest teaching vacation provider in the world, we create retreat experiences, too. Experiences to learn, grow, relax designed for the person who wants to getaway and recharge.
