About us
Championship coaching, anywhere in the world.
Global Pickleball Tours runs trips that blend top-tier instruction with immersive cultural travel. Every coach and guide is English-speaking, certified, and genuinely glad to be there.
01How we're different
Small groups, on purpose.
Plenty of pickleball tours will sell you a seat on a bus with fifty other people. We built these trips around the opposite idea.
16–24
guests per trip
Other pickleball tours pack in 32–60 people. We cap every trip so you get real one-on-one time with the coaching staff.
8:1
student-to-coach ratio
Small courts groups mean actual feedback on your game, not a demo you watch from the back of a line.
18+
hours of instruction
Daily clinics, live ball, and open play — structured coaching every day, not a token lesson on day one.
All
skill levels welcome
Most guests play 3.0–4.0. You're grouped by level, and coaches adjust court assignments as the week goes on.
02The team
Your coaches
Founder & Head Coach
Shelley Wong
Shelley has coached over 1,000 students since 2023 and competes on both the PPA and APP tours. She is sponsored by Franklin Pickleball and has run corporate clinics for clients including Skechers and Zico. Her coaching style is known for positive energy, boundless enthusiasm, and a fun-loving approach to teaching.
- 22’ Nat. Champ 5.0 19+ WD
- IPTPA certified instructor
- Head teaching pro, Huntington Beach Pickleball
- 15+ years coaching basketball, including college stints at Cal State Fullerton, Pepperdine and Vanguard
Coach & Vietnam Coordinator
Hong Tran
Born and raised in Ho Chi Minh City, Hong brings local knowledge that turns a good trip into a genuine cultural experience — and keeps the logistics running smoothly from the ground.
- PPR certified instructor
- Ho Chi Minh City native
- On-the-ground Vietnam coordinator
Booking now
Come play with us.
Our inaugural Vietnam tour runs February 2027, capped at 16–24 guests.
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