Costa Rica offers coach-led pickleball retreats and private camps for 2026

CostaRicaRetreats is promoting a slate of pickleball-focused programs for 2026, offering both coach-led group camps and fully customizable private retreats aimed at players and organizers seeking destination play and planning templates. Notable listings include a Pickleball Camp with Nic Radisay running from mid-January through mid-April 2026 and a Pickleball Camp with Mike Fahey geared toward advanced players.

The site presents program details that matter when you’re booking or building a retreat: coach names and their certifications, advertised group sizes, and the option to tailor private retreats with custom dates. Private packages can include local excursions and private chefs, giving organizers latitude to mix on-court training with off-court hospitality and leisure. That combination makes these offerings practical for players who want tuned instruction as well as retreat planners who need turnkey templates for itineraries and inclusions.

For players, the immediate value is clear: pick the camp that matches your level and priorities. The Nic Radisay dates span a high-demand winter-to-spring window, so players aiming to sharpen dinks, third-shot drops and movement before regional seasons should consider booking early. Advanced players who want focused, higher-intensity work can look to the Mike Fahey camp. The listings also let you vet coaches quickly by name and certification, a key part of comparing clinics when selecting an overseas option.

For retreat planners, the site’s structure functions like a ready-made playbook. The ability to request custom dates and add excursions or a private chef simplifies logistics discussions with hosts and spectators. Use the coach and group-size details to design clinic-to-match ratios, staffing needs and lodging footprints. Confirming court availability, surface type, equipment rentals, and transportation options up front will keep itineraries realistic and reduce day-of disruptions.

Practical booking tips: match the camp’s stated level to your roster, confirm coach credentials and insurance, ask specifically about court surfaces and ball brands, and get cancellation and refund terms in writing. Factor in travel logistics for the mid-January to mid-April window, when demand for tourist services in Costa Rica often rises.

The takeaway? Costa Rica’s retreat listings provide both ready-made camps and a flexible framework for custom retreats, whether you’re a player chasing high-quality instruction or a planner modeling a destination schedule. Our two cents? Lock in coaches and courts early, be explicit about skill levels and logistics, and leave room for a sunset recovery session—because as any player knows, the best retreats balance intense practice with time to savor the destination.