SPRING BREAK '26 WITH PRO INSTRUCTOR, MINDY YODER

Join Us in South Coast, Jamaica: March 18-24 2026

Join us for an all inclusive, 6 night trip to Sandals South Coast. Spots are currently open to BOTH Villagers/club members and non Villagers. All levels welcome as players will be broken into skill groups based upon skill ratings.

TRIP PRICING:

  • $2850 PER TRAVELLER for Double occupancy rooms. This rate is highly discounted for our group. You must use promo code: VT to get this price.

  • $400 deposit is due at the time of registration.

  • Flight and FL ground transport is NOT included but flight is estimated to be $500 or less per person when flying on Southwest out of MCO

REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY: 

  • See registration link

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND PURCHASING TRIP INSURANCE

Download the FREE PicklePlay app. This is the premier app for our club trips. In addition to gaining visibility to courts and players all over the country when you roam, our club uses this .app to:

  • Schedule daily session sign ups during our trips
  • Send group communications/alerts during trips
  • Share trip photos

ALL-INCLUSIVE DETAILS:

  • 5-Star accommodations at Sandals South Coast

  • Fully equipped room with 1 king size bed.

  • Room type: Starlight Beachfront Luxury Room w/ Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
  • Room upgrades may be available for additional fees. See reservation link.

  • All meals, snacks and drinks (including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages).

  • Lots of Pickleball play! There will be daily, group open play, pickleball clinics lead by our top pros (2 hours) on 8 courts.

  • Nightly group social events (card games, trivia, boozy bingo etc.)

  • Nightly resort entertainment/shows/DJ/Dancing

  • Round trip ground transportation from airport to resort

  • All non-motorized activities: volleyball, fitness classes, pool activities and beach sports (scuba diving for certified divers)

  • WiFi

  • Villages Pickleball Trips branded performance shirt
  • Portrait

​WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

  • Some tips
  • Spa treatments
  • Airfare
  • Round trip ground transport in the US
  • Offsite excursions

  • Travel Insurance

  • Private lessons (available with our teaching pros in the afternoon). See below to reserve your spot.

MEET THE PROS

Our expert coaching staff is dedicated to helping you improve your game. You'll receive 2 hours of daily instruction from our two head coaches, and we'll add even more top-level coaches based on registration numbers to achieve a coach-to-player ratio of 1:8. In addition to group sessions, you can also purchase individual afternoon lessons on a first-come, first-served basis after your trip is fully paid for. Don't miss this chance to learn from the best!

Private lessons may be available. We will only schedule 2 hours of private lessons each day,  so we encourage you to book in advance.

Pro Instructor, Mindy Yoder

Mindy Yoder hails from Fort Wayne, Indiana but moved to The Villages, Florida in 2022. She was introduced to Pickleball in 2017 by her father. Since then, she has played in tournaments across the United States and has been on the podium more than 100 times. Mindy is a certified International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA) Level II instructor, and Level I Referee. Mindy left her job as a Nurse Practitioner to teach pickleball full time starting fall 2021. Since then, she has taught for LevelUp, Suncoast Pickleball and around the U.S. Mindy is passionate about teaching fundamentals, strategies and helping others to have fun and to be healthy through the sport of Pickleball.

Pro Instructor, Doug Abell

Doug Abell’s athletic and sports teaching background is in gymnastics and he started playing Pickleball in 2016. He first met Mindy at a Pickleball camp in September, 2018. They got married on the pickleball court at that same camp in September 2023. When he is not at his full time job at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Lexington, KY, Doug is a 4.5/5.0 tournament player and travels with Mindy to teach. He enjoys watching people smile and laugh while helping them reach their pickleball goals.

Other Villages Trips

While The Villagers Pickleball Trips offers fantastic adventures and camaraderie, we understand there might be other groups within The Villages that cater to specific preferences or skill levels. We encourage you to explore the vibrant pickleball community here! Check out bulletin boards at recreation centers or online forums to discover trips led by fellow villagers. There's sure to be a perfect pickleball adventure waiting for you!