Carlos

Image of Carlos DaRosa - Coach and pickleball player at PKC.

Carlos is a sports enthusiast playing many disciplines ranging from basketball, mountain biking and all racket sports! After picking up Pickleball for the past 9 years he has moved himself up to a 4.5+ DUPR rating while still enjoying participating in multiple sports. He loves playing in tournaments and has won Gold and Silver medals in the Kelowna, Kamloops and Vernon tournaments within his category. Carlos is a veteran coach of 5 years sharing his expertise with hundreds of hours and players in his network. As the Director of Player Development for the Pickleball Kelowna Club he has a deep passion and caring for teaching both those brand new to the sport and those who want to improve their game in a fun, positive way!

Accomplishments

  • Gold Medal Mens doubles 4.0 in Kamloops 2019
  • Silver Medal Mens doubles 4.0 in Kelowna 2019
  • Gold Medal Mixed doubles 4.0 in Kelowna 2019
  • Gold Medal Mens doubles 4.0 in Vernon 2019
  • Gold Medal Mixed doubles 4.0 in Kelowna 2021
  • Gold Medal Mens doubles 4.0 in Kelowna 2022
  • Silver Medal Mixed doubles 4.0 in Kelowna 2022
  • Silver Medal Mens singles 4.0 in Kelowna 2022
  • Bronze Medal Mixed doubles 4.0 in Vernon 2022
  • Gold Medal Mens doubles 4.5 in Vernon 2025
  • Bronze Medal Mens doubles 4.5+ at Global 2025
  • Gold Medal Mens doubles 4.5 Senior in Kamloops 2025
  • Gold Medal mixed doubles 5.0 Senior in Kelowna 2025
  • Gold Medal singles 4.0 in BC Provincials 2025
  • Gold Medal mens doubles 4.5 Senior in BC Provincials 2025

Qualifications

  • Pickleball Coaching International Certified Instructor Level 1


    • Coaching Rates (Hourly)

    • Private Lesson — $70
    • Semi-Private — $40 / student
    • Group of 3 — $30 / student
    • Group of 4 — $25 / student


    Goals

    Introducing this amazingly accessible sport to all ages, genders and physical abilities. Helping novice and low intermediate players in their journey to improve their game in a fun, positive environment. Promote the link and benefits of playing both pickleball and tennis as complimentary sports.