Sports and fitness have always been a passion of mine growing up. I became a personal trainer in college and studied human biometrics to specialize in performance and correct exercise techniques. I later began playing pickleball professionally and found my passion combining my sports medicine education with my love for the game by helping people stay healthy and fit in order to prevent injury, feel their best and improve their game!

- 5 + years of professional pickleball tournament player

- PPR and IPTPA Certified Teaching Pro

- Pickleball Director at Broadstone Sports Club

- National Academy Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer

- Performance and Corrective Exercise Specialist

I am Sonia Ode Lucci, a Pickleball Coalition Influencer. I am sponsored by Wilson Sports and I run the Venice Beach Pickleball program, I am in charge of teaching beginners how to play and also make sure that the Open play program runs smoothly. The program has been in progress for 11 years, and I've been running it for 8 years, till present.

I started playing Pickleball in 2014, it was easy to learn, because I am a 12 time National Paddles Tennis Professional. I have been teaching Pickleball for 9 years. I represent Inpickleball Magazine and also run Pickleball Fundraisers to support (BCRF) Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Certified pickleball instructor with IRFP & PPR
Sponsored player with Skyblue Apparels, Acacia Shoes & HEAD
Trained by world class Woman Pro Pickleball Player Jessie Irvine

Foundation to Success:

•Safety
•Anticipation
•Footwork
•Strategies
•Breathing
•Fun & Joy