Scott Parkinson

As a lifelong sports enthusiast; spectator, player, and coach, I have fallen in love with the the sport of Pickleball during my recent retirement.  We built a court in our back yard and enjoy playing many hours a week.  I became certified as a Level I instructor by the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (certified-members) in May of 2023 and enjoy teaching the fundamentals of the game to beginning level players (Facebook page).  As an active member of the local Pickleball club, I participate in teaching the sport to middle-school students on a weekly basis, and organize/teach and participate in local tournaments and clinics.  I look forward to spreading the joy of Pickleball through Fitness Pro Travel while I take the opportunity to travel and see the world during my retirement.

June 2025 - I have been enjoying travel with Fit Bodies for about two years now and am enjoying traveling and teaching in beautiful locations.  I am now a member of the local pickleball board of directors (pajaritopickleballclub.org) and continue to invest time in growing the sport in our community.  I recently organized and participated an instructor certification clinic in Los Alamos which was taught be Seymour Rifkind, president of the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association.  Some of the participants are now looking forward to traveling and teaching with Fit Bodies.  Looking forward to another great year of travel and pickleball.