Rob Hutchins

-5.5 Professional Player and Director of Pickleball at Beverly Hills Pickleball

Rob comes from a competitive basketball background, playing at the collegiate level in Santa Barbara and overseas in Europe. He found Pickleball in late 2019 and has quickly progressed into a Professional player and is sponsored by SoCal local paddle brand Vatic Pro. After years of being a basketball trainer, Rob had a smooth transition into becoming a Pickleball instructor. Rob is certified by the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) and has taught independently and ran clinics before joining our team. Rob travels around the world playing and teaching pickleball and competes in tournaments year-round, including stops along the APP and PPA Pro tours. His love for this sport also influenced him to start his own pickleball lifestyle apparel brand, NVZ (Non-Volley Zone). Besides being sponsored by Vatic Pro and NVZ, Rob is also sponsored by athletic sleeve wear company Incrediwear.

This trip was the best adventure I have ever experienced. Playing pickle on shore with the locals was fantastic! Language was no barrier, all you need are smiles and fingers for score. It was the love of pickleball that brought congeniality to the group. No arrogance just camaraderie. Our friendship will last forever. It was perfectly organized. I would go again.

This past month I had the honor to be on the Amadeus Star inaugural Pickleball & Classical Danube Riverboat Cruise, from May 18 - 27, 2023. What an amazing time we had, having the opportunity to combine our passions for pickleball and travel. We had a fabulous time with other players, who quickly became friends, as well as talented Hungarian players, including a national champion. This was a first class trip, well organized and executed. Thank you Connection to Cruise and Amadeus Cruises. The Amadeus Star is a beautiful ship, with world class accommodations and service. A voyage of a lifetime!

Rob Hutchins

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