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Erika Adriana Rodríguez Castañeda

is a competitive pickleball player and certified coach with a diverse athletic background and a passion for helping players develop their game.

Originally from Mexico City, Erika has competed at a high level in multiple sports, including gymnastics, swimming, volleyball, soccer, athletics, cycling, tennis and pickleball. Her competitive experience has shaped a coaching philosophy built around discipline, movement, strategy and continuous improvement.

In pickleball, Erika has competed in Mexico and Canada and has earned 1st-, 2nd- and 3rd-place finishes in Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles and Team competition. Her competitive experience includes tournaments in Huatulco, Mexico City and Querétaro, as well as competition in Canada.

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In 2026, Erika took another important step in her competitive career by representing Mexico at the Panamericano de Pickleball in Ecuador, competing against players from across the Americas. Her participation at the Pan-American level adds international experience to an already growing competitive résumé.

As a coach, Erika brings more than technical instruction. She understands the demands of competitive play and teaches players how to move, make decisions, construct points and compete with confidence.

At the Academy of Pickleball, Erika works alongside Catalin Costea, combining her perspective as a competitive international player and coach with Catalin's extensive coaching experience and specialization in pickleball strategy and tactics.

Together, they offer players something different: not just instruction, but the perspective of competitive players who understand what it takes to improve and perform under pressure.

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Erika's Coaching Strengths:

  • Competitive strategy and point construction

  • Doubles positioning and movement

  • Shot selection and decision-making

  • Game awareness and court positioning

  • Developing confidence in competitive players

  • Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles strategy

  • Transition from recreational to competitive pickleball

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Training players to compete, not simply hit the ball

Erika Rodriguez — Competitive Player. Coach. Competitor.

Train with players who understand the game from both sides of the court.

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