Karmelina Woody was born in Puerto Rico, where she began playing tennis when she was 5 years old. She was the #1 ranked junior in Puerto Rico from 1998-2000. She represented Puerto Rico on their national junior teams and was part of the Puerto Rico Federal Cup Team in 2001 and 2002. Karmelina played for Tennessee Tech University from 2000-2002 before transferring to play at Georgia State University from 2002-2005.
Karmelina has been teaching tennis since she was 16 years old, beginning by helping with the younger kids at her tennis academy. Then as a senior in college, she was the Georgia State University Women’s Team Student-Assistant coach and taught the GSU Recreation Center tennis clinics. From 2005-2008, she was the Jr Development Director at Arias Tennis Academy in Puerto Rico. Upon moving back to the United States in 2008, she began teaching at Smoky Mountain Tennis Academy in Knoxville, TN until 2016. She then taught at Tennessee Tennis Club and Academy from 2016-2023. Karm is PTR certified in tennis and PCI certified in pickleball.
Karm is a huge asset to our teaching team. She loves working with women in both tennis and pickleball. We can always count on Karm’s smiling face to bring the great energy here at The Pickleball Playground.
Only 5 days left to register for the 3rd Annual Rocky Top Classic!
The countdown is on! Join us for an incredible weekend of competition, community, and fun at The Pickleball Playground.
July 31st- Singles and Junior Division
August 1st- Gender Doubles
August 2nd- Mixed Doubles
Whether you`re chasing a medal, looking for great competition, or just want to experience one of East Tennessee`s favorite tournaments, we`d love to have you!
Registration closes in just 5 days! Don`t miss your chance!
Click the registration link below to secure your spot! ⬇️
https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/knoxvilles-3rd-annual-rocky-top-classic
Have you been wanting to learn pickleball but aren`t sure where to start?
Our Beginner Clinics are the perfect place to learn the game in a fun, welcoming, and no-pressure environment. We`ll teach you the basics, help you build confidence, and have you rallying in no time!
✨ No experience needed
🏓 Paddles are available to borrow
Just bring yourself and we`ll take care of the rest!
Only $20 per session
We offer two beginner clinics every week:
Wednesday: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Pickleball is more than a game. It`s a community waiting to welcome you 💚
#beginnerpickleball #knoxvilletn #learnpickleball #hardinvalley
Rally, laugh, repeat 🏓 Join us for Tuesday night open play tonight!
7:30-9:30pm
📲Register in the app!
Ready to level up your game? Why not start tomorrow? 🏓
You`ve learned the basics, now it`s time to build confidence, improve consistency, and start playing smarter.
Whether you`re working toward open play or just want to feel more confident on the court, these clinics are the perfect next step!
Register in the app today!
🇺🇸 America 250: Courts, Cookout & Community 🇺🇸
Kick off your Independence Day weekend with us at The Pickleball Playground!
🏓 Open Play | 🍔 Hot Dogs & Hamburgers | 🍺 Half-Price Beer
📅 Friday, July 3
🕖 7:00–10:00 PM
We`re firing up the grill, serving hot dogs and hamburgers, pouring half-price beer all night, and filling the courts with great games and even better company.
✨ No non-member fee! Bring a friend, meet some new people, and celebrate with the Playground community.
Register in the app today and come celebrate with us! 🇺🇸🔥🏓🍔
🏓 Ever thought about teaching pickleball?
Here`s your chance to make it official.
We`re excited to host the IPTPA Level I Instructor Certification at The Pickleball Playground on Saturday, July 11th from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM with IPTPA Founder and Master Teaching Professional, Stephanie Lane.
Whether you want to coach beginners, lead clinics, or simply deepen your understanding of the game, this certification is a great next step.
✅ Online coursework
✅ On-court evaluation
✅ Official IPTPA Level I Certification
📍 The Pickleball Playground
💲 $390
⚠️ Only 8 spots remain!
Registration ends June 28th.
Please be sure to explore the IPTPA website before the workshop and familiarize yourself with the certification process. If you have questions, reach out directly to stephanie@iptpa.com
