Meet Our Certified Instructors
Pickleball & Fitness Experts
Meet Our Pickleball Instructor
Instructor: Bo Wheeler
Bo is a former technology executive and an Adjunct Professor of Cybersecurity at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He and his wife, Michele, moved to Wilmington in 2023 after many years in the Charlotte/Lake Norman area.
A lifelong athlete, Bo discovered pickleball in 2020 after years of competitive tennis and quickly became deeply involved in the sport. He holds a 4.8 DUPR rating and is an IPTPA-certified Pickleball Instructor.
Since moving to Wilmington, Bo has been an active and encouraging presence in the local pickleball community—especially at Wrightsville Beach—where he’s known for helping others grow their game. He’s excited to give back and help expand pickleball at Beau Rivage and throughout the Wilmington area.
Hotel Manager and Recreation Liaison
Instructor: Stephanie Roland
Stephanie was born and raised in Boston but made the move to Wilmington in 2020 for a fresh start. In addition to her role at Beau Rivage, Stephanie runs her own dog-sitting business, where she brings over a decade of experience caring for dogs of all temperaments and breeds. Her professional background also includes marketing and customer service, showcasing her versatility and dedication to her work. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys being outdoors, whether walking, hiking, or simply exploring the natural beauty of her surroundings.
Beginner Pickleball Clinic
Instructor: Jimmy Carlo
Jimmy Carlo started playing pickleball during the Covid pandemic in March of 2020, and fell in love with the game so that it became part of his daily activity.
Jimmy started playing two to three times a day, plus playing in the Wilmington men's softball league and basketball league. His passion grew so strong for Pickleball that he gave up playing basketball and started to train individuals wanting to learn how to play pickleball. Jimmy started training in 2021 and continues to train for free at Beau Rivage Golf and Resort. He has trained over two hundred trainees. Jimmy became the Vice President of the Cape Fear Pickleball Club in 2022, when the membership was approximately 350 members. Since then, it has grown to over 940 members in 2023. He constantly reminds players, it's only a game, so have fun playing. Enjoy the new friendships and wonderful people of pickleball.
PB-CB Corporate Team Building Program
Meet the Owner/Instructor: Christine Burrows
Christine Burrows and her husband Peter partner with Beau Rivage to offer Pickleball Corporate Teambuilding, utilizing their proprietary programs – PLAY, DEVELOP, and CONNECT (more info at PB-CB.com/offerings). They help work teams learn enough about the sport to play and then develop those skills while nurturing communication, collaboration and strategic skills among colleagues. Christine and her husband Peter live in NC. Their daughters Sadie and Mary, and their dog Louie, make a great addition to the PB-CB marketing and creative team.
CIRCUIT TRAINING CLASSES
Instructor: Chrissy Jones
Chrissy Jones grew up in Wilmington, NC and then graduated from UNCCH where she got her degree in physical therapy. She then adventured out to Oregon, where she met her husband, Todd. They lived in Oregon for 30 years while raising their two daughters, and came to NC every summer. Now, they have moved here to be with family, friends, the beach and the sun! Chrissy is working on call as a PT still but is enjoying expanding into her love of sharing healthy exercise with others. She has a lifelong history of teaching fitness classes, including aquatic exercise and she will be providing a variety of fitness classes to our community at Beau Rivage.
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Instructor: Kayla Wightman
Kayla is a passionate yoga instructor with a deep commitment to helping others cultivate strength, mobility, and mindfulness. She graduated from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) with a degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Yoga Studies. Registered with Yoga Alliance since 2022, Kayla brings a unique blend of knowledge, experience, and heart to her teaching.
With a focus on the power of breath work and the mind-body connection, Kayla’s classes encourage students to explore their physical and mental limits while fostering a sense of grounding and alignment. She is dedicated to sharing the healing benefits of yoga, both on and off the mat, and believes in the transformative power of connecting with the earth and source.
Whether you are new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, Kayla's classes offer a space for personal growth, and self-awareness.
Aquatic Fitness INSTRUCTOR
Instructor: Gayle Beaudoin
Gayle has been water aerobics certified since 2013, and teaching for over 12 years. Her classes are a combination of shallow water, deep water aerobic exercise, with strengthening movements, flexibility, and balance exercises. Assorted water accessories provided for fun! Come join us at 8AM on Mondays and Wednesdays.
