About Me

I began playing pickleball at the start of the year to learn something new and live a healthier lifestyle. Having a tennis background was helpful, but I had to adjust to all the nuances of pickleball. It definitely is an easy game to play, but difficult to master. I grinded my way through intro and beginner-level classes, took private lessons, practiced with small groups and participated in recreational and open plays, and competed in match plays, leagues, and local tournaments.

There are so many places to play in Columbus. I started playing at my local indoor club, Pickle & Chill, then transitioned outdoors playing at Fancyburg, Thompson, and several other parks in Columbus. Eventually, I found myself playing at other indoor and outdoor facilities across Ohio and beyond. I’ve also met a lot of great people from playing and have established myself in a number of pickleball social communities. Within my first 9 months of playing and at the age of 50, I played in my first professional tournament event and won my first professional match in Chicago.

Since then, I have added becoming a certified PPR pickleball instructor and DUPR coach to my resume. My entire pickleball journey is being documented on my website and social media which I started in July. I’m excited to grow my website and YouTube channel with additional pickleball coaching content (tips, strategies, practices, etc.). Though I still I play competitively, I want to be able to give back and teach other players who are just starting and develop existing player’s skills.

My goals for 2025 are to continue to train and compete in professional events, grow my website and social media, and give back to the community by instructing and coaching.