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Representing a curated circle of the most driven and talented athletes.
Ian Simms
Pickleball
Ian is a young pro hailing from the Canonsburg area in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a multi-sport athlete growing up and quickly fell in love with pickleball back in 2021. He entered his first tournament, with his brother, just months after his start and he and his brother won first place--- which gained the attention of pickleball company, Gamma.
Ian continued playing pickleball and quickly began his rise up through the rankings, obtaining the ranking of #18 in the World for 18 & Under in 2025, and was ranked #19 on the APP NextGen Tour.
Ian is excited to continue to elevate his pickleball career. Ian is currently enrolled in virtual college, working on his degree, loves all types of food, his adorable dog, Oreo, and photography.
Look for Ian in to medal in multiple tournaments this year.
Check him out @_iansimms_
Alex Corado
Pickleball
Alex is a vibrant and entertaining 26-year old pickleball player, coach and content creator. Check out his videos on instagram @portuguesepickleballer!
Alex grew up in the Norther Virginia area and played nearly every sport you can imagine. He attended Radford University where he played collegiate soccer before transferring and graduating from JMU.
He only started pickleball a few years ago and quickly became a Pro. He is now the Lead Pro at Lifetime Fitness. He also is a member of the Portuguese National Pickleball Team that placed 3rd (out of 75 teams) at the World Cup last year! He is excited to represent his country again this year.
Alex is competing at the Brickwall Tournament Series and upcoming APP events so keep an eye out for him!
Check him out @portuguesepickleballer
Riley Bohnert
Pickleball
Riley Bohnert is one of the rising stars in professional pickleball, bringing an elite level of competitiveness, confidence, and passion to every match she plays. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Riley turned professional in 2022 and has quickly established herself as one of the top players in the game and on the APP Tour. She recently won GOLD at the APP Cincinnati in Women's Doubles! She is currently ranked #8 on the APP Tour.
Riley's relentless work ethic and commitment to growth continue to elevate her among the sport’s premier athletes. Already a 5 time professional medalist she continues to separate her from the next generation of talent, becoming the only female player to capture the APP Next Gen Overall Title 3 times .
With her fearless style of play, powerful presence on the court, and authentic personality off of it, Riley represents the future of professional pickleball and continues to prove that her ceiling is still rising.
While competition drives her, family remains at the center of Riley’s story. She first discovered pickleball playing doubles with her parents, and that foundation continues to shape the passion and energy she brings to the sport today.
Check her out @riles_pb3
David Bieger
Pickleball
David is a top APP Pro based out of the Richmond, VA area. David grew up in Bristol, TN and played tennis for 14 years before attending the University of Virginia where he discovered and crafted his love for pickleball.
While at UVA, not only did he win the Collegiate National Pickleball Championship but he also met his wife, Lauralei. They actually won the 2023 mixed doubles championship together! They both also commentate for the DUPR Collegiate National Championship yearly as well.
David is the Head Pro at Performance Pickleball in Richmond, VA (one of the biggest clubs in the mid Atlantic) and a regular at the top of the leaderboards at both the APP and Brickwall Tournament Series.
David is excited to see what the next year holds for him on the APP Tour and beyond!
Check him out @pickledavidfitness
Ethan Dysert
Pickleball
Ethan is a pickleball pro who grew up in Edgewood and then attended Upper St. Clair HS. Ethan played baseball and soccer growing up and then narrowed his focus to soccer where he won a state championship in high-school. Ethan attended Cornell Univeristy where he graduated from in 2019.
Ethan re-discovered pickleball in the summer of 2021 with his best friend and now wife. He previously was introduced to pickleball back in high-school where he and his friends enjoyed learning the game. Ethan's intellect and athletic ability propelled him through the rankings quickly and he has also become the go-to coach in the Pittsburgh area, along with his business partner, at BnE Pickleball. Ethan is also the Managing Director at Matt's Pickle and Padel in Sewickley.
Ethan has been traveling around the United States to compete in high level tournaments for the past few years and he looks to continue to rise through the standings.
Ethan is always looking at every angle of the game to improve his own game and the game of his students. Ethan is married to his wife, Lauren, and they reside in Mt. Lebanon. Outside of pickleball, he enjoys spending time with his wife Lauren and their dog Mika.
Check him out @ethan_dysert_pb
Zoey & Ziva Lawson
Pickleball
Zoey and Ziva Lawson are 14-year old twin sensations hailing from Triadelphia, WV. They are multi-sport athletes who have made the decision to fully concentrate and commit to pickleball. Nationally renowned racket company HEAD saw their potential and signed them in 2026.
While young, they are fierce competitors who are driven to refining their skills and climbing the professional ladder. Besides pickleball, they are straight A students who love to be kids- challenging their dad to slackline challenges, having sleepovers with friends, and spending time with their older sister and mother.
Zoey and Ziva currently train with renowned trainer Corey Bickert (who also trains Catherine Parenteau) and are excited to really take hold of their career this year as they begin to compete in more national tournaments. I wouldn't be surprised to see them on the NextGen Tour soon!
Check them out @twinzpickleball
@zoeylawson1224 and
@lawsonziva
Jayden Broderick
Jayden is coming off of a Collegiate National Championship in 2026 with his team, Florida Atlantic University! While winning the National Championship, Jayden achieved the #1 national ranking in Men's Doubles, while also being ranked #7 in the nation in singles! Headed into the 2026-2027 season, Jayden is currently ranked #1 overall in all of collegiate pickleball!
Jayden is 6'7" and covers the court wonderfully while also being extremely skilled and agile. He is from Greenville, South Carolina and has an older sister who is a D1 tennis player! He played a little bit of tennis growing up, but his passion was soccer until he was about 16 years old and found pickleball! He started playing tournaments with his dad and still enjoys playing with his family.
Jayden is ranked #2 on the APP NEXT tour and is making waves on the APP Tour. Recently, at the APP Chicago Open, he placed 2nd and got silver in Men's Singles, and grabbed bronze in Mixed Doubles!
Check him out on the APP Tour and get ready for BIG things to come!
Check him out @jaydenbroderick25
Pickleball
Maddy Rasmusen
pickleball
Maddy is a pickleball athlete, coach and content creator, but her most important role is Mom- to her son, Beau. Maddy resides in Utah with her husband and son where she coaches at The Picklr in Lehi, UT.
Maddy has been an athlete her whole life, playing D1 basketball at BYU. She was also recruited to play golf after high school as well. She grew up in Orange County, California.
Maddy picked up on pickleball quickly going from a 4.5 to a 5.3 in under a year. She played in India in 2025 and won Gold! She plays on the PPA Challenger tour and is currently ranked #9 in Women's Doubles! Recently, she won Gold at the Seattle Open in August of 2026.
Maddy is on the rise, you don't want to miss what's next with her!
Check her out @maddyrasmusen.pb
Ryan Morneau
pickleball
Ryan is an elite pickleball player, content creator and commentator. He truly is the triple threat of all things pickleball.
Ryan graduated from JMU in 2026 where he finished ranked #1 in Men's Singles in the nation! His instagram @pickleball_breakdowns is the top pickleball content account with over 15k followers! He is also the Official Breakdown Partner of the MLP's St. Louis Shock! He also produced a weekly newsletter which offers amazing content for pickleball players of all ages and skill levels.
In the summer of 2026, Ryan competed in the MLP Mid Season Tournament for the College All Stars and he and his Men's partner upset the Utah Black Diamonds Connor Garnett and Tama Shimabukuro in the tournament which turned some heads.
Ryan has some big things planned, and we cannot wait to see!
Check him out @pickleball_breakdowns
Ben Rice
pickleball
Ben is currently a returning junior at Liberty University where he leads his collegiate pickleball team. In 2026, Ben led his team to a ranking of #4 in the nation, while Ben finished ranked #8 in the nation in Men's Singles.
He is from the Pittsburgh, PA area and has continued his pickleball passion into coaching this past summer. Ben's personality and demeanor are perfect for coaching young athletes and beginners.
Ben has won numerous Moneyballs recently and competes regularly in the Brickwall Tournament Series. He looks to help lead his team to a National Championship this year and achieve that #1 ranking in Men's Singles!
Check him out @_ben.rice_
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