The PEOPLE
First, my parents who support my pickleball goals 100%
COACHES
My first coach, Adam Drysdale at Emerald Coast Pickleball. You have been such a great coach and mentor along my pickleball journey! THANK YOU!!!
Andrew Painter...the chiropractor of pickleball. Lots of tweaks and adjustments. So much knowledge and a wicked sense of humor. You make training fun!
Dave Fleming - honorable mention! You are a legend in the pickleball world and helped put me on a path to the next level...and even hopped on a court to warm me up at a tournament! Thank you!
Mike & Ashley Wolf, thank you for the opportunity to train at Elite Pickleball in Overland Park, KS. Such a great experience. The court-side coaching at tournaments was so calming, insightful and inspiring.
PARTNERS
Amanda Morgan - My first partner who made all the difference in my passion for pickleball and self-confidence!
Johnathan Clark - powerhouse partner and pickleball sensei...playing and drilling with you always ups my game!
Marilyn Clark - amazing, accomplished partner who is always so positive and has the BEST perspective!
Tommy Van Kirk - don't let his kindness fool you...he's a formidable player! So thankful for our partnership and for all the drilling.
Erin Willcox - My second partner who matched my enthusiasm and competitive spirit.
Logan Hopper - My first mixed partner...we both learned a lot as we conquered 4.0-4.5.
My new travel partners who step in as we navigate the nationwide tournament schedule: Lincoln McConnell (made it to 9th place in World Amateurs!), Ben Baravik, Maya Shamir, Brock Fitzhugh, Lilyahna Raboin, Tristan Cooley (Golden Tickets!), Rachel Janssen (we placed 4th in World Amateurs!), Simone Leonard, Javon Turcsany, Ali Quintero (silver at Lakeland!), Elisha Turner, Shay Dassa (Worlds '23 was quite the experience!).
The 30A Crew: Janey McKenna, Audra & Scott Spielberger...the Senior Pros who kick my butt on a regular basis!
MY NEIGHBORHOOD CREW...Where It All Started (it's all your fault!):
John Zoll - Took me to my first pickleball outing
Bernadette Leach (my first driving experience...she trusted me with her golf cart!), Amanda & Rob Morgan, Shay Dossa, Cheri Marshall, Amy Carlin, Chun Chen, Denny Kennedy...it really does take a village!
Gina Adams - Gave me my first Hudef paddle
Hudef Paddles believed in me and supplied me with paddles as I began my journey.
Thrive Paddles, thank you for your support along the way.
Vorzani clothing...wow! What a brand! The clothes are soft, comfortable, and made with minimal toxins! I love it!