Member Recognition
Celebrating the outstanding players, coaches, facilities, and volunteers who make the Pickle Berry community exceptional.
Coach of the Year
3 awards
Lisa Rodriguez
Miami, FL
PPR-certified coach who trained 200+ students and launched a youth program
James Thompson
Austin, TX
Developed the community's first adaptive pickleball program for players with disabilities
Priya Sharma
Chicago, IL
Built a coaching curriculum adopted by 12 facilities nationwide
Community Builder
2 awards
Angela Torres
San Diego, CA
Founded the Women's Pickleball Network connecting 500+ female players
Mike Johnson
Denver, CO
Created a youth after-school pickleball program serving 3 school districts
Facility of the Year
3 awards
Saddlebrook Resort
Saddlebrook Resort— Wesley Chapel, FL
Expanded to 24 dedicated pickleball courts with state-of-the-art lighting
Oasis Pickleball Club
Oasis Pickleball Club— Dallas, TX
Community-driven facility hosting 50+ events per year
Agape Tennis & Pickleball Academy
Agape Tennis & Pickleball Academy— Fort Worth, TX
Pioneered indoor-outdoor hybrid court design
Most Improved Player
2 awards
Tyler Brooks
Nashville, TN
Went from beginner to 4.5 DUPR rating in under 12 months
Emma Wilson
Atlanta, GA
Advanced from 3.0 to 4.0 and won her first tournament within 8 months
Player of the Year
3 awards
Marcus Chen
Toronto, ON
Dominated local tournaments with a 92% win rate and mentored 15 new players
Sarah Mitchell
Vancouver, BC
Won 3 regional championships and organized weekly open play sessions
David Park
Calgary, AB
Undefeated in singles play for 6 consecutive months
Sportsmanship Award
2 awards
Carlos Mendez
Phoenix, AZ
Known for welcoming new players and always offering coaching tips after matches
Jennifer Lee
San Francisco, CA
Exemplary conduct in tournaments and mentoring youth players
Volunteer of the Year
2 awards
Robert Kim
Seattle, WA
Organized 40+ community events and recruited 100 new members
Laura Patterson
Portland, OR
Led fundraising efforts that built 6 new public courts