Ambassadors
Alecia Dezzani
Santa Barbara, CA / Laguna Niguel, CA
Alecia plays throughout Santa Barbara and Orange County, splitting her time between both communities. She appreciates that while pickleball brings people together through competition, the friendships often extend well beyond the game itself. Outside of pickleball, she enjoys free diving and SCUBA diving along the California coast.
Pickleball Superpower:
One-Handed Backhand
Dream Mixed Partner:
Connor Garnett
Post-Match Meal:
Board & Brew Sandwich
Paddle of Choice:
Joola Simone Jardim Hyperion Pro IV 16mm
Eileen Aguilar
California
Eileen was drawn to pickleball by its welcoming community and the connections that form through the sport. She enjoys being part of an environment where players of all skill levels can compete, learn, and have fun together. Before pickleball, Eileen attended law school and ultimately chose a different career path.
Pickleball Superpower:
Always Up for a Challenge
Dream Mixed Partner:
THE GOAT!! (Ben Johns)
Post-Match Meal:
Burger
Paddle of Choice:
Joola Pro V Scorpeus
Ishan Vallamsetty
Thousand Oaks, CA
Ishan plays out of Rancho Conejo Playfields and enjoys the balance of competition and community that pickleball offers. He appreciates how the sport makes it easy to meet new people while always providing an opportunity to improve. Before discovering pickleball, golf was his primary sport for nearly his entire life, making pickleball his first racquet sport.
Pickleball Superpower:
Speed and Stamina
Dream Mixed Partner:
Anna Leigh Waters
Post-Match Meal:
Yogurtland (Mango Tart or Strawberry with popping boba, gummy bears, chocolate chips, and strawberries)
Paddle of Choice:
RPM V2 16mm
Kaito Haake
Half Moon Bay, CA
Kaito plays regularly at Washington Park in Burlingame and enjoys the challenge of improving his game while meeting new people through pickleball. He values the friendships that naturally develop on the court and is always looking for ways to continue growing as a player. One interesting fact about Kaito is that he is fluent in Japanese.
Pickleball Superpower:
Quick Hands
Dream Mixed Partner:
Keith Saito
Post-Match Meal:
McDonald's
Paddle of Choice:
Luzz Inferno
Tony Nardiello
Carpinteria, CA
Tony regularly plays in Carpinteria and at the Pickleball Athletic Club. He enjoys the relationships that develop through the game and values being part of a community that extends beyond the court. When he's not playing pickleball, he's spending time with his dog, William Wallace, who was named after the iconic character from Braveheart.
Pickleball Superpower:
Fast Hands and Fearless Defense
Dream Mixed Partner:
Jennifer Love Hewitt (90s Edition)
Post-Match Meal:
Sushi and Sake
Paddle of Choice:
Selkirk Elongated 16mm Boomstik