Allie is one of the lead female coaches with Pickleball Getaways, working alongside top professionals Ben Johns and Dekel Bar. With a background as a kindergarten teacher, she has transitioned into a full-time pickleball pro and coach. Allie’s approach to the game emphasizes the fundamentals—dinking, resets, drops, and above all, patience.
American former professional baseball pitcher and 2x MLB All-Star and World Series Champion. Current resident of Kansas City, MO
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I’ve always been an athlete at heart. Beyond tennis and pickleball, I’ve competed in beach volleyball leagues, soccer, performed professionally in aerial silks, played a professional spikeball tournament, and even competed in beach tennis back when it was played with traditional rackets. Sport—and the performing arts—have always been my outlet for creativity, connection, and pushing limits. Pickleball just happens to be the latest (and loudest) expression of that.
A first-generation Haitian-American born and raised in Brooklyn, Da’Vinchi is an actor whose unique personality, charismatic good looks, and raw talent has created a considerable amount of buzz in Hollywood. Da’Vinchi can be seen co-leading the cast in the highly anticipated Starz series, “BMF” from executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. Da’Vinchi plays the lead role of the infamous ‘Terry Flenory. He also holds a recurring role in CW’s hit series “All American” which caught the attention of acclaimed director Gavin O’Connor, who cast him in his first movie “The Way Back” by Warner Bros starring Ben Affleck.
In his spare time, Da’Vinchi is an all-around sports enthusiast. He loves playing basketball, baseball, football, hiking, golfing and tennis. He also loves to create music and is an avid player of the piano and guitar.
Additionally, Da’Vinchi is an outspoken advocate for mental health and is passionate about fostering conversations around mental health awareness by shedding light on resources, organizations and
platforms within both his personal circle and his greater fanbase. He has successfully used his rising platform over the last years to help shed a light on mental illness in black and brown communities. He started his Mental Health Awareness College Tour and has drawn thousands to hear him speak on the topic of the current mental health crisis that is overtaking our youth in America.
Danny Jensen is a former Division I athlete at Ohio State, a professional pickleball player, and the founder and CEO of Paddle & Passport—a luxury travel company that combines world-class pickleball coaching with five-star destinations. As a professional coach, he’s brought the sport to players around the globe, including U.S. military bases in over 16+ countries
The newest member of 610 Sports Radio, Drew joined the station in the summer of 2023 moving to KC from his hometown of Indianapolis. A graduate of Butler University, Drew has worked in multiple markets around the country. When not at work, you can find drew on the golf course or watching college football.
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Eli, a former collegiate tennis player turned pickleball pro. is a top coach based in Northern Colorado. There he teaches over 20 private lessons a week and leads group classes and camps. Eli combines pro tour experience with a passion for helping players of all levels improve with purpose.
Former college basketball player and Guinness World Record (farthest football throw into a target by a female) who has become one of the foremost female creators in all of sports.
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Mac's dream since he was 8 years old was to be in sports radio, talking about the Chiefs. Born and raised in KC, Mac has pursued his passion to Nashville, Wyoming, Nashville (again), and finally back home where his dream is now a reality. In his free time you can find him with his fiancee, playing disc golf, playing with his dogs, or drinking a beer and watching a game with his friends and family.
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American former professional soccer player and 2025 Sporting Legends inductee. 2012 MLS Defender of the Year and 2023 MLS Cup winner. Member of the United States national team during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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Former top ten professional pickleball player and college tennis player. Co-founder of Legacy Sports Pro.
Former #1 ranked female singles and doubles player, winner of 32 PPA titles. Former All-American collegiate tennis player.
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Former NFL Wide receiver and 2018 Hall of Fame Inductee. He currently ranks third in NFL history in career receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.
American former professional basketball player. UNC Tar Heel star and member of their 2009 NCAA championship team.
Current MLP and PPA athlete. Former Division I tennis player.
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Zack Taylor is a Kansas City native living in Los Angeles, California. He is a full time touring professional on the APP Tour, sponsored by Joola Pickleball. With over 20 5.0 gold medals under his belt, and 3 professional medals to his name, Zack is so excited to be back in his hometown for PickleCon!