Kyle Yates

Kyle Yates is a pioneer of the sport and one of the earliest stars in pickleball. He started playing in 2014 after his uncle introduced him to the sport that would change his life forever. Kyle quickly recognized his talent after taking gold in his very first tournament and decided to leave the University of Florida to play pickleball full-time. Shortly after that, Kyle became the #1 doubles player in the world in 2018. By 2022 he earned the #18 spot on the global pickleball rankings and has won 6 U.S Open gold medals, 4 USAPA national medals, and 15 USAPA national medals.