Hometown: Sylvania, Ohio

Age: 62

Rank: #8

Experience: 10 years

With 10 years of pickleball experience, Desi is a prominent player on the GCPA tournament series. She continues to refine her game, practicing as much as possible in the offseason.

A vibrant 62-year-old pickleball standout, Desi regularly outplays competitors more than half her age with sharp instincts and relentless energy. A former math teacher, ski instructor, gymnast, diver, and softball player, she brings a lifetime of athletic discipline and competitive fire to every match.