by Mike Melendez | Dec 26, 2017 | Weekly Player Profile
Nelson Deida Paddleball Player Profile by Mike Melendez He is known for his shot-making artistry, quick reflexes and powerful game, as well as for his confrontational on-court behavior that sometimes has landed him in trouble with referees and tournament directors....
by Mike Melendez | Dec 21, 2017 | Weekly Player Profile
Kim Avena Paddleball Player Profile by David Siegel She has done a wonderful job furthering the cause of women’s paddleball. Kim Avena founded the Women’s Empowerment paddleball Alliance three years ago to give the ladies the chance to show off their...
by Mike Melendez | Dec 7, 2017 | Legend of the Game, Weekly Player Profile
John Bruschi Paddleball Player Profile by Howard Hammer The consummate professional and the ultimate team player. Those are the words that come to mind when describing John Bruschi. In the 1960s and 1970s, I had the pleasure and great fortune of having John as my...
by Mike Melendez | Nov 28, 2017 | Weekly Player Profile
Keith Jackson Paddleball Profile By Dave Siegel OK, let’s get you thinking. Who is the best father and son paddleball team in history? Wait, we must be politically correct. Who is the best parent and child team? Although I’ve been around the game for over...
by Mike Melendez | Nov 12, 2017 | Weekly Player Profile
Mark Villarico Paddleball Profile By Dave Siegel He’s one of the best players ever from Long Island – one of the 10 best small ball competitors in the game today. Mark Villarico has all the tools. He has great power and is exceedingly fast with his hands,...
by Mike Melendez | Oct 22, 2017 | Weekly Player Profile
Lisa Michaelessi Paddleball Profile by David Siegel When Mike Melendez asked me to write a profile of Lisa Michaelessi, I said that I was not familiar with her. Mike replied, “What!! you don’t know Lisa? She was a top player in the ladies division back...
