As one of the most accomplished and recognizable faces in professional pickleball, Tyson McGuffin has built a reputation that stretches far beyond the court. A JOOLA Professional and top-ranked competitor, Tyson has become a symbol of what happens when talent, tenacity, and heart collide.

Raised in Lake Chelan, Washington, Tyson comes from a family that lives and breathes competition. With a wrestling coach for a father, grit and discipline were part of his DNA from day one. Though wrestling was his first love - and nearly his college path - Tyson’s passion shifted to tennis, where he made his mark by winning two state titles and earning a college scholarship. At first, for Pickleball, it wasn’t easy - but quitting was never an option. Armed with relentless work ethic and tennis instincts, Tyson turned pro just six months after picking up a paddle. He hasn’t looked back since.