· By Bill Durham
Rachel Rhoney
- Former Division I tennis player at the University of North Carolina at Asheville
- Certified Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR)
- Works to grow pickleball leagues and tournaments in her day job
- Introduced to pickleball in 2021 and quickly fell in love with the sport
- Plays at the 4.5+ level and aspiring 5.0 player in doubles and singles
- Passionate about the mental aspect of sport and preparation, which has fueled her brand Zen Pickleball, where she shares her journey and tips towards playing in a flow state