Professional Pickleball Player

Jay Devilliers

Player / Coach / Father / Ambassador

Fluent in English · Spanish · French

“Pickleball gave me a new purpose. What started as a passion turned into a career, and now it’s a platform to make a bigger impact. I’m driven by the challenge of competition, the people around me and the opportunity to help others reach their full potential – on and off the court.”— Jay Devilliers

Career Highlights

A Proven Track Record

Competing at the highest level across the PPA, APP and APP NextGen, making an impact against the best in the world, finishing on the podium and continuing to grow as a player.

  • 20+Pro Tour TitlesPPA / APP
  • 90+Podium FinishesCareer
  • No. 1APP RankingCareer high
  • No. 2PPA RankingCareer high
  • 1000+Pro MatchesAcross all levels

Career Timeline

The Journey

From a foundation in elite tennis to the world stage of pickleball, Jay’s journey has been built on competition, reinvention, and a commitment to developing the next generation. Each chapter—from pro tennis and collegiate competition to tour titles, global club launches, and academy leadership—reflects his drive to grow the game on and off the court.

Be Part of the Journey
  1. Pro tennis debut at the Bruguera Tennis Academy.
  2. Division I tennis at Wichita State University.
  3. Hitting partner at the US Open Tennis Championships.
  4. Director at Chicken N Pickle.
  5. Pickleball debut at the US Open.
  6. APP and PPA debut; first APP title.
  7. First APP and PPA titles; MLP debut; finished the year ranked #1 in the APP.
  8. Played full-time on the PPA and APP tours; finished the year in the top five in men’s singles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles; earned 65+ medals across all tours.
  9. Returned to the MLP Tour; launched Elite Pickleball Vacation with Callie Jo Smith.
  10. Launched Papaya Pickleball Club in Bangkok, Thailand, and Smash Pickleball Club in Toulouse, France.
  11. US Open Champion; returned to the APP Tour; became Director of The Academy at the National Pickleball Center.
Players gathered on court at The Academy

Beyond Competition

The Academy

Elite & High-Performance Programs

I’m proud to be leading The Academy at the National Pickleball Center in Naples, Florida. Here, we’re building a community focused on player development, elite training and a shared love of the game.

  • Private & Group LessonsAll levels, all ages
  • Programs, Camps & ClinicsAll-level training
  • Junior DevelopmentBuilding future champions
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