Izaak Gonzalez
As a current member and player of the Pepino Pickleball pro team, Izaak has relentlessly worked his way up the pickleball playing ladder and is currently representing Pepino at the highest level. He began his competitive playing journey as a novice 3.5 player in 2020 and has since then risen to now competing against some of the game’s elite top ranked 5.0+ and professional pickleball players in the world. Off the courts, Izaak is a remarkable ambassador of the game, an asset to his pickleball community, and an inspiration to his family, friends, and elementary kids and local youth.
Taylor Garcia
Taylor Garcia is a professional Pickleball player originally from Mandeville (New Orleans area), Louisiana, but currently based in Washington, D.C..
Following a decorated collegiate tennis career, Garcia started playing pickleball in April 2023 and quickly climbed the professional ranks to reach PPA Tour career high world rankings of #15 in singles, #44 in women's doubles, and #48 in mixed doubles.
She enjoys giving back to the pickleball community who welcomed her with open arms, and she has spent time playing pickleball with U.S. troops deployed overseas, donating paddles and gear to the Iraqi Children's Foundation for vulnerable youth in Iraq, and organizing pickleball play days across the U.S.
Eliel Herminas
Eliel is a 23-year-old professional pickleball player originally from Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. Having started his pickleball journey in 2021, he quickly rose through the ranks to compete at the professional level. Now residing in New Braunfels, Texas, Eliel balances his athletic career with a passion for anime, video editing, and traveling. He enjoys exploring new foods and cultures, making the most of every opportunity to learn and experience something new.
Mario Barrientos
Mario Barrientos is a professional pickleball player originally from Santiago, Chile, now residing in Utah.
He discovered pickleball in 2019 and quickly rose through the professional ranks, earning a spot in the top 50 DUPR worldwide across men’s doubles, mixed doubles, and singles. Mario is also the #1 ranked player from Chile, making history in his home country.
Off the court, Mario enjoys quality time with his wife, Steph, and their three kids. Whether competing at the highest level or playing with friends at the local courts, his passion for the sport is undeniable. Beyond pickleball, he works as an accountant at Deloitte, balancing his professional career with his love for the game.