Sanjay and Dhaval Patel

Sanjay and Dhaval Patel’s unique talents and skills will support Kingdom Franchisees by supporting them from the beginning to end and beyond of their 150 clubs in Northern Ohio, Florida Coast, North Carolina, Indiana, Illinois, Louisville, Northern VA/DC, and New York.

Sanjay Patel, with over two decades of experience in owning and managing diverse service businesses and franchises in New York City and Cincinnati, has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence. His passion for cultivating community-driven environments has found a perfect match in Pickleball Kingdom’s mission, as he works to provide top-tier playing experiences throughout the United States.

Dhaval Patel has a proven track record of success in leading multiple enterprises, from hotels to construction projects. He transforms ideas into reality through teamwork and dedication. His visionary leadership and commitment to fostering growth have been instrumental in driving this expansion forward.

Together, Sanjay and Dhaval’s shared venture brings the worlds of sport and community under one roof, nurturing a vibrant pickleball culture. They aim to empower people and strengthen communities through sport.

Sanjay and Dhaval Patel

Ace Rodrigues

Founder and CEO

When asked how he came up with the concept of Pickleball Kingdom, Ace likes to say, “On a windy, dirty court while standing in the sun waiting to play on January 9, 2021, I said out loud, ‘There has to be a better way.’ And then God threw this lightning bolt of a mission into my heart that has lit my brain on fire, and it’s been blazing ever since.”  

And the pickleball world has been better for it. Ace’s past experiences founding companies, scaling growth, and creating support networks, primarily in the financial services and energy efficiency sectors, serves him well in setting the go-forward vision to build Pickleball Kingdom.   

Having developed and coined numerous concepts and phrases that are now industry standards, Ace’s innovative approach continues to craft the path for not only the Kingdom brand, but the greater indoor pickleball industry itself. The creation of “Pickleball Paddle Battle,” a competition reality show is one such example of Ace’s leading-edge thinking.  

Originally from Hawaii, Ace has been married to Tracy for over 30 years and they have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Ace and Tracy love sports, movies, and eating out. 

What motivates him? “I’m the most blessed man on the planet. So, my drive is to create Kings and Queens of Kingdoms, which are our franchisees, first throughout America, then throughout the world.”