Zac Crane

Zac’s unique talents and skills will support Kingdom Franchisees by creating and providing exceptional media content that grows the Pickleball Kingdom brand and sphere of influence.

Before joining Pickleball Kingdom, Zac was the owner of 4TheAges, a thriving media company known for its innovative content creation. Zac has also made significant contributions as the lead graphic designer and video editor for BogeyBandits/BigDaws, a YouTube sensation renowned for their viral content. Zac’s track record of success is underscored by his ability to deliver compelling content that resonates with audiences across various platforms.

As a leader in media creation, Zac is dedicated to staying ahead of industry trends and fostering innovation approach. With his wealth of experience and unwavering dedication to his craft, Zac continues to shape the landscape of media production, leaving a lasting impact on the industry and inspiring others to pursue their creative passions.

Zac Crane

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.”