League Founders & Administrators
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League Administrator & Co-Founder
Pickleball was on Amy’s radar, and when Rosina invited her to a newbie clinic in May 2021, she was instantly hooked—joining SMPA the same day!
By March 2022, Amy wasn’t just playing; she joined the SMPA Board and was helping to shape the pickleball scene. That October, concerned about the lack of winter play locations, she and Rosina launched Westside’s first ladder league weeks later, powered by sponsorship from SMPA. Amy has been a regular player at CSHS and SeaTac ever since.
As League Administrator, volunteering isn’t just about the game—for Amy it’s about creating play opportunities and building community, something that makes her happy.
Walkout Song: “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen
Bucket List: Make time to take a cooking class in every country I visit.
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League Administrator & Co-Founder
In May 2021, Rosina joined a Georgetown pickleball clinic with Amy as a way to stay social and active outdoors. The moment she picked up the paddle, she knew this was the sport for her!
In October 2021—concerned about having nowhere indoor to play as the winter rains and dark evenings loomed, Rosina called Amy and said, "Let's start our own pickleball league!" Three weeks later, Westside Pickleball was born. Bringing people together through play while giving back to the community fills her with joy and a great sense of purpose.
Walkout Song: “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers
Bucket List: Travel, anywhere & everywhere. And one day live the simple life beachside, with paddle in hand.
League Coordinators
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Erin was first introduced to pickleball by a friend during the pandemic. In the fall of 2023, she discovered Westside Pickleball and embraced the opportunity to engage in the sport. After dedicating the past 15 years to raising her daughter and supporting her endeavors, Erin has now found time for pickleball — that fosters community and connection.
Erin has played in both CSHS and SeaTac leagues. Inspired by the unity and energy of the Westside Pickleball community, she stepped up to volunteer as the League Coordinator at SeaTac on Monday nights.
Walkout Song: Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G.
Bucket List: Riding a camel through the desert at sunset or cage diving with a great white shark.
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Khanh started dabbling in pickleball in 2024, but got serious after he moved to Seattle in 2025. He joined Westside in the Fall 2025 and plays at Side Out. After volunteering once at Rally on the Rock, he wanted to get even more involved because of how welcoming the Westside community has been.
Walkout Song: “Lift” by Binz
Bucketlist: Visit every Disneyland in the world — with two down and four to go.
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Chris Fry started playing pickleball in 2019, looking for something active beyond golf and hiking—and quickly got hooked. Since joining WPL in 2024, Chris has played at Tukwila and Sea-Tac, enjoying the game and the community. Volunteering felt like a natural step—just a way to give back to a sport he loves.
Walkout Song: "The Champ Is Here" by Jadakiss
Bucket List: Visiting Scotland, Ireland, and Norway
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It all started as a fun way to bond with her husband—beyond just sharing a beer—but quickly turned into a full-fledged passion for the sport.
She has been playing with Westside since these leagues first started at CSHS. Since then, she’s played at every league location and is a League Coordinator at Tukwila. But she’s not just a player—she’s a volunteer with a mission. Her goal? To make pickleball easily accessible to everyone in the community. She’s also determined to see the league thrive, knowing it directly benefits local schools and brings people together.
Walkout Song: “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” by Pat Benatar
Bucket List: Visiting all seven continents and playing pickleball on each of them.
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Alyson picked up pickleball in Summer 2024 as a fun way to stay active and keep up with her growing kids—though she’s still chasing that elusive win against them! She joined Westside in the Tukwila league in Winter 2025 and quickly fell in love with the welcoming community and chance to sharpen her game. Off the court, Alyson’s all about giving back: she volunteers to help more youth discover pickleball as a joyful way to build coordination, teamwork, and lasting friendships.
Walkout Song: “Dancing Queen” by Abba
Bucket List: Recently met a cousin I didn't know I had on a pickleball court. PB bucket list is complete!
League Operations
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Allison grew up on the tennis court and first learned pickleball from her dad. She picked it back up a couple years ago through coworkers and was instantly hooked by the fast pace games. She joined Westside at Tukwila where she loved the welcoming vibe. Allison volunteers because she likes how Westside strives to build and foster community. She believes pickleball is for everyone, and she loves helping others learn and grow in the game.
Walkout Song: “Abracadabra” by Lady Gaga
Bucketlist: An RV cross-country tour with the kids!
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Maeja discovered pickleball about a year and a half ago when a friend introduced her to the game—and she was instantly hooked! She joined WPL in January 2024 and has since played at Seatac, Tukwila, and CSHS. Wanting to give back to the community, Maeja stepped up as a volunteer to help with lead set-up at CSHS, and now in this new role as Waitlist Coordinator.
Walkout Song: "...Ready For It?" by Taylor Swift
Bucket List: Visit Patagonia
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Stephanie Dickman picked up pickleball in early 2023, just looking for a fun way to stay active with a friend—and got instantly hooked. She joined Westside in Fall 2024 at the SeaTac location, starting out as a sub and quickly jumping in as a full-time player. Volunteering with the league was a no-brainer for Stephanie: it’s her way of giving back to a community that’s brought her so much joy.
Walkout Song: “Into the Unknown” by Frozen 2
Bucketlist: Hoping to cross this off soon — visit all 7 continents with a trip to Antarctica.
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Andy discovered pickleball just a year ago, adding it to his already active bowling life—and now he’s hooked on both! He joined WPL in January 2025 and plays at Tukwila and Side Out Tsunami. Andy loves the league’s community so much that he volunteers, happily chatting pickleball with anyone who’ll listen.
Walkout Song: “Run” by Lane 8 & Kasablanca
Bucket List: Reaching a 3.5 DUPR rating and playing pickleball in all 50 states.
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Elena has been playing pickleball since January 2024, and joined Westside Pickleball in the fall that same year.
Grateful for the sport that helped her rediscover an active lifestyle, Elena stepped up as a League Coordinator for our Beginner’s League at Tukwila. She is dedicated to spreading the joy of pickleball to new players in our community.
Walkout Song: “Dynamite” by BTS
Bucketlist: Play pickleball in different countries. Thailand has been crossed off.
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Laurie started playing pickleball on a family court in the early days of the sport. She discovered open play 5 years ago, and her enthusiasm to play skyrocketed 1.5 years ago. Joy of community, great exercise, competitive nature, and fun has kept her coming back. She currently plays in the CSHS league.
She's volunteering this season to give back to the welcoming community that helped her feel at home and to keep growing her pickleball circle.
Walkout Song: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin
Bucket List: Scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef.
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Lorrie tried pickleball for the first time in late 2023 and was instantly hooked. One Google search for “pickleball in West Seattle” led her to Westside Pickleball, where she jumped into league play and—by February 2024—fully embraced her new addiction.
She volunteers because she loves the idea of introducing kids to this growing sport and helping them fall in love with it just like she did.
Walkout Song: “Sorry Not Sorry” by Demi Lovato
Bucket List: Slowing down, soaking up the simple joys, spending more time with her favorite people, laughing more, and of course… lots of pickleball.