Founder and CEO of National Junior Pickleball

Courtney Loughridge is deeply committed to nurturing the junior pickleball community. For two years, she tirelessly sought tournament opportunities for her son, Jack (@Jack_pickleball), who found himself competing against adults due to the lack of options. Her daughter Lily, a competitive swimmer who enjoys pickleball recreationally, also didn’t have an avenue to participate with others of similar age and skill level.

Drawing from her background in community programming and non-profit development, Courtney embarked on a mission to address the unmet needs of parents like herself. She created NJP as a supportive community where players, from beginners to advanced, can compete against their peers in a friendly environment and share their passion for pickleball.