APP Announces 2025 U.S. National Team: The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) has revealed the 2025 APP U.S. National Team, consisting of 13 young, promising pickleball professionals. These players were selected based on rankings, tournament results, head-to-head performances, and their development potential in the sport.
A Platform for Future Champions
The team will undergo a comprehensive program designed to hone their skills, including training camps, coaching, mentoring, and physical evaluations. Players will also have opportunities to compete internationally in prestigious pickleball events powered by the APP.
APP Founder Ken Herrmann emphasized the importance of the Next Gen program, which serves as the talent pipeline for the national team.
“One of my main missions at the APP has always been to provide a platform to develop future pickleball champions, and that’s at the core of the APP Next Gen program, from which we source the APP U.S. National Team players.” – (Herrmann)
“Our APP U.S. National Team represents the best of the best in the APP Next Gen platform. These are fast-rising players with a world of potential, and it is my honor to lay the foundation for success for each and every one of them. Through educational seminars, on-site coaching, international exposure and the support of our coaching staff, we’ll truly make a difference for these players.” – (Herrmann)
2025 APP U.S. National Team Roster
The 2025 team includes talented athletes from across the country, ranging from seasoned players to emerging stars. The roster consists of:
- Eli Bertram (Boca Raton, Fla.)
- Jayden Broderick (Greenville, S.C.)
- Ronan Camron (Fort Myers, Fla.)
- Ava Cavataio (West Palm Beach, Fla.)
- Lauren Mercado (Las Vegas, Nev.)
- Bella Nelson (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
- Drake Palm (La Costa, Calif.)
- Clayton Powell (Bend, Ore.)
- Brooke Revuelta (Miami, Fla.)
- Aidan Schenk (Portland, Ore.)
- Alexa Schull (Miami, Fla.)
- Elliott Schupp (Bentonville, Ark.)
- Leah Tauber (Cardiff, Calif.)
Schull Shares Excitement for Team
Alexa Schull, who recently claimed first place at the 2024 APP Next Gen Series event in Fort Lauderdale, expressed her enthusiasm about joining the team.
“I’m so honored to be part of this year’s APP U.S. National Team. Being part of this amazing team, with some of the best coaches and players in the sport, will help me take my game to the next level.” – (Schull)
Coaching Staff and Training at The Fort
Ken Herrmann will serve as the director of the 2025 APP U.S. National Team. He will be joined by Chad Edwards, a former collegiate coach and current APP Tour broadcaster, and Lee Whitwell, an AARP Champions Division APP Tour pro, who will both serve as head coaches.
“It’s an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to coach and develop the next generation of up-and-coming pros as the head coach of the APP U.S. National Team. The APP is setting the standard for growth and development of players across the board and this team highlights the support the APP provides. I look forward to spending time on the courts with these young stars and watching them shine in 2025.” – (Chad Edwards)
The team will train at The Fort, APP’s state-of-the-art training and development facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Fort features 43 courts, including the world’s first pickleball stadium, offering an ideal environment for players to improve their skills and develop their game.
Camron Reflects on the Training Opportunity
Ronan Camron, a Fort Myers native, shared his excitement about the resources available at The Fort.
“Being able to train at The Fort with my fellow teammates is an incredible opportunity. The resources at The Fort are second-to-none, and being able to create friendships and be mentored by Ken, Chad and Lee is a huge honor to be part of.” – (Ronan Camron)
Role of APP Next Gen and the National Team
APP Next Gen events are the world’s only professional pickleball player development programs, offering valuable coaching and competition opportunities for younger players.
The APP U.S. National Team takes this to the next level, focusing on mentoring, training, and international exposure to ensure players are well-prepared for the future of professional pickleball.
News in Brief: APP Announces 2025 U.S. National Team
The 2025 APP U.S. National Team has been announced, featuring 13 young pickleball talents. They will train at The Fort, APP’s headquarters in Florida, under the guidance of top coaches. The program aims to develop the next generation of pickleball champions with coaching, mentoring, and international competition.
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