Tag: Collin Johns

Collin Johns is an elite professional pickleball player known for his strategic mindset, versatile shot-making, and commanding presence on the doubles court. As of 2025, Collin is recognized as one half of the world’s #1 ranked men’s doubles team alongside his younger brother Ben Johns. He has earned widespread respect for his calm composure, intelligent play, and deep understanding of pickleball’s evolving strategies. With over 35 Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) men’s doubles titles and a career podium percentage of 74%, Collin continues to shape the sport’s competitive landscape.

Early Life

Born and raised in Maryland, Collin Johns grew up as the oldest of seven siblings, including fellow professional player Ben Johns. His athletic journey began with various racquet sports, including tennis and table tennis, playing competitively throughout his youth. Collin’s professional tennis career spanned over five years on the ATP Tour, during which he attained a career-high singles ranking of 978 and doubles ranking of 939.

After stepping away from full-time tennis, Collin transitioned into coaching high-performance junior and collegiate tennis at Florida Gulf Coast University. Subsequently, he worked as a head racquets professional at prestigious clubs, including Baltimore Country Club and The Club at Mediterra, further honing his coaching and racquet skills.

Family Life

Collin’s family is deeply entwined with his professional journey. The Johns household is known for producing top-tier pickleball talent, including Ben Johns, the world’s #1 male player, and PPA Tour reporter Hannah Johns. Collin maintains strong bonds with his siblings and credits their competitive yet supportive environment for fostering his disciplined tennis and pickleball career.

Currently residing in Austin, Texas, Collin balances his athletic commitments with a robust coaching career, actively mentoring professional players and leading instructional clinics nationally and internationally.

Career

Collin made his professional pickleball debut in 2019 at the US Open, instantly making deep tournament runs with a semifinal finish in men’s singles. By 2020, he had firmly established himself among the top-ranked men in both singles and doubles.

Renowned for his favorite shots—reset blocks and forehand dinks—which are adaptations from his tennis and table tennis background, Collin attributes his success to a holistic approach to the sport, embracing pickleball’s ever-evolving tactics.

In 2022, Collin relocated to Austin, Texas, to train full-time at the Austin Pickle Ranch, reflecting his dedication to the sport. The Johns brothers formed a formidable partnership, concluding the 2022–2024 seasons as the world’s #1 men’s doubles team. Their partnership boasts 43 medals with a striking 74% podium finish and a 56% title-winning percentage, highlighted by victories including gold at the 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships.

Beyond competition, Collin co-founded several pickleball-focused businesses including Pickleball 360, Johns Design & Consulting, and My Pickleball Coach/DUPR Coach, contributing education, coaching, and technological innovation to the pickleball community.

He serves as a global ambassador for Dill Dinkers indoor pickleball facilities and represents JOOLA Pickleball as a signed professional athlete. Collin also coaches top female professionals like Tina Pisnik and Etta Tuionetoa, highlighting his expertise and influence in player development.

Net Worth

Collin Johns’ net worth is not publicly available.

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