John Cincola is a professional pickleball player, coach, and content creator based in Austin, Texas. Transitioning from a successful tennis career, Cincola has become a prominent figure in the pickleball community, known for his strategic play and engaging instructional content.
Early Life
Born in Moline, Illinois, John Cincola was active in multiple sports during his youth, including basketball, tennis, and golf. He eventually focused on tennis, playing at the Division I level for the University of Illinois at Chicago. After college, he dedicated over 15 years to coaching tennis, working primarily with high-level junior players. In 2018, encouraged by his parents, Cincola tried pickleball and quickly became passionate about the sport.
Family Life
John Cincola is married to Marisa, and together they have twin daughters, Hadley and Stella. In pursuit of better opportunities in pickleball and a favorable climate, the family relocated to Austin, Texas. Outside of pickleball, Cincola enjoys playing disc golf.
Career
Since turning professional in 2018, Cincola has competed in over 50 professional tournaments, participating in nearly 300 matches across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events. He has earned more than 20 professional medals, including a doubles gold at the APP Chicago.
Cincola has been ranked as high as #5 in the world in singles and has been a member of Major League Pickleball teams such as the Hard Eights and the Frisco Pandas. He also maintains a popular YouTube channel, “John Cincola Pickleball,” where he shares instructional videos and match analyses.
Net Worth
As of June 2025, there is no publicly available information regarding John Cincola’s net worth. While some professional pickleball players have disclosed earnings, Cincola’s financial details remain undisclosed
