Monica Paolicelli

Monica Paolicelli is a dedicated professional pickleball player from the United States, known for her competitive spirit and significant contributions to the sport. Transitioning from a background in soccer, she has made notable strides in the pickleball community through both her athletic achievements and her roles in coaching and event organization.

Early Life

Monica Paolicelli hails from McLean, Virginia. During her high school years at Paul VI, she was an active athlete, participating in soccer and basketball. She continued her athletic journey at James Madison University, where she played Division I soccer for a year before switching to club soccer, ultimately graduating in 2013.

Family Life

While specific details about Monica Paolicelli’s family life are not publicly disclosed, it is known that her aunt and uncle, Jim and Cici Koons, played a pivotal role in introducing her to pickleball. Their encouragement led her to explore and eventually pursue the sport professionally.

Career

Monica Paolicelli embarked on her professional pickleball career in 2021, making an impressive debut by finishing 4th out of 15 teams in her first mixed pro event at the Tournament of Champions.

Her career highlights include:

• Securing two Pro Gold Medals in 2022 at the Atlantic City Pickleball Open, one of the largest indoor tournaments in the country.

• Achieving top 5 finishes at the APP New York Open, New Jersey, and Philadelphia events in 2022.

• Earning a Women’s Pro Doubles Gold Medal and a Mixed Pro Silver Medal at the 2022 GAMMA Classic.

As of May 2025, Monica Paolicelli has competed in 9 professional tournaments, participating in a total of 45 matches with a career record of 16 wins and 24 losses.

Beyond competing, Monica Paolicelli has contributed to the sport by serving as the Director of Pickleball at Dill Dinkers Indoor facility and providing private lessons, showcasing her commitment to growing the pickleball community.

Net Worth

There is no publicly available information regarding Monica Paolicelli’s net worth.