INTRODUCING LEE WHITWELL. #1 WORLD RANKED FEMALE SENIOR PICKLEBALL PRO PLAYER, COACH, CONSULTANT, MEDIA PERSONALITY & BUSINESS OWNER
Lee Whitwell is not only the number one ranked female senior pro in the world and the top ranked international player but also a respected coach, and Pickleball club consultant. Voted MVP of Major League Pickleball (MLP) in both 2021 and 2022, she continues to be an inspiration both on and off the court. She captivates audiences with her humor and crowd engagement and her journey through the sport is not just about her individual success and podium wins, but more importantly growing the game at the grass roots level and giving back.
In addition to her competitive career, Lee is the Next Gen National Team Coach, where she helps mentor, train and develop the future stars of pickleball. She is also the co-founder, alongside her business partner and friend Angela Farmer, of Game ChangeHER Events - a grassroots pickleball events company dedicated to empowering women, particularly focusing on the senior pro division and the 45+ recreational player. Together they advocate for the growth of women’s pickleball at both national and international levels. Lee embodies sportsmanship, kindness, and a genuine passion for the sport
WHO IS LEE?
#1 Ranked Senior
Lee is would number one ranked female senior player, who was also voted as MVP of MLP in 2021 and 2022;.
Professional Coach
National Coach of APP Next Gen National Team
Coach to current touring pros
Content Creator
Match commentator, podcast guest, youtube content creator.
Social Media Influencer
Lee has a Global Social Media Presence with a considerable reach and an online following of over 50K
Presenter / Speaker / Commentator
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Brand Ambassador
Lee is sponsored and endorses various sportswear brands & products.
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GET IN TOUCH
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World #1, voted by her pro peers and fans as MLP's MVP, Whitwell has quickly gained the hearts of pickleball players throughout America and is a proven fan favorite every time she steps on the court.
Pickleball MVP Player 2021
Voted MVP of Inaugural Major League Pickleball (MLP) event 2021. Click here to watch .
HIGHLIGHTS
Pickleball MVP Player 2022
Voted MVP of Second Major League Pickleball (MLP) event 2022.
Professional Coaching
Top Ranked International Professional Pickleball Player and Coach.
Professional Coaching
Top Ranked International Professional Pickleball Player and Coach.
Brand Ambassador
Professional Pickleball Player, Lee Whitwell, Pairs OOfoamâ„¢ With Humour in Her Sport.
Pickleball Winner
Lee’s achievements on court earned her the monicker ‘The Dragon Slayer’ by fans.
Brand Ambassador
Lee has represented the MLP internationally as a brand ambassador in Spain, the United Kingdom as well as across the states.
Influencer Marketing
International Social Media Presence and Sports Influencer. Lead Professional Pickleball Registry Clinician, Speaker and Presenter.
Player Profile
In a short space of time Lee has made an impact in the world of Pickle Ball that is undeniable.
PODCASTS
The Kitchen Konversation
In this episode of Kitchen Konversations, we sit down with The Dragon Slayer aka Lee WhitVERYwell aka The Crusher of Hopes & Dreams aka The Rock of Gibraltar aka Lee Motherfucken Whitwell, our season one Major League Pickleball MVP. Lee embodies everything great about Pickleball, proving that age and gender are not always determining factors in this great sport. Here she dives into her journey getting into Pickleball, her success at MLP, all of her new nicknames and so much more!
Pickleball - Wisdom & Wellness
Episode 2 of Pickleball Wisdom if finally here! Pro player Austin "The Amazon Man" Tchikatilov interviews pro and pickleball celebrity Lee Whitwell on everything from why pickleball builds community to where the sport is going.
Better Pickleball
Lee Whitwell, a professional pickleball player, shares her remarkable voyage within the realm of pickleball, recounting her path to achievement, her interactions with the vibrant pickleball community, and her vision for the future.
The Eddie and Webby Pickleball Podcast
Eddie and Webby talk Beer, Tech and Pickleball! Each podcast contains a full, in-depth review of a specific beer, a review of the latest technology, and engaging discussions about pickleball adventures.
Podcast 90 - Lee Whitwell
Eddy and Webby are joined by the Major League Pickleball Season #1 MVP
The Dink : PicklePod
PicklePod gets a visit from Major League Pickleball MVP, @ladyofgibraltor, Lee Whitwell. Tyson vents about pickleball ratings and Lee shows us how to find a fair game and expose sandbaggers with the DUPR rating system. Thomas has been busy cracking the NML code and we’ve got to talk about Michael Phelps vs Larry Fitzgerald.
Ep. 8 with Lee Whitwell | MLP Career Trajectory & DUPR
🎙Ep. 8 pod drop! Listen to Lee Whitwell's story on how MLP has shaped her career, and of course, learn about how DUPR is making the amateur pickleball experience more enjoyable for all.
