INTRODUCING LEE WHITWELL. PICKLEBALL PRO PLAYER, COACH & MEDIA PERSONALITY.
Hailing from Gibraltar, Lee Whitwell is an exceptional athlete with a dedicated US fan base. Initially excelling in tennis as a Division 2 national champion at Francis Marion University, her journey pivoted to pickleball after college. She swiftly won her first tournament in 2017 and progressed to the professional league, earning MVP honors with MLP.
Lee's spirited and fearless style on the court has endeared her to fans. Additionally, she is a certified pickleball coach and a commentator at major tournaments, known for her infectious smile and enduring enthusiasm for the sport.
WHO IS LEE?
Professional Coaching
Lee is a Top Ranked International Professional Pickleball Player and Coach.
Pickleball MVP Player
Voted MVP of Inaugural Major League Pickleball (MLP) event 2021 and again in 2022.
Content Creator
Tournament pundit, match commentator, podcast guest, youtube content creator.
Tournament Strategy & Planning
APP Next Gen Tournament Director and Mentor.
Social Media Influencer
Lee has a Global Social Media Presence with a considerable reach.
Presenter / Speaker / Commentator
Book Lee as your guest speaker, podcast guest.
Team Building
Team Building coordinator for Fortune 500 Companies.
Brand Ambassador
Lee is sponsored and endorses various sportswear brands & products.
Voted Most Valuable Player of Major League Pickleball (MLP) Event 2021.
Voted Most Valuable Player of Major League Pickleball (MLP) Event 2022 for the second time.
Social Media Influencer with over 28,000 followers on Instagram.
Top Ranked International Professional Pickleball Player and Coach.
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.
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