US Senior Pickleball Zone Directors
Zone Directors
Zone Directors are key to organizing and supporting pickleball tournaments in their areas. They work to plan and oversee events, including local circuit tournaments, zone championships, and national-level
competitions for US Senior Pickleball (USSP).
These directors team up with Tournament Directors to ensure everything runs smoothly. They help with planning, answer questions, and make sure tournaments follow USSP guidelines. If you’re hosting or playing in an event, your Zone Director is there to help.
Have questions or need help? Contact your Zone Director for assistance with tournaments or procedures. They’re here to make every event a success!
Meet The US Senior Pickleball Zone Directors
The Northwest Zone
Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Oregon, Wyoming, Colorado
Marcee is originally from Montana and has lived up and down the west side of the continent, from Alaska to Arizona including nearly ten years in British Columbia. Pickleball took over in 2016 when she lived in southern California on a golf course. She loves golf but suddenly really loved pickleball even more!
Moving to Washington state in 2018 brought about a temporary curtailing of her pickleball life due to weather, COVID and an injury. So she got her USA Pickleball referee credentials, and traveled to tournaments in WA and OR.
In 2023 Marcee started working for Pickleball is Great coordinating referees and being part of a team running some large tournament such as Huntsman World Senior Games, USSP Nationals and large tournaments of 500+ players. In 2024 she set the goal of playing in at least one tournament a month and working and playing more tournaments with seniors. This led her to US Senior pickleball, where she is thrilled to land.
For questions about tournaments in the West Zone, contact Marcee at:
Marcee@usseniorpickleball.com
The Southwest Zone
Hawaii, California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah
Sammy is residing in Ladera Ranch, CA, where he spent most of his time teaching pickleball, developing pickleball programs at a private racquet club in Irvine, organized tournaments and travel around the US as one of the USA Pickleball Certified Referees. He has been playing pickleball since 2018. After a few years of competing his way through tournaments, he has spent the last few years focusing more on coaching, training referees, and managing tournaments. He is also an IPTPA Level II certified instructor as well as PPR certified coach.
As a Director of Pickleball at Racquet Club of Irvine (RCI) in Irvine, CA, he manages multiple series of tournaments (sanctioned and non sanctioned), social events, members liaison and community engagement in South Orange County areas.
Sammy’s professional background was in accounting and finance as well as business system applications and projects management. He retired after being part of the SAP successful implementation team for one of the leading global medical devices manufacturers. His hobbies are domestic and international travels, culinary experience, fine wines and lots of pickleball.
For questions about tournaments in the West Zone, contact Sammy at:
sammy@usseniorpickleball.com
The South Zone
New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama
Doug retired in 2021 and was introduced to pickleball by his wife, Roxanne, who signed him up for lessons at their local Rec Center in NW Arkansas. He was hooked after his first lesson! He now plays 4-5 times per week and tries to enter at least one tournament each month. Stavig has successfully directed several of his own tournaments and has run tournaments for several other organizations and nonprofits, and he is also a pickleball instructor.
Stavig is the most decorated ambassador in US Senior Pickleball history and has brought more than 600 new members to USSP in 2024 alone! With his enthusiasm and can-do attitude, Stavig joyfully introduces countless seniors to the sport that he has become so passionate about.
For questions about tournaments in the South Zone, contact Doug at:
Doug@usseniorpickleball.com
The North Zone
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota
Matt is from Springfield, MO, where he and his wife Andrea have a busy live with their four kids, two in high school and two in elementary school. His professional background is in accounting and finance. He works as the financial controller for a digital marketing and website agency called Mostly Serious.
Matt has been playing pickleball since 2019. After a few years of working his way up on the competitive tournament circuit, he has spent the last few years focused more on coaching and running tournaments. In his role as President of Ozarks Pickleball Club, he helps oversee twelve tournaments annually, as well as fundraising, social events, and community engagement in the SW Missouri region.
Matt’s other hobbies used to include softball, hiking, swimming, and golf, but these days pickleball is consuming most of his free time, which he has no complaints about!
For questions about tournaments in the North Zone, contact Matt at:
Matt@usseniorpickleball.com
The Northeast Zone
West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine
Jenn is currently the Director of Operations for the Southern Saratoga YMCA, where she oversees programs, facilities, and community outreach, working to make a positive impact in her community.
As a PCI-certified pickleball instructor, she manages pickleball for the Capital District YMCA, organizing leagues, tournaments, socials, lessons, and “Learn to Play” clinics. Helping grow the sport and creating a welcoming community for players of all levels is one of her greatest passions.
Jenn is the proud mother of two incredible children. Her daughter, Delaney, is a second-grade teacher, and her son, Aidan, is pursuing his Ph.D.
When she’s not on the pickleball court, Jenn loves mountain biking, road cycling, and hiking. She also enjoy competing in local and national pickleball tournaments.
For questions about tournaments in the East Zone, contact Jenn at:
Jenn@usseniorpickleball.com
The Southeast Zone
Virginia, Washington D.C, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida
Jen is originally from Pittsburgh, PA, and has lived predominantly in the Mid-Atlantic region in a variety of ACC college towns. Previously, she was a scratch golfer, a basketball official, and if there was a sport with a ball, Jen probably played it. When she found pickleball in 2012, before it was cool, all of her other sports took a back seat.
Jen is an avid pickleball player and has played in quite a few countries where they are trying to grow the sport. Just last year, she played in Malta, Estonia, Hungary, Austria, The Netherlands internationally, and even more venues here in the USA. Her current passion is to play in events that make a social difference. She is truly dedicated to growing the sport, memberships and venues for Pickleball.
Jen is really happy to have a position at US Senior Pickleball, especially as she approaches retirement. She believes US Senior Pickleball is a great organization dedicated to helping players stay active, building great communities, and ensuring all types of pickleball players have a home even if they don’t play tournaments.
For questions about tournaments in the Southeast Zone, contact Jen at:
Jen@usseniorpickleball.com
Join us on this exciting journey!
Together, let’s spread the joy of pickleball to seniors everywhere and create a community that’s supportive, inclusive, and most importantly, FUN