Shellton Jean Baptiste
Elite Pickleball Club Co-Owner
Quick FactsResides: Salt Lake City, UTTurned Pro: 2018Age: 29Height: 6’
DUPR: 6.0+Plays: Right-handedPaddle: Harmonie Xcel Pro Max
Born and raised in Port Au Prince, Haiti Shellton had a love for sports and also played competitive soccer. In 2014, he left for the United States to complete his college degree of Interior Design and Business. In discovered Pickleball and immediately fell in love with the game. He started playing tournaments and quickly climbed his way up through the Professional ranks. For the past five years he has played at the pro level competing in both PPA and APP tournaments both mens doubles and mixed doubles. When not playing pickleball, Shellton has created: Unicorn Pickleball Academy, Harmonie Paddle Company and recently opened his first pickleball club-Elite Pickleball in Houston, Texas. When not at Elite Pickleball Club he resides in Salt Lake City with his wife and business partner Debi along with his dogs- Annabelle and Sproutie. In his free time he loves food, still plays lots of Pickleball with his friends and loves to talk trash.
DEBI Jean Baptiste
Elite Pickleball Club Co-Owner
Debi Jean Baptiste fell in love with Pickleball in 2020. Debi is no stranger to the Houston Market and is the “behind the scenes” person, making sure the operations of Elite Pickleball Club is running as smoothly as possible. She provides the leadership and willingness to do whatever it takes to make the club a success. She is known for her customer service approach, hands-on style, and her meticulous attention to detail.
Austin GRIDLEY
Elite Pickleball Club Head Professional
Quick FactsResides: Salt Lake City, UTTurned Pro: 2020Age: 27Height: 6’ 2"Plays: Right-handedDUPR: 6.0+Paddle: Legacy Pro
Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. Austin was raised playing ping pong at the Wasatch Front Table Tennis Club. Austin did not like ping pong and so he quit paddle sports until he discovered pickleball. Austin wasn't naturally good at pickleball, after playing 6 hours a day daily He was a solid 4.0. After three years of pickleball obsession Austin became a professional pickleball player. Austin has partnered and beaten the best pros in pickleball. He enjoys competing at his best and helping others compete at their best. When not playing pickleball, Austin is a family man. He's been married for five years and has been a father for almost two years.