The Elite Pickleball Team
Elite Pickleball Club Co-Owner, Pickleball Pro
Shellton Jean Baptise
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. He 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.
Elite Pickleball Club Co-Owner
Debi Jean Baptise
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.
Chief Operations Officer, Clubs & Events
Becky Allbritton
While Becky has yet to step onto the pickleball courts herself, she has become incredibly knowledgeable about the game and its community. With over 30 years of business experience training Fortune 500 corporations worldwide, Becky brings a wealth of expertise to the Elite Team. She’s committed to combining her business acumen with the team’s talents to deliver the ultimate pickleball experience to Houston and its surrounding areas.
Becky is married and has a teenage daughter and a golden retriever. Her dream vacation is to the Maldives. Becky’s first step on the court is… scheduled for tomorrow! LOL!
Instructor - Clear Lake
Tony Ramsdell
Tony is a PPR Pro Certified Professional.
Prior to joining Elite, Tony served as Director of Tennis and Pickleball at Northstar Resort, in Lake Tahoe, California. Before that, he worked as Assistant Director of Tennis and Pickleball at the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles. During his tenure at the Riviera, he played a crucial role developing the club’s pickleball program, including the planning and organization of the first-ever nationally televised event with the PPA Tour.
Tony’s teaching background in pickleball extends to beginners and top-level pros, including former top 25 pro Elliot Markowitz and APP Men’s Pro Gold medalist Kyle Lewis.
With a focus on stroke production, shot selection, and court positioning, he will create a customized roadmap unique to your skillset to take your game to the next level.
Tony is available for private and group instruction. Whether you’re looking to start your pickleball journey or get tournament-ready, he looks forward to helping you improve your game!
Instructor - The Heights
Jacob Stegall
Jacob grew up in Kingwood, Texas playing baseball up to a collegiate level. He then picked up pickleball in late 2021 and has picked it up very quickly. He’s been teaching pickleball for 2 years and continuing to improve his game and teaching as he continues. He continues to find a way for people to make their own technique work for pickleball so no matter what background you have, he can adjust it and make you better.
Instructor – Clear Lake
Cameron Childers
Cameron Childers is a Houston-based pickleball player with a DUPR 5.0 rating in both singles and doubles, known for his creative shot-making and deceptive play style. Originally from Orangefield, Texas, Cameron grew up playing football, basketball, and tennis, developing a strong athletic foundation that naturally translated into paddle sports. He also competed in racquetball as a kid, sharpening the hand speed and court awareness that now define his pickleball game.
Cameron’s teaching philosophy centers around strategic deception and creativity, helping players develop weapons that keep opponents guessing. One of his signature teaching elements is using advanced shot disguises, including techniques like the inverted backhand, to create unpredictable angles and opportunities.
He currently plays with the Selkirk ERA paddle and is passionate about helping players elevate their game through smarter strategy, better shot selection, and confident court presence.
Instructor – Clear Lake
Richard Delgado
Born and raised in the Clear Lake area, Richard grew up playing instruments and competing in school and club soccer. In the summer of 2019, his mom introduced him to pickleball, and he quickly developed a passion for the sport while it was still in its early growth stages.
Now an avid player, Richard began competing and earned gold in his very first 3.5 tournament earlier this January. Since then, he has added 4.0 medals to his list of accomplishments and is now pursuing 4.5 success as a 4.3 DUPR-rated player.
As a coach, Richard emphasizes balance, footwork, and rhythm, helping players of all ages and backgrounds grow their skills and confidence on the court.
Instructor – The Heights
Wes Luquette
Wes grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he played baseball at LSU, building a strong foundation in high-level athletics and competition. He was introduced to pickleball at Elite two years ago and quickly developed a passion for the game.
Over the past several months, Wes has stepped into coaching, working with players of all ages and skill levels. He focuses on strong fundamentals and brings a thoughtful, athlete-driven approach to his instruction.
With his background in competitive sports and coaching, Wes is dedicated to helping players improve their game while continuing to elevate his own on the court.
Instructor – The Heights
Garrett Peterson
Garrett is a PPR Pro Certified Professional and Houston native with a strong background in tennis and a passion for pickleball. After playing tennis in high school and at the collegiate club level, he transitioned into pickleball where he quickly developed into a high-level player through tournaments, drilling, and training with top local pros.
He brings an upbeat, positive energy to the court and is passionate about helping players improve while keeping the game fun and engaging.
Garrett has earned 28 PPA Tour points, made a Main Draw appearance at the Cape Coral PPA, and has two open bracket wins in Houston. He continues to compete on the PPA and Challenger Tours.
Outside of pickleball, Garrett enjoys golf, video games, and spending time with his dog, Oakley.
Instructor - Clear Lake
Sunnie Rogers
Sunnie is a PPR Certified Pickleball Pro with over 10 years of teaching and coaching experience. With a 4.5 DUPR rating, she combines competitive knowledge with a passion for helping players improve. Whether you’re new to the game or ready to elevate your skills, Sunnie offers fun, focused lessons tailored to your goals. Get on the court with Sunnie and grow your game!