Dr. Joy Macci is a Global Pickleball Pioneer, Peak Performance Coach, Sports Commentator, and Speaker whose passion and purpose ignite transformation in athletes, leaders, and change-makers worldwide. Known as the “Coach of Champions,” Joy has trained legends like Serena and Venus Williams, Olympic medalists, world champions, and top executives—guiding them to unlock their full potential in sports, business, and life. 

 As CEO of Joy of Pickleball and Co-Founder of Joy of Quantum Sports, Dr. Joy with Dr. Rick Guerrero fuses decades of elite coaching with cutting-edge science—merging neuroscience, quantum physics, AI, and sports mastery into revolutionary 6-Step Progressive Mastery Method. Her JOYPOWER philosophy energizes players at every level to play smarter, live stronger, and lead with heart. 

From commentating at the Texas Open Pickleball Championships to conducting global sports clinics in Dubai, Tahiti, Japan, Austria, and beyond, Joy’s impact stretches far beyond the court. She is a featured speaker at the World Pickleball Conference, PickleCon and Pickleball Minds Dubai, where her voice champions the transformative power of sport to unite, empower, and uplift. 

Dr. Joy believes Pickleball isn’t just a game—it’s a global movement awakening JOY, connection, and human potential. Her mission? To help others discover their inner champion and live with unstoppable purpose. 

In The Pickleball Effect, Joy shares not just techniques, but timeless truths that transcend sport—reminding us all that when you play with JOY, you win in every area of life.