Columbus Sliders

The publicly documented owners, general manager, coaches, and leadership connected to Columbus Sliders.

Columbus, OHLast verified 2026-07-134 profiles

Owners

David Kass

Owner-Chairman

Founder, Pickle & Chill; investor (led DUPR controlling consortium)

Owner-chairman of the Columbus Sliders and founder of Pickle & Chill. In 2024 led a consortium that acquired a controlling interest in DUPR. Ranked #11 on The Kitchen's 2026 Power 50. 2025 MLP champions (Sliders).

Worth Knowing

  • Kass is a real-estate developer, founder of Pickle & Chill and owner-chairman of the Columbus Sliders.
  • He led the investor group that acquired a controlling interest in DUPR in 2024 and became its owner and chairman; the group committed $8 million to the platform.
  • He has a deep racquet-sports background, including former professional tennis experience, and attended the University of Michigan.
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Doug Ulman

Doug Ulman

Owner (co)

CEO, Pelotonia; nonprofit executive (former CEO, Livestrong)

Columbus-based co-owner of the Sliders; cancer-survivorship nonprofit leader (Pelotonia; former Livestrong CEO).

Worth Knowing

  • Attended Brown University and played soccer.
  • A three-time cancer survivor whose career has centered on cancer advocacy and fundraising.
  • Serves as a Pelotonia leader and has held board or advisory roles across cancer research, patient advocacy, and athlete philanthropy.
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General Manager

Unconfirmed

Unconfirmed

Details have not been publicly confirmed.

Worth Knowing

Additional public background has not been confirmed.

Head Coach

David Seckel

David Seckel

Head Coach

Pickleball coaching

Named head coach of the Columbus Sliders ahead of the new MLP season.

Worth Knowing

  • Was named head coach of the Columbus Sliders in 2025 and also serves as Director of Pickleball at Pickle & Chill, the team's official training home.
  • Competed professionally for six years and won at the 5.0-plus level at the US Open as well as multiple regional events.
  • Played varsity tennis at Otterbein University while studying sport management, marketing, and business.
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