Owners
Graham D'Amico
OwnerListed as Florida Smash owner and a 2022 co-founder of the team.
Worth Knowing
- Co-founded the Florida Smash after becoming part of the St. Petersburg pickleball community at Crescent Lake Park.
- Co-founded St. Pete Athletic, a paddle-and-social club built around pickleball, padel, table tennis, hospitality, and community gathering.
- Co-hosts the Bad Calls pickleball podcast with fellow Smash owner Travis Rettenmaier.
Travis Rettenmaier
Owner (co-founder) / PlayerPro pickleball player; former pro tennis player
Co-founded the Florida Smash in 2022 and plays on the roster; former professional tennis player.
Worth Knowing
- Is both a Florida Smash part-owner and a professional pickleball player.
- Played college tennis at UCLA before a decade-long professional tennis career in which he reached No. 57 in the world in doubles.
- Also co-hosts the Bad Calls pickleball podcast, giving him a media role alongside his ownership and playing experience.
Reuben Pressman
OwnerManaging partner, St. Pete Athletic; entrepreneur
Managing partner of St. Pete Athletic; part of the Florida Smash ownership.
Worth Knowing
- Managing partner and operator of St. Pete Athletic, the St. Petersburg paddle-and-social club.
- Founded the higher-education software company Presence and later served as chief product officer at Modern Campus after its acquisition.
- A University of South Florida St. Petersburg graduate who has served on the campus board and in several local community organizations.
General Manager
Connor Derrickson
General ManagerPickleball front office
General Manager of the Florida Smash.
Worth Knowing
- A certified strength-and-conditioning coach whose work focuses specifically on pickleball movement and performance.
- Earned an undergraduate degree from Salisbury University and an MBA in Sports Management from Webber International University.
- Has trained leading professionals including Anna Bright, Hayden Patriquin, Catherine Parenteau, and Federico Staksrud.
Head Coach
Details have not been publicly confirmed.
Worth Knowing
Additional public background has not been confirmed.
