about
Faith-Fueled, Experience-Led, Purpose-Driven: The WTP Dream Team
World Team Pickleball: The Future of Pickleball Entertainment Is Here
World Team Pickleball (WTP) isn’t just a league—it’s a movement. A first-of-its-kind fusion of corporate team-building, high-energy tournaments, and unforgettable experiences, WTP is redefining what it means to engage in sport. From amateur players to rising pros, companies can own a team for the day, draft talent, and compete in professionally run, high-impact events we call Pickletainment.
Founded in 2014 by Laura Fenton, a 5-time U.S. Open Champion, WTP was the world’s first amateur and professional pickleball league. After organizing over 60 events and securing national partnerships, such as Lifetime Sports. Laura passed the torch in 2024 when Grand Slam LLC, led by Sean Bollettieri, acquired the league and its assets—launching WTP into a bold new era.
WTP Events: Where Competition Meets Community
World Team Pickleball events deliver far more than games—they deliver energy, exposure, and impact.
Companies and organizations enjoy:
Customized team ownership for the day
The chance to draft players from the WTP pool based on DUPR rating, combine performance, and social media influence
Branded team jerseys, social media shoutouts, digital magazine features, and billboard placement
Flexible packages to offer everything an elevated Sports Suit would offer, with perk of also owning your own Team for the day.
From corporate retreats to charity fundraisers and private parties, WTP events are turnkey and scalable—designed to drive:
F&B revenue
Corporate and group membership growth
New member engagement
Club and brand visibility
WTP Powered by Grand Slam: The Vision of Sean Bollettieri
WTP’s success and expansion is fueled by Sean Bollettieri, Commissioner of World Team Pickleball and Managing Owner of Grand Slam LLC. Sean is not only one of the most influential figures in modern pickleball and tennis, but also the only individual to successfully bridge the worlds of tennis and pickleball at scale.
His legacy includes:
Son of Nick Bollettieri, legendary coach and founder of IMG/Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy
Former WTA coach and pro sports agent
One of the first pickleball agents, helping players like Parris Todd and closing major deals with ALO and Selkirk
Founder of TTC Newport Beach, the largest pickleball community in the U.S., and originator of the Pickletainment concept
Owner/operator of clubs with over 1/3 of Orange County’s nearly 300 pickleball courts
TTC Newport Beach – the country’s largest and most active pickleball club
TTC Newporter – 22 courts, 9-hole social golf course, and vibrant member culture
Vic Braden Lodges (Coto de Caza) – 28 pickleball courts, 4 tennis courts, and future wellness lodge development
WTP’s Super Bowl Spotlight
In 2025, the WTP concept made it all the way to the Super Bowl, when Michelob Ultra filmed its commercial at TTC Newport Beach. Sean played a critical role:
Developed the Pickletainment theme and aesthetic for the shoot
Supplied top talent including Parris Todd, Hunter Johnson, and extras like Alexandra Valentine
Custom-designed a black-and-gold glitter championship court
Provided branded Bollettieri Pickleball & World Team Pickleball branded apparel and S Bollettieri signature paddles for stars Willem Dafoe and Catherine O’Hara
Built custom courts for the commercial—including a beachfront scene and a ballroom scene, and a rooftop installation at the Jonathan Club in Downtown L.A.
WTP Clubs & Expansion: Built to Scale
WTP is building more than events—it’s creating destinations.
WTP will empower clubs worldwide to:
Increase F&B revenue
Host elevated events
Grow memberships
Offer unique team-based, player-driven experiences
World Team Pickleball: Join the Movement
WTP is now scaling locally, to soon go nationally and globally, bringing Pickletainment to clubs, cities, and corporations around the world. With world-class leadership, unmatched production value, and real business results for host clubs, WTP is the ultimate blend of play, promotion, and purpose.
Want to bring WTP to your club, company, or event?
Contact us directly to learn more.
What Makes WTP Unique?
WTP: Here to Elevate, And Support
World Team Pickleball (WTP) — here to elevate.
WTP proudly supports and promotes the amazing work of PPA, APP, MLP, and other major pickleball tours. We're not a tournament. We're not a professional league. We're something entirely different—and intentionally complementary.
WTP is Pickletainment: a high-energy, community-driven experience that brings the fun, the flair, and the new faces to the sport we all love. Our mission is simple—grow the game by welcoming new players, engaging new fans, and delivering unforgettable, party-style events that boost participation and club culture.
Backed by a proven track record and industry-leading experience, WTP is here to help players, tours, clubs, and partners thrive—not compete. Let’s grow the game, together.
Disruptor by Nature – Legacy by Design
Disruption runs deep in the Bollettieri bloodline.
From Nick Bollettieri daring to start the world’s first boarding school for tennis—pulling kids away from home to chase greatness—to Sean Bollettieri, who carried the torch with bold, game-changing moves of his own.
In 1992, Sean founded the first full-service tennis boarding academy on the West Coast, then shook up the tradition-bound country club world by launching a private tennis club that merged elite youth development with exclusive adult membership. And just when people thought he couldn’t push the envelope further—he brought pickleball into the private club scene, when no one else would.
Now? He’s doing it again.
World Team Pickleball (WTP): A New Kind of Experience
WTP isn’t just a league—it’s a movement. A bold new take on how pickleball is played, viewed, and celebrated. It’s Pickletainment—designed to bring joy, energy, community, and fun to the court like never before. With a proven formula, a powerful brand, and Sean’s relentless vision, WTP is once again breaking barriers and turning heads.
Purpose Meets Party
At the heart of it all is giving back. For the Bollettieri family, the mission has always included a philanthropic soul. That’s why every WTP event will raise funds for local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, uniting communities around the shared values of joy, health, inclusion, and purpose. It’s not just about playing hard—it’s about doing good.
WTP is Here to Help, Not Compete
WTP proudly supports major tours like PPA, APP, and MLP. We’re not here to replace—we’re here to amplify. Our goal is to grow the sport by welcoming new players, energizing clubs, and making pickleball the most fun, accessible, and impactful experience in town.
If you think we’re just another league—you’re not paying attention.
This is Pickletainment. This is WTP. And this is only the beginning.
Own a Team for the Day!
One of the most exciting aspects of WTP events is the opportunity for companies and foundations to own a team—included with every package!
Organizations can draft players from the WTP pool or even provide their own players to compete.
Players without a DUPR rating will need to attend a DUPR/WTP Training Camp to receive an official DUPR rating and WTP profile before being able to be drafted.
Brand Exposure & Reach
Brand Exposure & Reach
WTP brings together community engagement, brand exposure, high-energy pickleball competition, and non-stop entertainment — all in a party-style, action-packed hospitality suite loaded with food and beverages.
It’s the ultimate Pickletainment experience
you want to be a part of!
Team jerseys branded with your company logo worn by your Team players
Billboard with Company logos
Social media post and collaboration
Content rights and access from the event
Exclusive behind-the-scenes showcasing your company
