Someone recently asked me how we can possibly choose a player of the year. Well, there is no exact science and we had several recommended players who had tremendous years. But it is not all about wins and losses. We wanted to recognize not only a great player, but a great person too.
Our Pickleball Rocks Player of the Year, is mentioned a lot amongst our 6000 Facebook friends. He is described by everyone as a kind, likeable person who is generous with his time and goes out of his way to make people feel good. He also happened to have a dynamite tournament year as he won numerous pickleball tournaments including both the prestigious Open Singles and Open Doubles titles at the 2012 USAPA National Tournament.
This year’s Pickleball Rocks Player of the Year is Enrique Ruiz.
He is a true ambassador of our sport.
We’re proud to call him our friend.
Great Year Enrique!
Pickleball Rocks!
Rodney, did I come in second?
Actually Paul I do believe you got a vote, but I think it was from one of your kids, so it didn’t count. 🙂 Nice year of improvement though. Keep up the good work!
Congratulations, Enrique!
Pickleball not only has been a great way to exercise and compete….but it has introduced me to some AMAZING people who i otheherwise would not ave had the pleasure of meeting….and one of them is definitely ENRIQUE RUIZ. I’ll never forget meeting him & chatting with him on the sidewalk at mine & Nicole’s (my tennis & pball women’s partner and close friend From Nashville) first Nat’ls this past year. He took so much time with us as we asked him tons of questions about strategy & other pball stuff….He was so funny!!! when he commented that our southern accents reminded him of “fried chicken & cornbread”! What a great choice for this award! I’m blessed to know you, Enrique;~)