Dr. Joy Macci
CEO, Joy of Pickleball, Joy of Quantum Sports & Joy of Sport
Bio
Dr. Joy Macci stands as one of the world’s most influential voices in global sports, performance coaching, and leadership development. A lifelong pioneer, she's CEO of Joy of Pickleball, Joy of Quantum Sports, and Joy of Sport, and has dedicated her career to inspiring athletes, leaders, and organizations to unlock peak performance with purpose and passion. (Dedicated to advancing human potential through the power of play, peak performance, and purposeful leadership.)
A true global pioneer of pickleball, Dr. Macci has helped elevate the sport onto the world stage coaching, teaching, and speaking across continents while championing the message that “Pickleball is 4 All!” As featured speaker at World Pickleball Conference, PickleCon and Pickleball Minds Biz Forum Dubai, Sports Commentator at Global Pickleball Championships, conducts International Clinics and recently was awarded the 2025 Golden Pickle Business Award for innovation and global sport development. Her impact extends far beyond the court. She has coached World Champions, Olympians/Special Olympians, Celebrities, Fortune 500 Corporate Leaders, Athletes and Achievers of all ages and levels empowering each to master both the mental and physical game of excellence.
Her leadership journey includes serving as University of Dallas Adjunct Professor at PAADS Leadership Academy, where she trained Executive Sports Leaders from the NBA, WTA, and WWE. As a trusted voice in media, Dr. Macci co-hosted a weekly national radio show on KLIF 570 News alongside an Emmy Award–winning sports anchor, starred in a European Tennis TV Series (performed in German), and continues to inspire audiences worldwide as a sought-after global speaker, coach, and author.
Recognized for her ability to bridge high-performance coaching with holistic well-being, Dr. Macci has become a catalyst for transformation helping athletes, individuals, teams, and organizations achieve greatness with clarity, courage, and joy. Her legacy is one of innovation, empowerment, and global impact making her a shining example of a Legacy Maker for 2025 and beyond.
With a legacy rooted in empowerment, innovation, and global impact, Dr. Macci exemplifies what it means to be a Legacy Maker of 2025 a visionary dedicated to lifting lives and shaping the future of sport worldwide.
Personal Quote:
“Leadership is not measured in titles or trophies - but in the lives we elevate, the leaders we inspire, and the courage we ignite across generations. - Dr. Joy Macci”