Gabriel Joseph

Gabriel Joseph is a professional pickleball player and coach based in the Los Angeles area, with a career-high world ranking of No. 4 achieved in 2021. A graduate of California State University, Northridge with a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Joseph transitioned to pickleball from tennis and high school basketball. He serves as Director of Pickleball at the Calabasas Pickleball Club, one of the most high-end facilities in the country. On the pro circuit, Joseph has notched wins over some of the biggest names in the sport, including Ben Johns, Tyson McGuffin, JW Johnson, Federico Staksrud, and Christian Alshon. His 2023 highlight was winning gold in men singles at the Takeya Showcase, defeating Staksrud in the final. Joseph has been competing on the PPA Tour since the inaugural event in 2020, where he finished fourth. He is married to his wife Neeka, and the couple has a French Bulldog named Kobe.