Joel Waiwaiole

Joel Waiwaiole is a senior pro pickleball player who has been grinding on the competitive circuit for years. Based in Texas, he's a familiar face at tournaments across the country, from Florida to Oklahoma, competing in both pro and senior pro divisions. He and his wife Cindy Austin are a true pickleball power couple, teaming up to win events together, including a Moneyball tournament in The Villages, Florida.

Waiwaiole brings a family-oriented approach to the sport, having competed alongside his son Brent in men's doubles at events like the nationals in Naples, Florida. His Hawaiian surname hints at island roots, and he carries that aloha spirit onto the court with a game built on patience, placement, and competitive fire. Whether he's playing senior pro events or open divisions, Joel brings the same intensity and love for the game every time he steps between the lines.