Callie Smith

Callie Smith is a powerhouse in women's pickleball but she was a tennis star long before she became one of the top 5 female pickleball pros in the country. She played D1 tennis at the University of Utah and is a four-time Utah state champion. Callie swapped her racket for a paddle for the first time in 2018 when she played with her husband’s 85-year-old grandfather! Admittedly, she wasn't hooked right away but she found a more competitive group to play with and she quickly discovered a new passion. Callie went pro in 2019 and has been one of the top athletes ever since. She is also the co-owner of Paddle Up Pickleball along with her husband, Kyle Smith.