DESTINATION: HAWAII

Jillian Braverman is the #1 ranked female on the APP World Tour, the current and 2x USAP National Champion, and silver medalist from the 2025 US Open, with over 40 professional medals to her name, including 16 golds. Jill is a true believer in teaching her students how to COMPETE and WIN--not just how to hit the shots.

Before playing professional pickleball full-time, she was the CEO of DUPR, a startup founder, tech CEO, and collegiate D1 scholarship tennis player from Pepperdine University. Jill has also qualified for 3 USGA Mid-Amateur Championships in golf. Off the court, you'll find her reading non-fiction, crushing NYT puzzles or cooking.

Jose Derisi is a top ranked Pro Pickleball player and coach. Known for his aggressive style of play, Derisi’s secret weapons are his physicality, on-court intensity and passion for the game.

Jose was born in Argentina and moved to Rochester, New York in 2001 and completed his MBA at the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester in 2003. He is bilingual, teaching in both English and Spanish.

Jose and Kimmie Ouchie (below) will also be partnering up for APP Seattle and APP Sacramento! Wish them luck.

Kimmie is a top Senior Pro and one of the stars of the NPL team Houston Hammers. Not only has she won numerous medals on the senior pro level, but she's also a regular partner with Julie Johnson, mother of JW and Jorja. Kimmie was a top-ranked junior tennis player in Hawaii and former D1 tennis player at Santa Clara University.  

In her free time, she enjoys music, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She also has a passion for Health and Wellness and has been a physician leader in this field for over 10 years, presenting at multiple national and international conferences. She is excited to join Jill’s team for this inaugural Maui event. 

Jeff is a 5.2 DUPR with several 5.0+ and Senior Pro gold medals to his name. A former Southern California State High School doubles champion and D1 tennis player at Texas Christian University, Jeff made the switch to pickleball several years ago and never looked back. Since retiring from the Maui Fire Department in December 2024, Jeff has been teaching pickleball at multiple venues on the island of Maui and playing tournaments across the State of Hawaii as well as on “the mainland.” When not on the court, Jeff enjoys spending time with his family and playing the piano.

Kelly joined the team in late 2025 and has become an integral part of the Jilly B Camp business with her deep passion for the game and her infectious energy. Kelly has many years of high-level competitive pickleball experience, as well as being coached extensively by Jilly B herself. Kelly has also organized competitive and instructional pickleball in Ventura, where she resides with her wife, Sam.

Trish is Head Pro at The HUB in Silicon Valley and a USAP Nationals medalist with eight years of coaching experience. Her 22-year career as a detective forged the strategy, discipline, and mental toughness that now define her high-performance coaching. A cancer survivor and mother of two, Trish embodies resilience, turning adversity into a competitive edge for herself and every player she trains. ​

Lisa is a former D1 tennis player at the University of Utah. She has spent more than 20 years teaching and coaching racquet sports and loves helping players build confidence, sharpen their skills, and most importantly—have fun on the court. She coaches locally at the Kapalua Tennis Garden and enjoys sharing her passion for the game with players of all levels.
When she’s not on the court, Lisa is usually cheering at her daughter’s volleyball games or watching her son compete in surf contests. She also loves surfing, hiking, and spending time at the beach with family and friends.

A former D1 golfer at Texas, Kristin turned pro in 2010 and has been playing & coaching ever since. Also a Junior Olympic medalist in freestyle skiing, Kristin brings her multi-sport background to her pickleball coaching. 

When she’s not playing pickleball, she's busy as Jilly B’s mental coach, drill partner, and wife! Obsessed with sport psychology and continuously learning new skills, Kristin also sings, plays the ukulele, edits most of the Jilly B content you see (including this website!), and loves puzzles.

Lauren grew up with a paddle in her hand—tennis, that is. Years of time on the tennis court gave her a strong foundation in footwork, strategy, and competitive spirit, shaping not only her athletic skills but her love for racquet sports from a young age.

In December 2024, Lauren’s sisters introduced her to pickleball over the holidays—and she instantly caught the bug. What started as a fun family activity quickly became her new passion. She loved the sport’s fast pace, dynamic strategy, and welcoming community, and loves a good speed up.

Pickleball is as much about joy and connection as it is about improvement and plays with the mindset of “Play Smart, Have Fun, Always Attack”.