Los Angeles Mad Drops
2026 Roster
Captain • MLP 2026
Ben Johns
Laytonsville, MD
Ben Johns
Laytonsville, MD • Age 27
The greatest of all time. 108-match singles win streak. First player ever to sign a lifetime paddle contract.
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MLP 2026
Catherine Parenteau
Montreal, Canada
Catherine Parenteau
Montreal, Canada • Age 31
2nd most decorated female in pickleball. MLP Championship winner with the Mad Drops.
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MLP 2026
Max Freeman
Ashland, MA
Max Freeman
Ashland, MA • Age 27
Rising star. Vanderbilt D-I tennis pro turned pickleball phenom. Left-handed with a two-handed backhand — beat Jack Sock in year one.
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MLP 2026
Jade Kawamoto
Maui, Hawaii
Jade Kawamoto
Maui, Hawaii • Age 29
One half of the Kawamoto twins — the hottest team in women's doubles. Former D-I tennis at Dayton, turned pro 2021.
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MLP 2026
Gabriel Joseph
West Hills, CA
Gabriel Joseph
West Hills, CA • LA Native
SoCal's own. Career-high #4 in the world. Took gold at the 2023 Takeya Showcase with a headline win over Staksrud.
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MLP 2026
Genie Bouchard
Montreal, Canada
Genie Bouchard
Montreal, Canada • Age 32
Former Wimbledon finalist and world No. 5 tennis player. Transitioned to pro pickleball in 2024, already ranked top 10 in singles.
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2025 Season
World ranking
2023 Champions
Who We Are
Our Ownership
The Los Angeles Mad Drops are backed by an elite group of owners and business leaders spanning LA, Texas, New York, and beyond — alongside star athletes and cultural icons who share our passion for the game.
Mad Drippin SPV, LLC
Co-Owner
Good Alpha VC
Co-Owner
Los Angeles Mad Drops Pickleball Club
Mad Ops
Alex Geesbreght
Managing General Partner
Bob Reif
President
Chris Cantino
GM – Chief Player Officer
Rachel Link
Chief Revenue Officer
Joe Geesbreght
GM of LAMD MiLP & Jr. MLP
Cienna Irwin
MiLP Event & Tournament Coordinator
Wes Burrows
Head of Community
Dustin Grissom
Head of Content
Jourdon Rahming
Art Director
Athena Trouillot
Senior Advisor, Player Relations
A Special Thank You
Drew Brees
Owner • LA Mad Drops • New Orleans Legend
"A champion on the field, a champion for the sport, and a Mad Drop through and through."
From Super Bowl MVP to 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, Drew Brees has brought the same championship heart to the LA Mad Drops that he brought to every huddle in New Orleans. His passion for the game, belief in this team, and love for the NOLA community run deep. Who Dat, Mad Drops style.
Our History
Once a Mad Drop,
Always a Mad Drop
The Los Angeles Mad Drops wouldn't be who they are today without the skill, heart, and dedication of our past players. Every Drop that has worn this jersey is forever part of this family.
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