Lonny Levine
Founder/CEO
Lonny has nearly two decades of sports programming and facility management experience.
He founded Fastbreak Sports which became the largest privately held youth sports company in New York City. Lonny built his business from the ground up and it supported 3,000 athletes annually. Fastbreak’s success combined top notch programming and events as well as affiliations with sports entities including the NY Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, IMG Academy and the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)
After selling Fastbreak Sports in 2020, Lonny embarked on his latest endeavor, The Bergen County Pickleball Club. Through his experience and expertise, Lonny is focused on delivering the highest-quality pickleball event and membership experience to the Bergen County community.
Lonny’s deepest devotion will forever lie with his two children, Lauren and J.D., as well as his two grandchildren, Quincy and Sasha. He considers himself incredibly blessed to have such a loving and supportive family, and treasures the special bond he shares with each of them.
Ariana Rodriguez
Head Pro
Ariana Rodriguez is a professional pickleball player achieving a 5.5 +DUPR rating in a year and half She now competes regularly on the PPA Tour. Ariana has competed against some of the sport’s highest level pros including Jesse Irvine, Alyce Jones, and Anna Bright. Ranked as one of the top 5 females in the tri-state area, Ariana has won and medaled in countless tournaments on the local level. She has competed in over 30 tournaments and some of her most notable achievements include:
*Women’s Gold at the Mercer Bucks Spring Classic
*Women’s Gold at the Legacy Open in Ontario, CA
*Mixed Doubles Gold in the Players Courtyard Shootout Tournament
*10th Place Finish in Women’s at the APP NY Pro Division
*Mixed Doubles Gold at the Picklejar Showdown
Prior to her pickleball career, Ariana was a high level junior and collegiate tennis player. She achieved blue chip status at the age of 14 and continued her tennis career at the University of Louisville Div 1 where she played as the #1player on the women’s collegiate team.
Ariana transitioned to pickleball after college and has been both teaching pickleball while rising on the ppa tour.
With her background in tennis along with her experiences on the pickleball court, Ariana has a wealth of knowledge regarding the game when teaching. She is passionate about growing the sport, and enjoys mentoring young players while inspiring others to take up pickleball.
