ABOUT THE HAGERSTOWN HIT SQUAD
Team Owners: John Braun and Elly McCarthy
The Hagerstown Hit Squad is built for competitors who refuse to slow down. The team exists to give 35+ athletes a place to play at a high level, push their limits, and stay deeply connected to the game. Pickleball is more than a sport to the Hit Squad. It is a community builder, a wellness driver, and a platform for meaningful connection. The team is committed to representing Hagerstown with pride, intensity, and sportsmanship, while welcoming partnerships with businesses and organizations that want to be part of pickleball’s rapid growth. Above all, the Hit Squad is made up of driven athletes and genuine people who support one another, compete with purpose, and elevate everyone around them on and off the court.
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THE 2026 HAGERSTOWN HIT SQUAD:
Hisami Bergeron
Robert Bixler
Sarah Bowman
Katherine Gillis
Vince Ha
Yuki Kim
Tim Law
Justin Lui
Arjun Mahajan
Sara Maher
Waymon Peet
James (Jimbo) Peterson
Rachel Rhoney
Heidi Sung
TEAM OWNERS
John Braun, Elly McCarthy
John serves as Director of Pickleball at Dill Dinkers Hagerstown, bringing competitive playing experience, coaching expertise, and brand leadership to the program. A certified coach, he leads player development, high-performance training, and competitive strategy while creating pathways for athletes to grow at every level. John is also the Founder and Host of The Pickle Box podcast, promoting mental wellness and pickleball culture through storytelling and education. Elly serves as an owner of Dill Dinkers Hagerstown, bringing an entrepreneurial drive, operational leadership, and community-focused vision to the sport. A former collegiate All-American athlete with a background in systems engineering and data analytics, Elly blends strategic planning, business development, and performance-minded thinking to build strong organizations both on and off the court.





