The Florida Royals are Naples, Florida’s premier pickleball team, driven by passion, teamwork, and a shared vision. Owned by three dynamic entrepreneurs—Dean Packard, Oto Hlincik, and Brooke Peters—the Royals are set to make a major impact on courts across the Sunshine State. Together, these three have united to build a team that embodies excellence, entertainment, and community pride.

Special thanks to the people who support the Royals, including Sarah Balint and Family.

THE 2026 FLORIDA ROYALS:

HISAMI BERGERON
SARAH BOWMAN
OTO HLINCIK
AARON KATERBERG
MARCI MAIER
ALEJANDRO MASSUET
AMY NELSON
BETH OLIVIER
PERRY OLSON
DEAN PACKARD
BROOKE PETERS
JANICE SCHARICH
THOMAS SCHILLOW
ROSS WEINBERG


 

Dean Packard is the founder of Harvest Wealth, a boutique advisory firm focused on sustainable, purpose-driven financial decisions.  A lifelong racquet sport enthusiast, Dean has earned national rankings in tennis, platform tennis, and squash. In 2020, he and his fiancee Kareen discovered pickleball in Naples, FL. They were both hooked. They make their home primarily in Naples, FL. 

Oto Hlincik is a web development professional and the co-founder and CEO of Royal Pickleball, a company at the intersection of sport and technology. A former NCAA Division I athlete in both hockey and tennis, Oto brings the same competitive spirit and discipline to his entrepreneurial ventures. He currently resides in Cape Coral, Florida, where he continues to pursue his passion for pickleball as an avid player and advocate of the sport.

Brooke Peters is the owner of Brooke Peters Pickleball LLC, a PPR Certified Professional Instructor, and a Sponsored Player with Team Engage Pickleball. She competed professionally as a member of the Royals during the inaugural USLPL season, where she secured a Top 20 finish in 2025. A proven competitor across all pickleball disciplines, Brooke has competed in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles at multiple tournaments nationwide. She is a WPT National Champion, a multiple-time medalist at the US Open, and a USAPA National Medalist. Her versatility, competitive consistency, and strategic presence have made her a respected force in the sport’s rapidly expanding professional landscape. Brooke’s racquet-sports foundation began long before her pickleball career. She is a two-time high school singles district champion and competed in Division II collegiate tennis at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. This background built her technical precision, athletic discipline, and deep understanding of player development. As both an avid player and passionate promoter of pickleball, Brooke is dedicated to growing the sport across all ages and skill levels. Through her coaching, clinics, and community involvement, she continues to elevate players while championing the sport she loves.