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.

THE 2025 FLORIDA ROYALS:

TRISH BROWN
KATIE CARPENTER
RANDY HALFPAP
WILLIAM HARMUTH
OTO HLINCIK
JEFF HOWELL
JONRA JACOBY
ALEJANDRO MASSUET
DEAN PACKARD
WENDY PEAY
BROOKE PETERS
SHERRY SCHEER
CAROLYN WEED
ROSS WEINBERG


 

Dean Packard is the founder of Harvest Wealth, a boutique advisory firm focused on helping individuals transform a lifetime of savings into a sustainable, purpose-driven wealth plan. Prior to launching Harvest Wealth, Dean held roles at Smith Barney and Merrill Lynch, gaining deep experience in the financial services industry. A lifelong racquet sport enthusiast, Dean has earned national rankings in tennis, platform tennis, squash, and now channels his competitive spirit into pickleball—his latest passion. He has long supported and coached for Special Olympics, a cause close to his heart. Dean resides primarily in Naples, Florida, and is proud to help lead the Florida Royals in the Legends League.

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.