The Squad

ROSTER

The 2026–27 Roanoke Shine — representing southwest Virginia in the USLPL 50+ division.

Leadership

OWNER / PLAYERS

Competitive players. Community advocates. Committed owners.

Carter Turner — Owner / Player

CARTER TURNER

Owner / Player

Former tennis professional and eight-year competitive pickleball player. Gold Triple Crown — singles, doubles and mixed doubles — at the 2024 APP Vlasic Classic in Cincinnati.

Trish Hammer — Owner / Player

TRISH HAMMER

Owner / Player

National senior-circuit competitor with medals in 15 states. Women's 60+ Singles National Champion in 2024 and 2025; captured a Gold Triple Crown at age 65 in 2026.

The Draft Class

DRAFTED PLAYERS

Shaun Dmyszewicz — drafted by the Roanoke Shine

SHAUN DMYSZEWICZ

Drafted
Lori Dyer — drafted by the Roanoke Shine

LORI DYER

Drafted
Madi Eden — drafted by the Roanoke Shine

MADI EDEN

Drafted
Chantay Foley — drafted by the Roanoke Shine

CHANTAY FOLEY

Drafted
Jennifer Kwong — drafted by the Roanoke Shine

JENNIFER KWONG

Drafted
Phil McDermott — drafted by the Roanoke Shine

PHIL MCDERMOTT

Drafted
Khai Pau — drafted by the Roanoke Shine

KHAI PAU

Drafted
Lori Price — drafted by the Roanoke Shine

LORI PRICE

Drafted
Erika Strader — drafted by the Roanoke Shine

ERIKA STRADER

Drafted
More player announcements coming as the full 14-player roster is revealed.

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