Brenda Tilford

Player Bio

Name: Brenda Tilford

Hometown: Highland, CA

Sponsors: CRBN, RynoPower

Age: 56

Family: Steve Johnstone, my husband my three sons Preston, Nathan, and Jakob along with bonus daughters Terra and Tiffany Johnstone

Most influential person in your life: My husband Steve who encourages me to be the best I can be.

Year started playing pickleball: 2020 during COVID

How you got into pickleball: I had neck surgery in 2019. I was walking around the neighborhood and heard the infamous sound of pickleball. Once I saw people playing this game I was determined to get back into shape and compete in pickleball.

College Sports: Tennis at California State University, Northridge, D2 National Championships finalist 2x

Famous person you want to play pickleball with: Catherine Parenteau

Pickelball accomplishments: Gold medal in amateaur singles and women's doubles at Nationals.Currently rank in the top 3 Champion Singles, Bronze Del Ray Open Champion Singles

What are you most looking forward to this year: I'm excited to make memories on and off the courts with our amazing Champion Pros.