Masters Division

  • Bradley Draper brings experience, dedication, and a strong competitive background to the Denver Iconics. A native of Ogden, Utah, Bradley has built an impressive career both on and off the court. He is a graduate of the University of Utah, St. Louis University School of Medicine, and earned his PhD from Vanderbilt University.

    In addition to his academic and professional accomplishments, Bradley is a U.S. Navy veteran and served a two-year mission in Austria for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He and his wife have been married for 37 years and are proud parents of three sons and grandparents to five grandchildren.

    Bradley has been playing pickleball for 10 years and has found plenty of success in tournament play. Away from the court, he enjoys spending time with family, skiing, cycling, music, and tennis. He is proud to be part of the Denver Iconics and looks forward to representing the team this season.

  • Raegan Ferguson is a lifelong racquet sport athlete who began playing junior tennis in Florida at age 9. She went on to earn a tennis scholarship to Georgia Southern University, where she competed at the Division II level and was later inducted into the Georgia Southern Hall of Fame for tennis. After earning her business degree, Raegan lived in Atlanta and worked as a litigation paralegal.

    In 2014, Raegan moved to Bend, Oregon, where she discovered pickleball in 2018 and quickly developed a passion for the sport. She now teaches at Pickleball Zone in Bend and travels regularly to compete in tournaments across the country. She has medaled at several events, including APP and PPA tournaments, as well as Nationals in age and 5.0 divisions.

    Raegan is excited to bring her competitive background, teaching experience, and love for the game to the Denver Iconics.

  • Donnie Gallegos is a Colorado native, 5.0 Senior Pro pickleball player, and Gearbox-sponsored athlete. He has played pickleball for more than 11 years and has earned recognition in the world pickleball rankings.

    Before transitioning to pickleball, Donnie competed in soccer at both the collegiate and professional levels. His background in the sport helped develop the athleticism, discipline, and competitive mindset he brings to the pickleball court.

    Donnie currently serves as the pickleball professional at Club Greenwood in Lone Tree, Colorado, where he shares his experience and passion for the game with players of all skill levels.

    Off the court, family is at the center of Donnie’s life. He has been married to fellow Denver Iconics player Patty Gallegos for 33 years, and they have two children and three grandchildren. A proud “Papa,” Donnie is excited to represent his home state with the Denver Iconics.

  • Patty Gallegos is a 5.0 Senior Pro pickleball player and Gearbox-sponsored athlete entering her third season in the league. After discovering pickleball just a few years ago, she quickly advanced to the sport’s highest competitive levels. She also works within the pickleball industry as a member of the Pickleball.com team.

    Before finding pickleball, Patty was an All-American Division I soccer player, building the athleticism, discipline, and competitive drive that continue to shape her game today.

    Patty has been married to fellow Denver Iconics player Donnie Gallegos for 33 years. Together, they have two children and three grandchildren. She is proud to represent the Denver Iconics alongside Donnie and looks forward to bringing her energy, experience, and competitive spirit to the team.

  • Gail Hook is a Hall of Fame athlete for Rockville High School located in Rockville, Maryland and an accomplished basketball coach with decades of experience at the high school, collegiate, professional, and international levels. A former All-Region player at the University of Maryland and the University of Colorado, she was also a National Collegiate Runner-Up Champion and played professionally in Australia, Russia, the Czech Republic, and Germany.

    Over a 27-year coaching career in Colorado, Gail recorded 485 wins, 10 league titles, eight Elite Eight appearances, four Final Fours, four state runner-up finishes, and one state championship. Her coaching experience also includes the WNBA Charlotte Sting, USA Basketball gold medal teams at the 2011 and 2012 FIBA Americas Championships, Purdue University, and Erie High School.

    Known for building winning cultures and developing confident, high-character athletes, Gail continues to mentor and empower the next generation of leaders in sports.

  • Adam Kahn is a competitive 62-year-old pickleball player with a long history in racquet sports, including tennis, racquetball, squash, and pickleball. He began playing tennis at age 9 and became a nationally ranked junior player before shifting his focus to racquetball.

    Adam played professionally on the RMA Pro Tour for five years and reached a top-40 world ranking. He later returned to tennis, earning national senior rankings in the 55 and over Open division, including No. 3 in doubles in 2018 and No. 4 in doubles in 2019.

    Since beginning pickleball in 2023, Adam has won several senior 5.0 medals, including a Triple Crown at the 2024 Rocky Mountain Championships.

    Adam has also helped grow pickleball nationwide. After selling his 20-year indoor tennis club business in Colorado, he founded 3rd Shot Pickleball Clubs, a growing chain of indoor pickleball facilities with six locations across Colorado, Nevada, and Indiana.

  • Previously ranked in the Top 10 in Senior Pro Singles and Top 15 in Doubles—with multiple national gold medals—‘PiclRich’ has always been active in sports.

    In addition to his Pickleball Pro status, he has been a tennis pro, golf pro, and a badminton and table tennis champion, with over 20 years of coaching experience.

    After serving 30 years in full-time ministry as a pastor and missionary, Rich moved to Tennessee where he made a career change—finally settling on pickleball, with no intention of picking up any more sports now...

  • Ayumi brings a fierce competitive spirit and the determination she describes as her Japanese samurai mindset to the Denver Iconics.

    She played competitive tennis in Japan until the age of 21, highlighted by winning the Tokyo Junior Singles Championship. Although injuries forced her to step away from tennis, her passion for racquet sports never faded.

    After moving to the United States, Ayumi discovered pickleball and quickly embraced the sport. She now plays nearly every day at an indoor club in the Bay Area and gained league experience as a substitute during the 2025 season.

    Ayumi is proud to join the Denver Iconics and looks forward to competing alongside her new teammates while bringing energy, resilience, and determination to the court.

  • Mark was a four-year scholarship athlete and scholar-athlete in tennis at The Ohio State University. He now lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife of 30 years and competes in pickleball locally, regionally, and nationally.

    After elevating his game to the Senior Pro level in 2022, Mark began competing professionally in APP and PPA events while continuing to sharpen his craft. His success includes winning gold at the 2025 US Open in 60+, earning bronze at the 2026 Masters Pro, and being a member of the league-winning DelRays in the Legends League.

    Mark’s passion for the sport also led him to start Premier Pickleball, where he teaches, coaches, and inspires players of all ages. His dedication to the game has earned him a sponsorship with JOOLA and an invitation to join Team JOOLA.

    When he is not traveling for tournaments, JOOLA events, or with his wife, Mark spends his time as a practicing neurosurgeon. Mark is proud and excited to be part of the Denver Iconics.