Open Play Welcomes Gloria Ervin to the Team, Expanding Its Vibe Squad

Georgia — Open Play today announces the addition of Gloria Ervin to its growing team. At the heart of the organization’s mission is to build community, grow the game, and deliver unconditional hospitality to every player who steps on the court, Gloria embodies that mission in everything she does.

Gloria will bring her years of leadership experience and genuine warmth to hands-on event operations support. Her ability to connect with people of every background and skill level makes her central to creating experiences that feel welcoming and memorable.

“As a retired educational leader and mother of two wonderful young adults, life has transformed into the coined phrase, ‘Live, Love, and Laugh’! This is how pickleball is embraced instead of the collegiate competitor mindset.”

— Gloria Ervin

Gloria’s background shaping communities as an educational leader gives her a unique gift: she knows how to meet people where they are and make them feel seen. That’s exactly the spirit the Vibe Squad runs on. “Gloria walks into a room and people feel it,” said David Tabb, Founder. “Her warmth, her wisdom, and laugh are exactly the energy we look for in people that represent us. Gloria is going to be a powerhouse in this sport and we are happy to have her with us.”

About Open Play

Open Play is America’s leading pickleball events and experiences company. We operate tournaments, leagues, and festivals across the nation, bringing the fastest-growing sport to communities everywhere. From grassroots recreational play to professional championships, we’re building the infrastructure for pickleball’s future that is connecting players, fans, sponsors, and venues under one scalable platform. Beyond the court, Open Play produces original content including podcasts that deliver real talk about the sport, spotlighting the unseen sides of pickleball and the people who make it great.

Media Contact

David Tabb, Founder

Open Play  |  david@theopenplay.com