Our Mission
The OC Pickleheads Club is dedicated to providing a joyful and healthy recreational activity for its members through the sport of pickleball. Our focus is on fostering social interaction, honing skills, and creating a supportive community within the broader pickleball network. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes players of all ages and backgrounds and advocates for the improvement and growth of pickleball facilities in our community.
Board of Directors
George Egawa Chairperson and President
Bryan Flynn Director of Graphics and Innovative Design
Bryan Flynn Director of Graphics and Innovative Design
"Since picking up a borrowed paddle in 2017, I quickly became an avid enthusiast. It was not just the competitive game that drew me in, but also the sense of welcoming and belonging within the pickleball community. With over 40 years of C-level administrative experience in the non-profit sector, I was instrumental in birthing a pickleball
"Since picking up a borrowed paddle in 2017, I quickly became an avid enthusiast. It was not just the competitive game that drew me in, but also the sense of welcoming and belonging within the pickleball community. With over 40 years of C-level administrative experience in the non-profit sector, I was instrumental in birthing a pickleball club in central California. When I moved to Orange County in 2021, I took joy in organizing pickleball social events with the aim of providing an inclusive space. It has been a true honor and privilege to unite a group of players from all ages and walks of life. I am proud to have been one of the founding board members of the OC Pickleheads Club."
Bryan Flynn Director of Graphics and Innovative Design
Bryan Flynn Director of Graphics and Innovative Design
Bryan Flynn Director of Graphics and Innovative Design
"Like so many others, I was a Covid convert. Friends invited me to try this new game over at the tennis courts at Newport Harbor HS. Fast forward 3 years and I’m playing almost every day, still struggling to remember the score after each point. My home base has been Bonita Canyon Pickleball Courts, with the occasional visit to the new cou
"Like so many others, I was a Covid convert. Friends invited me to try this new game over at the tennis courts at Newport Harbor HS. Fast forward 3 years and I’m playing almost every day, still struggling to remember the score after each point. My home base has been Bonita Canyon Pickleball Courts, with the occasional visit to the new courts at Newport Coast. Pickleball has proven to be social phenomenon as I have played with people of all ages, from all over the world, representing many different cultures and beliefs. It’s like the UN with bright green balls flying around. I encourage everyone to give Pickleball a try! Now, who’s serve is it and what’s the score?"
Roger Franco Director of Player Development
Bryan Flynn Director of Graphics and Innovative Design
Haruyo Matsukubo Director of Organizational Development
"I am deeply passionate about pickleball and find great joy in teaching others this wonderful game. As a certified Professional Pickleball Registry Instructor, my mission is to promote pickleball and player development at all levels. Currently, I am guiding my third cohort of beginner and intermediate students at the University of Califor
"I am deeply passionate about pickleball and find great joy in teaching others this wonderful game. As a certified Professional Pickleball Registry Instructor, my mission is to promote pickleball and player development at all levels. Currently, I am guiding my third cohort of beginner and intermediate students at the University of California, Irvine's Anteater Recreation Center, and I also offer private lessons. My aspiration is to share the joy of pickleball with young people, inspiring them to embrace this thriving sport."
Haruyo Matsukubo Director of Organizational Development
Haruyo Matsukubo Director of Organizational Development
Haruyo Matsukubo Director of Organizational Development
In 2022, I was introduced to the joy of pickleball by a dear friend who promised I would love it—and love it I did! Our weekly games at Veterans Sports Park brought us together, and even though most of us have moved to Los Cab, my passion for the sport remains unwavering. I appreciate the exercise and outdoor activity, but most of all, I
In 2022, I was introduced to the joy of pickleball by a dear friend who promised I would love it—and love it I did! Our weekly games at Veterans Sports Park brought us together, and even though most of us have moved to Los Cab, my passion for the sport remains unwavering. I appreciate the exercise and outdoor activity, but most of all, I cherish the kindness and warmth of fellow pickleball players. I am excited to be on the Board and help create even more fun pickleball memories!
Ron Miller Treasurer
Haruyo Matsukubo Director of Organizational Development
Ron Miller Treasurer
"My Pickleball journey started in August 2022 when I bought two paddles for $40 on Amazon and signed up for a beginner's class with my wife in Irvine. It wasn't long before I collected a dozen or so phone numbers and started meeting up with people to play with. After I felt I was no longer a "beginner" I started going to Bonita Canyon t
"My Pickleball journey started in August 2022 when I bought two paddles for $40 on Amazon and signed up for a beginner's class with my wife in Irvine. It wasn't long before I collected a dozen or so phone numbers and started meeting up with people to play with. After I felt I was no longer a "beginner" I started going to Bonita Canyon to pick up games and quickly realized that there was a pickleball culture that wasn't like anything I've ever experienced in competitive sports. No matter where I walked onto a court (Ohio, Florida, Wisconsin, New York), the Pickleball culture was the same. I completely fell in love with the game because of this culture and all the great people I've met along the way. I recently had the opportunity to teach beginner and intermediate pickleball at the UCI Anteater Recreation Center and earlier this year I became a Certified Coach through Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR). My journey has just begun, and I still have so much more to learn, but I'm enjoying every game and every person I have the pleasure of playing with. See you on the courts!"
