With over 30 years of racquet sports experience & being in Health Care as a LPN and Hospice Nurse. Simone has always combined the two, coming from a health-conscious Mother who has always stressed the importance of health and wellness, Simone Johnson brings a good mix of the two always bringing joy and fun as she plays this sport called pickleball, she has played competitively for several years winning many gold medals in 3.5-4.0 competition and qualifying for many state events. Simone loves helping people, she brings a refreshing spirit to the sport. She has been a Certified PPR Coach for 2 years with a 23-year background in tennis and 7 years in pickleball. Simone loves anything that brings joy in her life, such as her family/grandchildren, pickleball & singing.

She is a Lover of music and had a music ministry with her mother in 2017 called Vision of Unity, for 20 years. You can find them on YouTube and Spotify. Together they sang and wrote inspirational original music that touched the lives of many. She still today sings those songs and others to uplift her patients and community. She is also an ambassador for the city of Columbus. Simone has a passion for life and Pickleball. She has a Light that shines through on and off the court and is enthusiastic about helping others grow and learn the sport as well.