MIAMI, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --Â PickleRage, a premier indoor pickleball club franchise, today announced the appointment of Rich DeStasio as Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant step forward in the brand's continued national expansion and long-term growth strategy.
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