After Young’s 10-year childhood career playing competitive junior tennis, he was ready for a change. Having burnt out from his previous passion, Young was convinced to swap his racquet for a paddle. Young’s success in pickleball can be attributed to his wrist flexibility, his strategic understanding of the game and his natural ability to generate power. Young has gone on to win numerous accolades since turning pro, winning at all different competitions and venues.
Young grew up in Burriana, Spain, but moved to Southern California at the age of 13. He now lives in Austin, TX, where he trains regularly with the professional pickleball community there.
PPA Tour: Indoor National Championships
Bracket Completed
Match #5
Jan 20
Genie Erokhina, Mohaned Alhouni
G1
3
-11
G2
11
-6
G3
11
-9
Darrian Young, Paula Rives
G1
3
11
G2
11
6
G3
11
9
Gold:
Tyra Hurricane Black / Christian Alshon
Silver:
Anna Bright / Hayden Patriquin
Bronze:
Parris Todd / Andrei Daescu
Bracket Completed
Match #15
Jan 22
Darrian Young, Roscoe Bellamy
G1
11
-3
G2
5
-11
G3
11
-7
Donald Young, Michael Loyd
G1
11
3
G2
5
11
G3
11
7
Match #33
Jan 22
Eric Oncins, Dylan Frazier
G1
11
-6
G2
11
-4
Darrian Young, Roscoe Bellamy
G1
11
6
G2
11
4
Gold:
Andrei Daescu / Gabriel Tardio
Silver:
Christian Alshon / Hayden Patriquin
Bronze:
Eric Oncins / Dylan Frazier