JW Johnson grew up in Pittsburg, Kansas before he and his family moved to Naples, Florida to pursue a tennis career for him and his sister, Jorja. They started playing pickleball as a way to engage with their new community. His mother and sister are also top players on the tour. Johnson has been playing pickleball ever since and is among the top 10 players in the world. He was the youngest player in history to win the men’s singles title at the age of 19. In 2022, he medaled 47 times, securing 3 triple crowns.