Every court, indoors
Fourteen standard courts, two showcase championship courts, and year-round play protected from Missouri weather.
Why Pickletron
A club built on one powerful invitation.
The spark came when a friend's son with autism picked up a paddle, looked up, and asked to “play.”
That simple moment shaped a bigger vision: create a world-class pickleball club where competition and belonging share the same court. Pickletron is planned as a welcoming, alcohol-free destination for athletes, families, and neighbors across the Springfield–Branson corridor.
John Rand
Fearless Founder & CEO · No-Quit Visionary
John Rand is the Founder and CEO of Pickletron LLC, a premier pickleball facility located in Springfield, Missouri, and a PCI-certified pickleball coach. As an avid pickleball player, John combines firsthand experience with a clear understanding of the growing demand for high-quality recreational spaces.
Through his coaching work with Reset Pickleball, he helps players build confidence, improve their skills, and enjoy the game.
With a track record of building and managing a successful small business, John’s vision is to develop a facility that not only meets the needs of local players but also becomes a hub for regional tournaments and social events.
John’s vision for Pickletron is to bring year-round indoor pickleball to Springfield, Missouri, with opportunities for beginners, competitive players, seniors, and athletes with disabilities. His commitment to inclusion, including welcoming people with autism, is central to creating a club where players and families feel they belong.
The Pickletron is more than a place to play pickleball—it’s a destination and a place people will talk about for years to come.
Jason “JP” Petefish
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
A Springfield native, Jason “JP” Petefish began his freelance entrepreneurial career in the New York metropolitan area as a graphic designer working with Pepsi-Cola corporate. Over the following years, he provided professional brand development and management services to more than 100 clients.
Now semi-retired, JP brings his creative experience and entrepreneurial drive to Pickletron, helping guide the facility’s vision and development.
“In just a few short months, we’ve made a hundred decisions already about how this area needs our facility built as soon as possible. The players we’ve told about it can’t wait for it to happen.”
JP began playing pickleball in the fall of 2024 and enjoys playing up to three times a week. His branding experience, ideas, and local roots help shape Pickletron into a welcoming destination for Springfield-area pickleball enthusiasts.