Michael and Mariah Dannenhold have a very strong background in athletics and business. They met playing collegiate sports at the top level in 1998 and became college sweethearts. Mariah earned back-to-back MVP awards at Golden West College, which earned her a full- scholarship to the number 1 team in the county for women’s volleyball at the time, Cal State University Long Beach. They went on to become division 1 National Champions. Michael played Tennis throughout college and circuited the pro tour in 2000. They both ended their athletic careers to focus on family and to pursue the next big move. Mariah became a very successful Business Development Manager, while Michael followed his passion for working with children with special needs as an Adaptive P.E. teacher. They found a love for Pickleball while playing with friends and family and decided to combine their love for sports, business, and having fun into their next chapter of life.