MARÍA & ISABEL

The Pickleball Guru

Pickleball is sweeping the nation, and our latest gurus opened Miami’s first indoor Pickleball complex in one of Miami’s hippest neighborhoods: Little River. We introduce you to Isabel Alonso and Maria Sarmiento, the founders of Dinko who met on a Pickleball court one day after retiring from successful careers – Isabel was the Athletic Director at a local high school and Maria was a visionary toy designer. They enjoyed the game so much, they started playing tournaments and created “Team Dinko”, named after the crucial and strategic Pickleball shot: the dink. They made t-shirts, added more players to the team, and soon they realized they were on to something.

One year later, Dinko went from being a great name for a local team to Miami’s first indoor Pickleball complex and membership club. Any level can come and play – from beginners to professionals. Join the Dinko community to get discounts on everything Dinko has to offer – play time, merchandise, clinics, a cafe, and more. Stay tuned: a Rancho Grande food truck is coming to Dinko soon.

Watch the full interview to learn about Dinko’s upcoming competitions and events and Izzy and Maria’s favorite places to go in Little River.