THE 2026 PHILADELPHIA INDEPENDENCE:

Dijon Alyse

Jonny Andrews

Joey Angelson

Drew Von Bargen

Alison Burkholder

Jeff Comer

Thomas Connolly

Danielle Faucher

Julene James

Austin Kerper

Andrea Miller

Steven Pokopec

Andrew Wakefield

Carolyn Weed

Andrew Wakefield has been involved with pickleball since 2023. After becoming addicted to the sport with some of his old tennis friends, Andrew quickly became interested in opening pickleball clubs of his own. Now, he owns Dill Dinkers Hatboro, Dill Dinkers Lansdale and Dill Dinkers Reading, all in Pennsylvania (in addition to Hillcrest Racquet Club).

Andrew is married to Kara Wakefield. Together, they have a 2 year old son and one more on the way this spring! Residing near King of Prussia, PA, the Wakefields cannot wait to bring new levels of pickleball to the Philadelphia community!