Carter Maris

Hometown: Westfield, Indiana
Current Residence: Carmel, Indiana
Career highlights:
2× DUPR All-American: Earned First Team DUPR All-American honors, cementing his status as one of the premier collegiate competitors in the country.
Top-Ranked Collegiate Player: Consistently holds one of the highest DUPR ratings in college pickleball, notably breaking into the Men’s Doubles Collegiate Top 10 at #4.
Pro-Circuit Victories: Proven ability to compete at the highest level with standout wins over established professional players Connor Mogle and Anouar Braham.
Community Innovator: Founder of Hometown Pickleball, an initiative aimed at expanding the sport’s reach and cultivating local talent.

From the Soccer Pitch to the Pickleball Court
Carter Maris’ journey to the top of the pickleball world is rooted in a high-level soccer background. The transition from soccer to pickleball allowed him to translate elite footwork, rapid lateral agility, and a fierce competitive drive directly onto the court. His natural athletic instincts coupled with an exceptional strategic mind triggered a meteoric rise through the ranks, quickly establishing him as a dominant force in the sport.

Dominating the College & Pro Circuits
Representing Indiana University, Carter has grown into one of the most decorated and feared competitors on the collegiate circuit. As a two-time DUPR All-American and First Team honoree, he has helped solidify the Midwest as a major hub for competitive pickleball. However, his ambitions extend far beyond the collegiate net. Carter is actively carving out his path on the professional circuit, already proving his elite caliber by capturing definitive match victories against seasoned pros like Connor Mogle and Anouar Braham.

Purpose, Faith, and Growing the Game
For Carter, athletic success is only one piece of the puzzle. His faith in Jesus is the absolute center of who he is, deeply influencing his integrity, his relationships with teammates and opponents, and his grounded approach to high-stakes competition.

Off the court, Carter is an entrepreneur and ambassador for the sport. As the founder of Hometown Pickleball, he is deeply invested in grassroots growth, ensuring the next generation of players has access to the game. Partnering with Peak Pickleball Agency, Carter’s ultimate goal is to continue testing his limits at the sport’s highest levels while collaborating with forward-thinking brands that share his commitment to excellence, authenticity, and the global expansion of pickleball.