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theBACKYARDa pickleball & social clubCOMING SOON FALL 20243 55 S ou th Br id ge R o adL ak es id e- M ar bl eh ea d , OH 4 34 4 0the BackYard
Pickleball has an innate andcontagious social spirit, and we will harness this energy to build asocial hub where communitymembers, of all ages and abilities, can go to compete, relax, and connect - like those good ole days in your own backyard.
the BackYard will be a place to work hard, sweat andconnect. Harken back to the days of playing a pickupgame of football or basketball in your backyard - when,for a moment, you were Roger Staubach throwing thewinning touchdown pass or Dr. J driving the lane only todish it off at the last second. When the match was over,tired and sweaty, you’d drink from the hose or grab some Kool-Aid, sit in the grass, and continue to trash talkuntil you were ready for the next one. Pickleball allows people of all ages and abilities to playagain - producing a racing heart, perspiration, and,undoubtedly, a little bit of laughter. We hope your time atthe BackYard might just take you back to the gloriousmemories of your own backyard.Our focus, first and foremost, is delivering an exceptionalPickleball experience - that is why you come to theBackYard. The community we build is what will keep youcoming back.OUR VISION
JILL STEPHENSONCO-OWNER AND FINANCIALMANAGERJODIE GULASCO-OWNER AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERABOUT US . . . In Our BackYard: Jill (the Brownie)has always been responsible,prepared, and obsessed with CarolBrady’s hair; Jodie (in the red shirtwith a wristwatch) is still always ontime and more than a littlemischievous; Bobbie is still makingbold choices - fortunately not somuch with her fashion choices thesedays; and Bill, who despiteaccusations of throwing size13shoes or an occasional kitchenutensil at his sisters, has alwaysbeen generous and kind, but he nolonger wears the “watermelon”haircut or pants that Bobbie pickedout for him. Jill is a lifelong resident of Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio who recently retired as a highlyrespected and popular educator from the DanburySchool District. She brings her passion and joy forlife, her extensive network of colleagues, formerstudents, and lifelong friends of the community, acautious fiscal stewardship, and special eventplanner/promoter skills to the management team atthe BackYard. Besides spending time learning and developingher passion for pickleball, Jill is a mother of twochildren, her son Mac (26) and daughter Kit (22),who both proudly have an extra copy of their 21stchromosome (Down syndrome), Jill has been anextraordinary advocate and supporter of peoplewith varying degrees of special needs andunderdogs in general. Jilll will be instrumental inour community outreach to establish and hostleagues and camp opportunities for school agedchildren and those with specific needs . Jodie is also a lifelong resident of the peninsulaarea and after three decades, she continues to workin the nuclear power industry and is highly respectedfor her work ethic, professionalism, and uncannyability to bring calm and order from chaos. Jodie brings extensive experience to supportingdaily operations of a business, including humanresource management, organizational andlogistical processes, inventory management, andvendor relationships, as well innovative solutions tothe robust and dynamicscheduling/reservation/payment system to beemployed by the BackYard. Jodie has two adult children, adventuristdaughter Kennedy (27) and her son Jake (25),who continues to live in the vacationland area.
BOBBIE BEROCO-OWNER AND BUSINESS MANAGER Bobbie also loved growing up in the Lakeside-Marblehead community but left to pursue a careerwith the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as aspecial agent. After 23 years, she retired and hasspent the last three plus years working part timeas a crisis counselor. Bobbie will bring her passion for pickleball andthe invaluable guidance she has received fromher mentor - and owner of a premier 8 milliondollar pickleball facility in Michigan. Bobbie hasbeen guided on every aspect of managing apickleball facility and business - this mentorshipcontracted for minimally the next two years. Bobbie has three daughters, Cassidy (22),Josie (20), who are away at college, and Rylee(17), who is a junior in high school. Bobbiecurrently resides in Saline, Michigan, but will soonmove back to the Lakeside-Marblehead area.Bobbie and her crew are very excited andoptimistic about this venture.We have always been fans of good clean fun!BILL STEPHENSONCO-OWNER AND OPERATIONS MANAGER Bill is a lifelong resident of Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio and is well known andrespected in the area as the owner and operatorof Buckeye Marine Service, LLC, for over 30years. Bill will be primarily responsible for the on-sitemanagement of the BackYard, both during theconstruction phase and operating hours and thedirector of league and tournament play forpickleball and golf simulators. Bill will use hisexperience to ensure the success of dailyoperations, monitor and maintain the building andequipment, and managing expansion phases ofthe business. Bill has two children, his son Will (19) anddaughter Sadie (16), and they continue to residein the area.
Featuring: 6 indoor courts with cushionedSport Master flooring, a climate controlledenvironment, indirect LED lighting, and ballcontainment barriers for uninterrupted play.6 INDOOR PICKLEBALL COURTS
Featuring: state of the art, ceilingmounted golf simulators with multiplecameras, a full suite of precision gamingsoftware, premium hitting mats, thehighest quality impact screens, andcomplete club and ball data capture.2 GOLF & GAMESIMULATORS
Go play in the BACKYARD . . .Featuring: gathering areas with fire pits, 2outdoor pickleball courts, 1 grassvolleyball/badminton court, 2 corn holecourts and 2 bocce ball courts, with spacefor food truck service.
Spirits & Snacksthe BackYard will offer a variety of drinks includingreplenishment drinks, soda,beer, and seltzers to quenchyour thirst after the win!.BEVERAGESSpeciality food truck options will be available to guests fortournaments, special events, and various weekends/nights.FOOD TRUCKSthe BackYard will have a varietyof traditional concession-fare anda rotating offering of appetizersfor enjoyment after the game!CONCESSIONS &APPETIZERS
It is not just pickleball. It isa renewal, a chance tobe young (ish) again. Tosweat, to compete, to besore, to laugh and tobelong. It is community.We are so excited to bebuilding this communityin our community. Our hope is that you will joinus on this adventure andbe a part of the fun!See you in theBackYard!Jill, Jodie, Bobbie & BillAn Investmentin Community