Miami, FL – April 2026

PlayerU Software Solutions LLC (“PlayerU”), an AI-driven platform for pickleball player development, today announced a strategic partnership with DUPR Inc., the leading global pickleball rating system. Through this collaboration, DUPR becomes the official and exclusive rating system integrated within PlayerU, creating a seamless ecosystem that connects training, performance tracking, and competitive play.

This partnership creates a clear pathway that brings unrated players into a structured system, helping them develop skills and progress into competitive pickleball. The partnership introduces full API integration for real-time player ratings, along with weekly updates and match tracking to ensure accuracy and consistency. Players will benefit from a streamlined onboarding experience, while clubs gain access to advanced tools such as leaderboards and match management systems. Together, these features create a more connected and data-driven experience for players at every level.

By aligning their technologies, PlayerU and DUPR establish a unified global standard for pickleball ratings. The integration also creates a clear and scalable pathway for players to progress from beginner stages to competitive play. As pickleball continues its rapid global growth, this partnership positions both companies to lead innovation in player development and ranking systems.

“This partnership allows us to give every player a clear starting point and a real path forward, from learning the basics to competing at a higher level,” said PlayerU co-founders Rene Prats and Edwin Rivera. “By integrating directly with DUPR, we’re building a system that connects training, ratings, and competition in a way that hasn’t been done before.”

“PlayerU represents a powerful entry point for new and developing players, and together we’re expanding access to a trusted global rating system while accelerating growth across the sport,” said Tito Machado, CEO of DUPR.

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About DUPR

DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) is the premier global pickleball rating system and technology platform, trusted by the world's leading clubs, tournaments, leagues, and players. DUPR’s dynamic rating system unifies pickleball across age, gender, and location by analyzing match results to accurately evaluate all players across a 2.000 - 8.000 scale. DUPR is the official pickleball rating of leagues, tournaments and clubs around the world, including USA Pickleball (USAP), United Pickleball Association (UPA), Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), Major League Pickleball (MLP), Pickleball.com, Life Time, The Picklr, National Team Pickleball League, National Pickleball League. It also owns and operates Minor League Pickleball and Collegiate Pickleball, two of the biggest amateur leagues in the sport. Players and operators can visit www.dupr.com to sign up and learn more.

About PlayerU

PlayerU is an AI-powered platform designed to help pickleball players learn, improve, and compete through structured training, video-based coaching, and performance analytics. By combining technology with player development, PlayerU is building a smarter pathway for athletes to grow within the sport.

Early access is now available at: https://playeru.ai