Ben Hall Secures Centerline Athletics Sponsorship — A Big Step Forward for Hanover Pickleball Star

Hanover Central High School junior Benjamin Ben Hall announced on February 8, 2026, that he has earned a sponsorship with Centerline Athletics, a family-focused pickleball apparel company based in Appleton, Wisconsin. Friends, family, and coaches are celebrating this milestone as a well-deserved recognition of Ben’s hard work, sportsmanship, and steady rise in the sport.

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Ben remembers coming home to find his parents smiling at the kitchen table. After earlier outreach to companies, Ben had finally heard back from Centerline Athletics: they wanted to sponsor him. The moment was equal parts surprise and joy. Ben noted how important his family’s support has been: “Without my Mom traveling with me and supporting me through my ups and downs, I wouldn’t be who I am today as a person and a player. Also, without my Dad introducing this sport to me and being the person I look up to most through his work ethic, and allowing me to pursue my dream. Thank you both.”

​Ben first noticed Centerline when he was training in the summer months in Fort Lauderdale. Trusting their family-oriented approach, he reached out and included coaches’ recommendation letters to underscore his commitment. With pros, content creators, and senior competitors on Centerline’s roster, the sponsorship was an exciting step into the pickleball community.

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Training, travel, and competition, Ben competes nationally with The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) and trains with the APP Academy. He balances training with an active tournament schedule in the APP Next Gen series. In 2024, he traveled to Florida for more intensive competition and training. He has also worked with the St. John Parks Department, Chicago Pickleball Academy, and is currently at 219 Pickleball in Hammond, IN, doing lessons and clinics. When his dad was away for work, Ben’s mom helped him attend tournaments, offering practical support that kept his momentum going.

Pickleball became part of Ben’s life through family influence. His Dad spent time in Florida playing the sport and, on returning home, helped bring pickleball to the area by opening Pickle Time in Crown Point, Indiana. Pickle Time was a popular local venue with two outdoor and four indoor concrete courts. The facility provided Ben with regular access to courts and a community that has helped him develop his game from recreational play to a competitive focus.

Ben’s parents have been central to his pickleball journey and Centerline Athletics sponsorship, partnering closely from the first call and celebrating the news with “pure joy.” They support him by researching and arranging his training, lessons, and tournaments, and by teaching him to treat his sport like a business. This guidance helped him build social media relationships and a professional platform. Proud of his dedication, humility, and goal-setting, they remind him that success requires perseverance, patience, and sacrifice. Above all, they provide steady support, encouraging kindness, giving back, and reassuring him he’s not alone as he learns and pursues his goals.

​Ben describes pickleball as a blend of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton. It is an accessible sport that can be both fun and competitive for all ages. For Ben, the Centerline sponsorship represents important exposure and a clear stepping stone in his athletic journey. He called the opportunity “a great fit” and is excited to build from here.

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Ben plans to graduate in January 2027 and then return to Florida for 6–8 months of focused training in what he calls “pickleball central.” If he steps away from competitive pickleball later, he intends to stay in the Florida area and pursue higher education, likely at Florida Atlantic University or the University of Miami, to remain near top training opportunities. Academically, Ben plans to study exercise science with the long-term goal of becoming a physical therapist. He’s eager to see where pickleball leads him in the coming years.

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Ben’s athletic path began with basketball, moved on to tennis during his freshman and sophomore years of high school, and evolved into the pickleball passion he has today. Coaches, family members, and the Hanover community have watched his steady growth.

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To celebrate Ben’s new sponsorship, Centerline Athletics is offering 30% off their apparel using Ben’s code: BEN. Congratulations to Ben Hall, his family, and the Hanover community on this exciting achievement. This sponsorship is a wonderful recognition of Ben’s dedication, and we look forward to following his next steps on and off the court.