SARAH
FOUNDER & CO-OWNER
Most people think the word Ripmaster is a nickname and are shocked to find out that our founder, Sarah Ripmaster, just happens to have a very cool last name. Fittingly, Sarah and her two brothers grew up in a family of athletes in a suburb of Detroit. While she is a devoted fan of all sports, Sarah’s true love has always been racket sports. After playing tennis in college, she settled in Chicago and was introduced to the sport of platform tennis, also known as paddle. One day when Sarah drove a hard ball on the court, her opponent said, “Nice rip!”—and Ripmaster Athletics was born.

MAGGIE
CO-OWNER
As Sarah was launching Ripmaster, she met now co-owner Maggie on the paddle court. Maggie is lifelong sports addict herself. Born and raised in a suburb of Cincinnati, she spent most of her childhood days on a soccer field or a tennis court. After working for 20 years in branding and marketing, Maggie knew a powerful brand when she saw one. Sarah and Maggie became fast friends and business partners, deciding to make Ripmaster a reality in the paddle community and beyond.