Ben Minsk
Founder & CEO
Our Story
Social, uplifting, simple to learn, and endlessly fun were just a few of the reasons Rt. 12 Pickle owner Ben Minsk fell in love with the sport of pickleball.
What began as a casual invitation from a friend to hit a few (pickle) balls, quickly turned into a healthy obsession with the incredibly magnetic sport and an opportunity for a new kind of club in Worcester County.
While community courts are a great
place to start and play on sunny days,
Ben envisioned a dedicated, year-round community for local pickleball lovers to play, gather, and learn in a climate-controlled, welcoming setting. The goal was to replicate the tennis club experience, but exclusively for pickleball fans.
With nine indoor pickleball courts, an on-site area serving beer and wine, and group and private lessons, clinics, and leagues, Rt. 12 Pickle is ready to welcome you to our thriving, passionate, pickleball community!
Our Team
Lisa Flink
Director of Operations
Lisa comes to Rt. 12 Pickle as a recently retired strategic planner with experience in several areas of business operations. She started playing pickleball in early 2023 and considers herself a recreational player who enjoys a bit of competitive play during a game. Whenever possible, Lisa can be found with her dog, Sammy, by her side.
Connor Howells
Director of Facilities &
Pickleball Operations
Connor is a recent graduate of Assumption University and is currently pursuing an MBA in Business Management. Outside of his studies, he enjoys reading, playing music, and spending time with friends. While he’s still a novice at pickleball, he always has a great time on the court.
Ally Delaney
Manager of Marketing Communications
Ally graduated from Merrimack College in 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in Communication & Media and Marketing. After completing her studies, she quickly immersed herself in the marketing technology industry, where she developed a strong passion for marketing, technology,
and content creation. Outside of her professional life, Ally enjoys photography and baking, and although she doesn't have pets of her own, she loves spending time with cats and dogs through her pet-sitting side gig. While she hasn't yet tried pickleball, she's excited to give it a shot!
Ted Kosciak
Director of Coaching
Ted Kosciak has been playing pickleball since early 2023 and has developed a deep appreciation for the sport and obtained his coaching certification through USA Pickleball. Ted is a graduate of Bentley University, where he played baseball for four years and was inducted into the Bentley Athletic Hall of Fame in 1989. Prior to discovering
Pickleball, Ted completed several triathlons, including the Louisville Ironman in 2017. Ted is the proud father of three daughters and began his coaching career at the Youth League level. He then went on to coach the varsity softball program at Groton-Dunstable for eight years and later coached the softball program at Regis College for two years. When Ted is not on the pickleball courts, he enjoys running, cycling, jumping on his paddleboard, and spending time with his four grandchildren, who have also developed a love for pickleball. Ted is passionate about the sport and loves to share his knowledge and experience with others to help them enjoy the game as much as he does.
Our Staff
Pam Green
Member Services Staff
Laurie Dziokonski
Member Services Staff
Nicole Bouvier
Member Services Staff
Matt Catucchio
Member Services Staff
Christine LeBlanc
Member Services Staff