Noah Mood founded AACE inspired by his own journey as a student-athlete and the transformative power of sports and mentorship.

Growing up in Fort Myers, Florida, Noah relied on mentors and team experiences to navigate a demanding schedule, learning firsthand how guidance and camaraderie build resilience, healthy habits, and personal growth – values that now shape AACE.

A student at Canterbury School, Noah competes passionately in tennis and pickleball. He’s played in major tournaments like the 2025 AAP Fort Lauderdale Open, PPA Tour events, World Pickleball Tour tournaments, and numerous local competitions. For Noah, these events are more than competing; they’re opportunities to connect with and build a diverse community of student-athlete leaders.

Noah’s commitment to making sports more accessible began in 9th grade, when he participated in a pickleball fundraiser aimed at closing the opportunity gap for underserved youth. Partnering with organizations like United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades’ Community Partnership Schools program, he introduced pickleball to kids with limited access to sports. As a native Spanish speaker, Noah also helped bridge communication gaps, ensuring all students and families felt welcome and supported.

Before 10th grade, Noah coached at a pickleball camp for kids and discovered the joy of building community through play. He also volunteered at a large backpack and school supply event serving thousands of Southwest Florida students, an experience that reinforced his belief in community-driven impact. All of these moments fueled Noah’s passion and laid the foundation for AACE’s mission.

Academically, Noah is a National Honor Society member and credits much of his growth to his older brother, Dylan Moon, with whom he teams up regularly. Together, they partner with the United Way to create a network of mentors and role models to support young students. Noah is also working to pioneer a high school-to-collegiate pickleball pathway, blending his love for the sport with a vision to create opportunities for future athletes.

Driven by his cultural roots, leadership, and passion for community, Noah is dedicated to growing AACE into a nationwide platform where student-athlete leaders can inspire, mentor, and create lasting change – on and off the court.