Background: Loyd grew up in Texas playing basketball and tennis, eventually playing D1 tennis at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Pickleball Start: He discovered pickleball in 2020 during the pandemic and began playing professionally in September 2023 after working for HEAD Pickleball.

Major Accomplishments: Loyd has quickly risen in the professional ranks, highlighted by a monumental victory where he defeated the sport's top player, Ben Johns, in a Round of 16 match at the PPA World Championships. He has reached several semi-finals and finals in professional events, working towards his goal of becoming a top-ranked player.