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Sharing the stories and documenting in a very human way the fascinating growth of this sport and industry.
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A Peek into SoCal Pickleball
Challenges that can deter even enthusiastic rec players, highlights from the SoCal pickleball scene, and pickleball as just part of a happy, intentional…
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Not All Pickleball Coaching is Created Equal
In the exploding sport of pickleball, not all coaching is created equal. Consider these five qualities to look for in—or develop as—a pickleball coach.
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Cristen Kessler: "Pushing Myself to Reach My Potential"
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A Peek into UPA State Championships
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Keeping Pickleball Newcomer-Friendly
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Highlights from Recent PPA and APP Tours
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A Peek into SoCal Pickleball
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Rachel Summers: Approaching Pro Pickleball and Her Future with Intention
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Life Lessons From Pickleball: Getting to The Kitchen
The many things we learn about life from the recommendation to "get to the kitchen"
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The Youth of Pickleball
Stories and happenings in youth pickleball from around the country—kids going pro, already pro, and recreational youth players. Plus, the ecosystem…
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Cristen Kessler: "Pushing Myself to Reach My Potential"
From tennis to pro pickleball: She knew what she wanted to do and realized that in order to move forward, we sometimes have to leave even good things…
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Requesting Your Pickleball Thoughts and Experiences
What are your thoughts on leaving a pickleball game, pickleball coaching, to compete or not to compete, pickleball addiction, drilling, could pickleball…
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A Peek into UPA State Championships
Recent travels to UPA State Championships and community courts in New Hampshire and Maine add another dimension to what's happening in this game around…
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Rachel Summers: Approaching Pro Pickleball and Her Future with Intention
How one pro juggles medical school, Army Reserve service, and being a signed PPA pro player—she's playing the long game
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Highlights from Recent PPA and APP Tours
From the sidelines to center (championship) court: conversations and snippets from recent PPA and APP professional pickleball tournaments
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Keeping Pickleball Newcomer-Friendly
Whether players are new to the sport or new to a court, here are ways individuals, communities, and facilities are keeping the sport open to newcomers.
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The State of Pickleball 2024
The state of a gold rush town called Pickleball, as highlighted by PickleCon 2024. Good things happen when industry and players get together to discuss…
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Sharing the stories and evolution of pickleball—the people, the industry, the magic of it all. Capturing what makes it a great sport for nearly everyone, and writing to help keep it that way.
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