Archive - The Pickleball Times

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…

Dec 19 •

November 2024

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.

Nov 27 •

October 2024

Life Lessons From Pickleball: Getting to The Kitchen

The many things we learn about life from the recommendation to "get to the kitchen"

Oct 30 •

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…

Oct 16 •

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…

Oct 1 •

September 2024

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…

Sep 25 •

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…

Sep 18 •

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

Sep 11 •

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

Sep 4 •

August 2024

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.

Aug 28 •

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…

Aug 14 •

Community Pickleball Courts Across the U.S.

A peek into what's happening around pickleball courts around the country.

Aug 7 •

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