Pickleball Central Blog

Can You Make a Living with Pickleball?

by laurapbc on May 16, 2018

Most sports provide a variety of ways to get involved in the industry without diverging too far from job hunting norms. If you w … read more

Sky Valley Pickleball Club/Resort Opening More Courts This Fall

by laurapbc on May 11, 2018

Spring and summer are still ahead of us, but for those who like planning ahead, we have news of a beautiful CA resort that will … read more

The Best Things to Do with Old Paddles

by laurapbc on May 9, 2018

Maybe you've been playing with your paddle for a couple of months and it's just not working out anymore. You could've started wi … read more

Meet The Pros: Tiener-X Nguyen

by elizaled on May 4, 2018

Meet The Pros - Tiener-X Nguyen Tiener-X Nguyen Tiener-X Nguyen is an extreme strategist! I say this becau … read more

Pickleball's Full Story is Revealed in History of Pickleball: More Than 50 Years of Fun!

by laurapbc on May 2, 2018

Pickleball is still a young sport, but in the 50 or so years it's been around it's undergone many exciting changes. For the firs … read more

How to Stay Cool Playing Pickleball

by laurapbc on Apr 27, 2018

As the weather starts to warm up, it’s no joke that overheating can become a serious issue while playing pickleball. Aside … read more

Meet The Pros - Randy Coleman

by elizaled on Apr 25, 2018

Meet the Pros - Randy Coleman Randy Coleman Randy has sized up the competition quickly and set his sights … read more

Will Pickleball Overtake Tennis?

by laurapbc on Apr 20, 2018

We know that pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America, but does it really have the clout to take on the 'head honcho … read more

How to Spread the Word About Your Pickleball Club

by laurapbc on Apr 17, 2018

We recently received a request from a club leader asking how they could better inform their community about pickleball and get m … read more

Meet The Pros - Lisa Punuali Naamu

by elizaled on Apr 12, 2018

Meet the Pros – Lisa Punuali Naamu Lisa Punuali Naamu Lisa is a tennis pro turned pickleball pro who loves … read more

Meet The Pros - Bill Muno

by elizaled on Apr 11, 2018

Meet The Pros – Bill Muno 2017 USAPA Nationals - Bill Muno/Bronze, Scott Moore/Gold, Glen Peterson/Silver … read more

Pickleball Cruises on the Rise

by laurapbc on Apr 7, 2018

We’ve discussed taking pickleball on the high seas before, and it seems the game’s wave of popularity will only cont … read more

Meet the Pros - Nancy Nowak

by elizaled on Apr 4, 2018

Meet The Pros - Nancy Nowak Nancy Nowak Nancy has had the privilege of playing with one of the best instructors in the country, … read more

Tres Palapas Pickleball Resort to Host First Mexican Championship in April

by laurapbc on Mar 31, 2018

Paul Bland and his wife Sally Meecham manage Tres Palapas Pickleball Resort in Los Barriles, a well-integrated community located … read more

Meet The Pros - Carol Lindow

by elizaled on Mar 28, 2018

Meet The Pros – Carol Lindow Carol Lindow Carol is an ambassador for both pickleball and tennis. She does not believe a p … read more

How to Play Pickleball Mindfully

by laurapbc on Mar 23, 2018

Playing game after game of pickleball is a good way to get a workout, but it’s not necessarily the best way to improve. If … read more

Who's Your Pickleball Hero? Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations for 2018

by laurapbc on Mar 20, 2018

Last year PickleballCentral, the USAPA and IPTPA (International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association) created the Pickle … read more

The Top Pickleball Snowbird Destinations

by laurapbc on Mar 17, 2018

Hang around the pickleball community long enough and you'll probably hear the term 'snowbird' pop up as the winter chill sets in … read more