Pickleball Central Blog

3 Real Ways Pickleball Can Build Character

by glenepeterson on Sep 21, 2016

Many of us grew up hearing, ' Sports build character.' However, studies have concluded the opposite is true. Winning satisfi … read more

5 Tweaks That Would Make Pickleball a Better Sport

by glenepeterson on Sep 14, 2016

As pickleball emerges from adolescence among lawn games into legitimate sporthood, a few changes would make the sport more practi … read more

Meet The Pros - Diane Bock

by elizaled on Sep 9, 2016

Meet The Pros – Diane Bock Diane is well known in the national pickleball pro circles.  She has a great all-around style, a … read more

What's on Your Pickleball Bucket List?

Sep 2, 2016

Bucket lists are all the rage these days, from the general “100 things to do before I die” to the highly specific & … read more

Meet the Pros: Pickleball Prodigy William Sobek

by pickleballfun on Aug 31, 2016

The U. S. Open provided plenty of opportunity to meet and greet some of the best.  Here is our interview of William Sobek w … read more

David Pike, the Huck Finn of Pickleball, on Traveling 6,000 Miles in a Dinghy

by laurapbc on Aug 26, 2016

At 67-years-old, Dave Pike heard The Great Loop calling to him. The route winds along several waterways in th … read more

Tracy McKibben Rallies His Way to Health in 50-Lb Transformation

by laurapbc on Aug 24, 2016

Can Pickleball Save Your Life? You know those infomercials where you're supposed to go 'from flab to fab' in just 2 weeks using … read more

Meet The Pros: Barb Wintroub

by elizaled on Aug 19, 2016

Barb Wintroub with Gold Medal at the 2016 US OPEN Barb Wintroub is an All Around Athlete. She has proven her ability and talent … read more

Para-Pickleball Demonstration

by elizaled on Aug 17, 2016

This is a great presentation on a Para-Pickleball Demonstration on Coast Guard Island in Alameda, California. Enjoy!   [emb … read more

Meet The Pros - Aspen Kern

by elizaled on Aug 12, 2016

Aspen Kern freely admits to being addicted to pickleball! He has competed with some of the best pickleball players of all ti … read more

Evaluating the Numbers at the U.S. Open

by laurapbc on Aug 10, 2016

Mixed Doubles at the U.S. Open The American Sports Builders Assoc. has presented some numbers relating to the U.S. Open, and it … read more

Pickleball in New Zealand - Beauty and the Ball

by laurapbc on Jul 29, 2016

New Zealand is famous for its beautiful landscapes, Maori culture and Lord of the Rings. It's a great place for thrill seekers, … read more

2nd Annual Folsom Breakout Pickleball Tournament

by pickleballfun on Jul 27, 2016

Johnny Cash wrote 'Folsom Prison Blues', but they weren't singing the blues at the 2nd Annual Folsom Breakout Pickleball Tourname … read more

Meet the Pros: Morgan Evans

by elizaled on Jul 22, 2016

Meet the Pros - Morgan Evans from Palm Desert, California Morgan Evans at 2016 U. S. Open We are excited to intro … read more

Pickleball: A Contact Sport?

by glenepeterson on Jul 20, 2016

You're not likely to get knocked down by a pickleball, but it doesn't feel good to get hit! (Image credit: Chad Ryan) … read more

Meet the Pros: Jack Munro

by elizaled on Jul 15, 2016

Meet the Pros - one of youngest players at US Open Jack Munro Jack Munro - Gold Medal at 2015 USAPA NationalsJack Munro is one … read more

Oyster Bay Pickleball Club Transitions from Tennis to Pickleball Courts

by laurapbc on Jul 13, 2016

If there's one thing we've learned in this business, it's that when a determined group of picklers get together, they can make a … read more

Pickleball in the UK: Loyal to Sports Lovers

by laurapbc on Jul 6, 2016

From humble origins as 'pickle tennis' to over 1,200 weekly players across the nation, Clare Maclean-Bell has dedicated much of … read more