Pickleball Central Blog

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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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) …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Meet the Pros: Catherine Parenteau

by elizaled on Jul 1, 2016

Catherine Parenteau with Simone Jardim at East Naples Community Center. Catherine Parenteau is new to the pickle …
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Meet the Pros: Laura Ogden Fenton-Kovanda

by pickleballfun on Jun 29, 2016

Laura Fenton Kovanda at the U. S. Open Can you imagine playing a game you had to google on Youtube on your way to …
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Bellevue Pickleball Meetup Finds New Fans

by laurapbc on Jun 24, 2016

Pickleball meetup this Sunday (6/26) from 3:30 - 6:30 in Renton, WA on Talbot Hill! Click here to RSVP. A couple weeks ago …
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Meet The Pros: Tao Thongvanh

by elizaled on Jun 22, 2016

We are so impressed with the players who competed in the first U. S. Open Pickleball Championship held in Naples, Florida this pa …
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Strawberry Park Resort Campground Pickleball Tournament

by pickleballfun on Jun 17, 2016

Strawberry Park Resort Campground Pickleball Tournament Gene Burch emailed us the other day to share the story of pickleball in …
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Warm-Up Drills to Accelerate Peak Performance

by glenepeterson on Jun 15, 2016

Warm Up Drills to Accelerate Peak Performance  By Glen Peterson While some players can pick up a paddl …
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