Pickleball Central Blog

Alex Hamner and Jennifer Lucore - Doubles Champions

by elizaled on Apr 1, 2015

We love these two because they are so gracious, and because they are so funny!  Enjoy their conversation with Anna … read more

Meet the Pros - Stephanie Lane

by elizaled on Mar 25, 2015

Stephanie has been seen often in the 'Winner's Circle' of the USAPA Nationals.  She is a PE teacher turned Pickleball Pro.&n … read more

Sun City West...and the Nationals Referee Experience

by elizaled on Mar 20, 2015

 You are going to love this couple...they really do embody the 'fun' part of pickleball!  Enjoy! Anna: … read more

Meet the Pickleball Pros - Kyle Yates

by elizaled on Mar 18, 2015

One of THE BEST pickleball players in the world - that's who Kyle Yates is!  So young, and yet, already, so f … read more

Rachael Kroog - Go to the Light Side

by elizaled on Mar 13, 2015

Everyone has a story about how they got started in Pickleball.  It usually starts with family!  I hope you en … read more

Meet the Pickleball Pros - Denise Boutin

by elizaled on Mar 11, 2015

Denise has a lot of enthusiasm for competition!  She was a Golf Pro, and is now a Pickleball Pro!  Thanks, Denise, for … read more

Alison Fulton, Gold Medalist - Pickleball in Scotland

by elizaled on Mar 6, 2015

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhRFcvzw48I We are always glad to hear about international pickleball group start-ups.  Anna … read more

Meet the Pickleball Pros - Deb Harrison

by elizaled on Mar 4, 2015

Deep Love comes to mind when you pair up the name 'Deb Harrison' with the game of pickleball!  Deb is deeply in love with te … read more

Can you recall the History of Pickleball Composite Paddles? Steve can!

by elizaled on Feb 27, 2015

We are so glad to know Steve Paranto!  He is a wealth of information about all things pickleball.  In this installme … read more

Meet the Pickleball Pros: The Elliott Family

by elizaled on Feb 25, 2015

The Elliott Family at the Englewood Tourney, Englewood, FloridaIf you attended the 2014 USAPA Nationals, you have certainly hear … read more

Steve Paranto Interview - Remembering the World's First Pickleball Tournament

by elizaled on Feb 20, 2015

It is always wonderful to hear the stories of how pickleball got started and how it has grown over the years.  Anna Cople … read more

Meet the Pickleball Pros - Lydia Willis

by elizaled on Feb 11, 2015

Lydia 'heard it through the grapevine' that I was interested in interviewing her for our 'Meet the Pickleball Pros' blog series.& … read more

Meet the Pickleball Pros - Billy Jacobsen

by elizaled on Feb 4, 2015

Billy Jacobsen's name is synonymous with 'Pickleball Pro'  Everybody knows Billy.  Shirley Shepherd, president of Pickl … read more

Is Pickleball Special?- Just Ask John Gullo!

by elizaled on Jan 30, 2015

Do you have an opinion about Pickleball?  Let us know if you agree with John about the amazing sport of pickleball … read more

Meet the Pickleball Pros - Hilary Marold

by elizaled on Jan 28, 2015

Hilary Marold PICKLEBALL PROI sent an invitation to Hilary via facebook the other day. I asked her if she would like to share som … read more

Meet the Pickleball Pros - Glen Peterson

by elizaled on Jan 22, 2015

Glen and Paula at the Timberhill Spring Fling Glen Peterson stopped by PickleballCentral just a couple of weeks ag … read more

Meet the Pickleball Pros - Steve Wong

by elizaled on Jan 14, 2015

Steve Wong at 2014 Nationals in Buckeye, ArizonaCan you list for us some of your accomplishments?Some of my accomplishments incl … read more

Meet the Pickleball Pros - Paul Porch

by elizaled on Jan 7, 2015

Meet pickleball pro Paul Porch from Vancouver, Washington, on the right. Pickleball Friends gathered at the SeaTac Pickleball T … read more