Pickleball Central Blog

NEW COURTS IN PAYSON, ARIZONA – A DREAM COME TRUE

by elizaled on Apr 22, 2015

I've been chatting with Deanna Wright for about two years about how pickleball is taking off in Payson, Arizona.  You'll be …
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Why is pickleball so addictive?

by elizaled on Apr 17, 2015

In just about every news article and video, people say pickleball is so addictive!  We asked folks what they mean when they …
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Mt Charleston Pickleball Club - Pass the Teapot!

by elizaled on Apr 10, 2015

The Mt. Charleston Pickleball Club in Nevada appears to be a really fun bunch.  They posted a picture on Facebook recently …
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Golf Pro turns Pickleball Pro - Denise Boutin, USAPA Gold Medalist

by elizaled on Apr 8, 2015

In the PickleballCentral Winner's Circle, Anna interviewed a former Golf Pro, Denise Boutin.  Of course, The Villa …
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Rocky Clark and Pickleball Growing Off the Charts in New England

by elizaled on Apr 3, 2015

It is amazing how fast pickleball is growing in popularity across the country and the globe.  Hear Rocky's report …
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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 at Natio …
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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 …
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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: …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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.& …
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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 …
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