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Step into the realm of PCKL Pickleballs and Paddles! Mike Gottfried, the CEO of PCKL, is transforming the pickleball scene with exceptional products that are causing a sensation in the pickleball industry. With a track record of creating thriving companies centered around games, this isn’t unfamiliar territory for him – he’s once again leading the charge! Tune in to discover what sets PCKL’s pickleball paddles and pickleballs apart as top performers in the market. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!
The Simply Pickleball Podcast with Leigh Waters, professional pickleball player, MLP coach, and mother to Anna Leigh Waters. Leigh tells the story of how pickleball phenom Anna Leigh overcame adversity multiple times and rose to become the top women’s player in the world. She also lets us in on a few tips for staying competitive in tournament pickleball. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!
Prolite invented the first composite pickleball paddle in 1984, made from scraps of Boeing airplane material. Forty years later, Prolite is reinventing pickleball paddle construction again with the K2 Power. CEO Neil Friedenberg explains what sets Prolite pickleball paddles apart and why the company has succeeded for almost 40 years.
Brenden Dollard is a top pickleball instructor and the son of two pickleball pros. He’s combined the best parts of every paddle he’s ever played and created Trnity Pickleball. Watch our interview to discover why a heavier 19mm pickleball paddle could change your game!
With state-of-the-art construction and awesome design, Bread & Butter pickleball paddles are easy to spot on the court. Founder Doug Sapusek was passionate about pickleball and wanted to create a company, brand, and line of paddles that would be used by top players and have a unique design.
Watch the video to learn more about the newest paddle to drop and Doug’s journey into building a pickleball paddle and accessory empire.
If you like Aviator Nation, you’ll love Rally Club. They’re bringing cool clothes to pickleball. Founders Stephen Soller and Jewlz Fahn of the super stylish brand “Rally Club” join us and share why pickleball apparel needed an upgrade. They discuss which products are hot sellers, what to expect in their new lines, and where to pick up some awesome merch!
Wondering why pickleball has taken off as the fastest-growing sport in America? Filmmaker Machu Latorre was too! She is the producer of the upcoming film, A Game Changer, where she tells the story of pickleball’s fantastic growth, what people love about it, and what’s so special about it! Listen in as we hear some highlights from the film, how you can support it getting to the big screen, and why so many are addicted to playing!
After losing 35 lbs playing pickleball, Brad Cousino, former NFL Player and current Pickleball Ambassador, brought the game to the Superbowl!
Brad shares his inspiring story of growing up in an abusive and dysfunctional family and defying the odds by making it into the NFL. After retiring from football, he found community and purpose in pickleball.
He has become a pickleball enthusiast, spreading the word about the sport and making countless friends and connections. Listen in to hear his amazing story…
Pickleball Paddle Battle is an exciting reality show where the best of the best compete for a chance to become sponsored pros and franchise owners.
Follow along as Ace Rodriques tells his inspiring story of how he got into pickleball, build the Pickleball Kingdom franchise, and see who emerges as the champion in this epic Pickleball Paddle Battle!
Chris Dickert of Legacy Pickleball started off by collecting six pickleball paddles with various features he liked. And then he broke them apart and reverse-engineered them. He built his first paddle within two weeks, and Legacy Pickleball was born. A year after explosive growth, Legacy Pickleball is again betting on itself.
Have you heard of PickleCon? Join Triple Crown Sports CEO Keri King, Pickleball Director, and Alyssa Morrison, Pickleball Director, to explain the details of the largest pickleball event planned in Kansas City, Missouri, in August 2024.
The DUPR pickleball rating system is taking tournament and college pickleball by storm. What is DUPR, and why is it changing the landscape of college pickleball?
What does the future hold for Major League Pickleball? Adam Behnke, COO of DC Pickleball, shares his story on building an MLP team.
What is Chicken N Pickle, and why is it growing like crazy? Matt Besler, retired soccer pro and Chicken N Pickle executive, shares his story.
Professional pickleball player and mom Lindsey Newman has made a name for herself in the pickleball tournament scene. She typically plays and dominates professional pickleball tournaments with her brother, Riley Newman. Where did the Newmans come from, and how did they rise up the pickleball tournament ranks so quickly?
Curious about how to level up your pickleball game? Wayne Dollard, LevelUp CEO, shares how he built America’s top pickleball camp.
While attending a family reunion in early 2012, Gary Stocker’s brother brought a temporary net, and some wooden paddles and taught the family how to play pickleball. Gary was immediately hooked and has been playing ever since. With a background in higher education research through his work as a College Viability Consultant, he knew that college pickleball would be on the rise and built his organization and website – US Collegiate Pickleball. We discuss the current state of pickleball for youth and college students and what we might see in the coming years for college clubs, teams, and tournament play.
Has Spartus Pickleball created the perfect carbon fiber pickleball paddle? Watch our interview with Spartus founder Josh Kim to find out.
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