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October 2024

Life Lessons From Pickleball: Getting to The Kitchen
The many things we learn about life from the recommendation to "get to the kitchen"
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Emily Burnett
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The Youth of Pickleball
Stories and happenings in youth pickleball from around the country—kids going pro, already pro, and recreational youth players. Plus, the ecosystem…
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Emily Burnett
Cristen Kessler: "Pushing Myself to Reach My Potential"
From tennis to pro pickleball: She knew what she wanted to do and realized that in order to move forward, we sometimes have to leave even good things…
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Emily Burnett

September 2024

Requesting Your Pickleball Thoughts and Experiences
What are your thoughts on leaving a pickleball game, pickleball coaching, to compete or not to compete, pickleball addiction, drilling, could pickleball…
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Emily Burnett
A Peek into UPA State Championships
Recent travels to UPA State Championships and community courts in New Hampshire and Maine add another dimension to what's happening in this game around…
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Emily Burnett
Rachel Summers: Approaching Pro Pickleball and Her Future with Intention
How one pro juggles medical school, Army Reserve service, and being a signed PPA pro player—she's playing the long game
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Emily Burnett
Highlights from Recent PPA and APP Tours
From the sidelines to center (championship) court: conversations and snippets from recent PPA and APP professional pickleball tournaments
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Emily Burnett
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August 2024

Keeping Pickleball Newcomer-Friendly
Whether players are new to the sport or new to a court, here are ways individuals, communities, and facilities are keeping the sport open to newcomers.
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Emily Burnett
The State of Pickleball 2024
The state of a gold rush town called Pickleball, as highlighted by PickleCon 2024. Good things happen when industry and players get together to discuss…
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Emily Burnett
Community Pickleball Courts Across the U.S.
A peek into what's happening around pickleball courts around the country.
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Emily Burnett
A Peek Into What Happens Beyond Pickleball Rec Play—Tournaments
A memorable weekend in Denver, Colorado. Also, singles 5.0+ pickleball is not to be missed, and bring an umbrella.
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Emily Burnett
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