The holiday gift giving season is upon us, and we all have stocking to fill or that person who seems to have everything! Take a look at all my pickleball themed designs on tee shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and mugs! (only a few are shown below!) Make your shopping easy! Just click the image below! Or …
Author: Betsy
Stress is Success!
Stress is success, according to Gabe "The Gladiator" Anderson, and I like what he has to say. I reached out to Gabe today after reading a piece he wrote on Facebook about being patient and creating stress for your opponent. Here is what he has to say, word for word. I have been sharing this …
Be considerate…..put in some effort when there’s work to be done
I may have written about this before, but it never hurts to remind people to be considerate on the courts! Yesterday, I played for the first time at the Punta Gorda Pickleplex! There are 16 outdoor courts, and will grow as more phases are planned! It was a great place to play! But, that's not …
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Follow up……out of my comfort zone
Well, I made it through my first official day of officiating at the Hartland (MI) Tournament, but not without some bumps! I started with a 3.0 men's doubles match, followed by a 3.5 men's match, a 3.0 women's match, a 3.5 women's match, and a 3.0 men's singles match. Singles are the best, because you …
Out of my comfort zone
Today, I'm doing something for the first time. I have committed to a full day of refereeing pickleball at the USAPA sanctioned, Hartland (MI) tournament! Definitely out of my comfort zone! Honestly, it's not my first time refereeing. I have done a few games at my home courts, always announcing to the players that I'm …
Pickleball Christmas ideas!
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Are you a good player or a good partner?
Which is more important in the world of team/partner sports? Being a good player OR Being a good partner There's been a lot written on this topic. And while there are many who put winning ahead of everything, most pickleball players just want to play well, and with a partner who will lift them up …