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Holiday pickleball gift ideas!

The holidays are right around the corner!  I have some pickleball themed gift ideas for you and your partner!  Coffee Mugs, Ladies and men's tee shirts!  Unisex long sleeved tees, hoodies and sweatshirts too!  All are cotton. (I advise buying one size larger in the mens and women's tees.  Sweatshirts are true to size and… Continue reading Holiday pickleball gift ideas!

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Pickleball tournaments around the world

It's easy to find pickleball tournaments in the USA.  Just look up Pickleball Tournaments on the web and you can search for them by date, state, or just scroll through the endless list of tournaments offered every weekend of the year, throughout the country! Now, if you're looking for a tournament to play in on… Continue reading Pickleball tournaments around the world

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If you won’t hit the ball to me, why should I play with you?

Once again, I want to welcome a guest blogger - Kevin Douglas from Sylvania, Ohio.  Kevin is a member of several pickleball clubs in the Toledo area.  He is often seen playing in high level games, but also with beginners and intermediate players, always helping them as they learn the game.  Am I the only… Continue reading If you won’t hit the ball to me, why should I play with you?

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Reflections during a rain storm

What better time to write than while a thunder storm is passing through. The wind is whipping our hanging plants and the rain is pelting down on the burned lawn, desperate for water.  There’s a peacefulness to the chaos happening outside my back patio door.  It’s been a long time since we have had a… Continue reading Reflections during a rain storm

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Take care of your feet!

Barely a month goes by that I don’t hear of someone suffering with pain from aching feet, or in some cases they have stopped playing altogether due to foot pain. Likely, they are suffering from plantar fasciitis. I’m not a doctor, but I suffered from plantar fasciitis for many, many years.....over twenty, so I know… Continue reading Take care of your feet!

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I’ll meet you at the 2018 US Open Pickleball Championships

In just two days, I will head south to Naples, Florida to compete in the third US Open Pickleball Championships.  This event is one of the largest pickleball tournament events in the USA, and will host nearly 2,000 players this year!  I didn't research that number.....but read it somewhere.  Sorry if I'm off a little,… Continue reading I’ll meet you at the 2018 US Open Pickleball Championships

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Wrapping up 2017 with anticipation of an even better 2018!

It's that time of year where I like to reminisce on the past years travels and events, and look ahead to the upcoming year with anticipation.  I am always amazed at how much I seem to fit into a year,  but the best part is realizing how many long time friendships I have made, and… Continue reading Wrapping up 2017 with anticipation of an even better 2018!