The Pretty Picklers Podcast

Today we have Ashley Waterson on the podcast! Ashley is the founder of The Picklin' Vixens, our pickleball sisters on the West coast! Tune in for a giggle-filled chat about everything from how the vixens were founded, to fashion vs. function on the court, and the challenges of running a pickleball league. You won't want to miss this fun and insightful chat!  About Ashley:  A life-long tennis player turned pickleball convert, Ashley Waterson is the founder of Picklin' Vixens. Started as the name of a text thread group among fellow female pickleball enthusiasts, the Picklin' Vixens is now a growing brand of badass "All Vix. No Dix" dedicated to the sport of pickleball and the support of other women. While still in its infancy, the goal is to grow the brand enough in order to give proceeds of any sales to nonprofit organizations that empower girls and women through sport. You can find Ashley and the Picklin' Vixens on Instagram and Facebook!  When she's not on the pickleball court, Ashley can be found at her computer promoting the Vixens, producing the podcast "Nonprofit on the Rocks" the YouTube show starring her precocious 7-year old, "Evan's Curiosity Corner," or riding OneWheels with her husband, Mark.  Resources Mentioned: Check out the Picklin' Vixens on https://www.instagram.com/picklinvixens/?hl=en (Instagram) Connect with the Picklin' Vixens on https://www.facebook.com/Picklin-Vixens-105288205106138/?ref=page_internal (Facebook) Learn more about https://www.prettypicklers.com/ (The Pretty Picklers) Follow The Pretty Picklers on https://www.instagram.com/prettypicklers/ (IG @PrettyPicklers ) Connect with The Pretty Picklers https://www.facebook.com/prettypicklers (on Facebook!)

Hey Pretty Picklers! We are so excited to share this interview with Lindsey Kenney, founder of one of our favorite pickleball clothing brands, Faye + Florie! Tune in as we discuss how Faye + Florie began, where Lindsey gets her inspiration for her eye-catching patterns and designs, and the best resources to accommodate your team's fashion needs. Be sure to stay tuned for a special discount code that will score you 15% off your next Faye + Florie purchase! You don't want to miss it.  About Lindsey:  Lindsey's passion for tennis started at an early age.  She learned how to play during summers at a club on the Jersey Shore that had a very strict white clothing policy. After years of wearing the typically stiff and uncomfortable polyester pleated skirts with the zip-up backs paired with collared polo shirts, she started to test the limits of the rules.  Fast WAY forward, she became pregnant with her second child and her team advanced far into the postseason. She was almost 7 months pregnant and playing for a chance to go to Nationals! Stuck with a lot of matches and nothing that fit she decided to make her own tennis clothes.  After much trial and error, and of course youtube tutorials, she taught herself to sew and Faye + Florie was born!  After falling in love with pickleball she decided to team up with Michelle Esquivel, Leigh and Anna Leigh Waters, and Martina Kochli and sponsor them on the tour.  She wanted each pro to wear clothing they loved and in which they felt comfortable so she collaborated with each player to design their own lines within F+F. Made to fit any body type and hug and hold you in all the right places, her skirts pay homage to classic tennis style while pushing the limits in bold and colorful prints. Resources Mentioned: Check out https://www.fayeandflorie.com/ (Faye + Florie ) Use discount code https://www.fayeandflorie.com/ (PRETTYPICKLERS) for 15% off your next purchase! Learn more about https://www.prettypicklers.com/ (The Pretty Picklers) Follow The Pretty Picklers on https://www.instagram.com/prettypicklers/ (IG @PrettyPicklers ) Connect with The Pretty Picklers https://www.facebook.com/prettypicklers (on Facebook!)

Today we have the pleasure of talking to Justin Romero, Head of Racquet Sports, tennis and pickleball pro, and coach at Ocean Reef! After getting so many amazing tips from Justin on the court, we knew we had to bring him on the show to share his knowledge! Listen in as Justin shares his journey to Ocean Reef, great advice for playing with new people, and some amazing tips and tricks for bringing your best to the court. You won't want to miss it, team!  About Justin Romero:  Justin is the Head of Racquet Sports at Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, FL. Originally from Albuquerque, NM, he is a nationally ranked collegiate tennis player, a world-ranked pickleball professional, and USPTA and IPTPA Certified "I love the game, and I love helping people achieve their goals, whether it's becoming a professional tennis or pickleball player, wanting a great cardio workout, or anywhere in between, we will work together to achieve your goals". -Justin Romero Looking for a mentor? Feel free to reach out to Justin at jromero@oceanreef.com! Resources Mentioned: Work with Justin at https://www.oceanreef.com/staff/justin-romero/ (Ocean Reef!) Check out Ocean Reef on https://www.instagram.com/oceanreefclub/?hl=en (Instagram) Check out Mizuno on https://www.instagram.com/mizunotennisusa/?hl=en (Instagram) Check out dINGK Sports on https://www.instagram.com/dingk_sports/?hl=en (Instagram) Learn more about https://www.prettypicklers.com/ (The Pretty Picklers) Follow The Pretty Picklers on https://www.instagram.com/prettypicklers/ (IG @PrettyPicklers ) Connect with The Pretty Picklers https://www.facebook.com/prettypicklers (on Facebook!)

Today on the podcast we're joined by top 5 touring Pro Pickleball player, Frank Anthony Davis (FAD)! Frank gives us some pro tips for avoiding injury on the court, how to support your favorite pros, and an inside look into how he has used his passion for pickleball and background in engineering to design his signature paddle! We also hear about the amazing contributions he makes to ensure that women in sports gain equality on and off the court. Take a listen, Pretty Picklers!    About Frank Anthony Davis:  Top 5 touring Pro Pickleball player Frank Anthony Davis (FAD), is originally from a small town in southern New Jersey. He lives with his wife Josie and their two rescue dogs. In 2019 he won the USAPA Heritage Tournament Triple Crown, was the National Pro singles bronze medalist, and the Chicago Open Champion. FAD is excited to be partnering with Niupipo on the pro tour in 2021. Together they look forward to growing the sport while creating quality products for more players to enjoy. You can learn more about Frank at FADPickleball.com. Resources Mentioned: Learn more about https://fadpickleball.com/ (FAD Pickleball) Follow Frank on https://www.instagram.com/frankanthonydavis/ (Instagram) Check out https://niupipo.com/ (Niupipo Paddles!) Donate to the https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/ (Women's Sports Foundation) Connect with Frank on https://www.facebook.com/frankanthonydavis (Facebook) Check out Frank on https://twitter.com/frankadavis (Twitter) Learn more about https://www.prettypicklers.com/ (The Pretty Picklers) Follow The Pretty Picklers on https://www.instagram.com/prettypicklers/ (IG @PrettyPicklers ) Connect with The Pretty Picklers https://www.facebook.com/prettypicklers (on Facebook!)

Listen up, Pretty Picklers! Today's episode is PACKED with pivotal pickleball information you do not want to miss! We are chatting with The USA Pickleball Association about everything this incredible organization is doing to grow the sport of pickleball and everything YOU can do to help! We're joined by Stu Upson, CEO, and Karen Parrish, Managing Director of Competition, who give us the low down on the benefits of participating in a USA Pickleball sanctioned event, tips on where to start when registering for tournaments, and what you can do to be a pickleball ambassador! Tune in!   About USA Pickleball:  The USA Pickleball Association (USA Pickleball) is the national governing body for the sport of pickleball in the US and provides players with official rules, tournaments, rankings and promotional materials. The association is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation and governed by a board of directors and professional staff who provide the guidance and infrastructure for the continued growth and development of the sport. Stu Upson is the Chief Executive Officer of USA Pickleball, the national governing body for the sport. Prior to joining USA Pickleball, Stu was the Chief Operating Officer at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island for 6 years. Stu's previous sports management positions include Executive Director of the United States Bowling Congress (the national governing body of bowling), Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Skip Barber Racing, and Senior Vice President of Sports and Entertainment Marketing at First USA Bank. His sports and entertainment experience began when he joined Major League Baseball Properties as Vice President of Business Development after several years of working at New York advertising agencies.  Karen Parrish is the Managing Director of Competition of USA Pickleball. Prior to accepting this position, Karen was the Regional Director of the Atlantic South Region from 2014 to 2018 and then the District Ambassador for the Emerald Coast District of FL for 1 year prior to accepting her current position.  Karen has been involved in sports for over 40 years.  Coaching and teaching pickleball, softball, baseball and many other youth programs throughout her career.  Karen was the Pickleball Director for the Emerald Coast as well as the Projects Manager of many special events for the City of Destin.  One of her favorite quotes is "I Never Lose, Either I Win or I Learn."   Karen recently moved from Destin, FL to Scottsdale, AZ and is married with 2 children. Resources Mentioned: Learn more about https://usapickleball.org/ (USA Pickleball) Follow USA Pickleball on https://www.instagram.com/usapickleball/ (Instagram) Connect with USA Pickleball on https://www.facebook.com/usapickleballassociation/ (Facebook) Check out USA Pickleball on https://twitter.com/usapickleball (Twitter) Catch exciting pickleball footage on the USA Pickleball https://www.youtube.com/user/usapickleball2 (Youtube Channel) Learn more about https://www.prettypicklers.com/ (The Pretty Picklers) Follow The Pretty Picklers on https://www.instagram.com/prettypicklers/ (IG @PrettyPicklers ) Connect with The Pretty Picklers https://www.facebook.com/prettypicklers (on Facebook!)

We are so honored to have our good friend, mentor, and head of the Pretty Picklers team, Katie Taylor, join us on the podcast today! A life-long tennis player, it took Katie some time to adjust to the nuances of pickleball. Now she dominates on the pickleball court and she's here to tell us how she made the transition and how she teaches others to do the same! We also hear the story about how Katie landed her sponsorship, why her dad loves to watch her lose a match, and the hilarious choice of mantra Katie uses to get focused on the court. You don't want to miss this!  About Katie:  Katie is a PPR Certified Pickleball Professional and sponsored member of the Head/Penn Pickleball team. Her professional Gold medals include the 2020 New York Open Pickleball Championships, the 2019 New England Super Slam, the 2019 Atlanta Open, and the 2018 US Open. Katie's vivacious personality makes her a star on and off the court! Resources Mentioned: Follow Katie on https://www.instagram.com/katiegallaghertaylor/ (Instagram) Check out https://www.head.com/en_US/pickleball.html (Head/Penn Pickleball) Learn more about https://www.prettypicklers.com/ (The Pretty Picklers) Follow The Pretty Picklers on https://www.instagram.com/prettypicklers/ (IG @PrettyPicklers ) Connect with The Pretty Picklers https://www.facebook.com/prettypicklers (on Facebook!)

Our dear friend, and Top 10 Pickleball Pro, Michelle Esquivel joins us on the podcast today!  Whether it's due to her incredible teaching skills, her passion for pickleball, or her infectious laugh it's no mystery why Michelle is considered a fan favorite. Listen in for tips on the best way to return to the court after an injury, the story of how The Ultimate Pickleball Academy got started, how to know which event is right for you at a tournament, and how to be the best doubles partner you can be. You don't want to miss this one, Pretty Picklers!  About Michelle:  Michelle Esquivel is Top 10 Pickleball Pro, IPTPA certified instructor, and Co-Director of Ultimate Pickleball Academy  In 2015, Michelle was introduced to Pickleball and within a few years, she decided to teach and play Pickleball Full time professionally. Since then, Esquivel has medaled in singles and doubles at several Major Professional Pickleball tournaments including PPA events, APP events, US Open, and Nationals.  She graduated from Concordia University, Irvine on a full tennis scholarship with a BA in Exercise Sports Science with an Emphasis in Teaching and Coaching.  After graduating, she became a USPTA instructor at Matchpoint Tennis Academy and collegiate tennis coach at Cypress College. She later obtained her Master's Degree in Physical Education at Azusa Pacific University and began teaching Kinesiology classes at the community college level.  Michelle established herself in the Pickleball community as one of the top instructors in the game and has experience teaching with EngagePickleball Camps, LevelUp, Pickleball Getaways, and Suncoast Pickleball Academy. Her passion and love for the sport have made her a fan favorite. She's made appearances as a live commentator for several professional pickleball events and has also been featured as a guest on several podcast pickleball shows.  Resources Mentioned: Follow Michelle on https://www.instagram.com/_michelle_pb_/?hl=en (Instagram) Check out the http://ultimatepickleballacademy.com/ (Ultimate Pickleball Academy) Shop Michelle's line at https://www.fayeandflorie.com/pickleball/ (Faye + Florie!) Learn more about https://www.prettypicklers.com/ (The Pretty Picklers) Follow The Pretty Picklers on https://www.instagram.com/prettypicklers/ (IG @PrettyPicklers ) Connect with The Pretty Picklers https://www.facebook.com/prettypicklers (on Facebook!)

Wow! Today's game-changing episode with The Pickleball PT, Frank Allen, is NOT to be missed! Listen in as Dr. Frank answers your questions on how to play better and hurt less on the pickleball court. We cover everything from leg cramps and tennis elbow, to plantar fasciitis. Should you be treating your muscles with heat or ice? Is your indoor play affecting your body differently than outdoor play? Find out all of this in more on this episode and listen in to see if your question was answered!  About Frank:  Frank Allen graduated from the University of North Florida doctorate physical therapy program in 2013. In 2019 he started a mobile concierge physical therapy business called Your Place Physical Therapy. He started playing pickleball during the beginning of the pandemic and, like everyone else, completely fell in love with the game. He and his wife moved to Sarasota in October of last year and after seeing how big pickleball was in the area (and how easy it is to suffer an injury related to pickleball) he soon realized that this population of people needed some help that he could provide. He created The Pickleball PT concept and began focusing efforts towards helping local players as well as using social media platforms to share content to help players across the world play better and hurt less. Resources Mentioned: Follow Frank on https://www.instagram.com/thepickleballpt/ (Instagram) Check out https://yourplacept.com/the-pickleball-pt/ (Pickleball PT!) Connect with the Pickleball PT on https://www.facebook.com/thepickleballpt/ (Facebook) Check out some helpful videos on The Pickleball PT https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_SYhn5OgsABWmcG9Bpoe4A (Youtube Channel) Get your pair of https://www.zelusinsoles.com/pickleball/ (Zelus Pickleball Insoles) Learn more about https://www.prettypicklers.com/ (The Pretty Picklers) Follow The Pretty Picklers on https://www.instagram.com/prettypicklers/ (IG @PrettyPicklers ) Connect with The Pretty Picklers https://www.facebook.com/prettypicklers (on Facebook!)

One minute two gals need a doubles partner for a pickleball tournament in Delray, and the next they've become fast friends with “matchy-matchy” outfits! In today's episode, we're joined by Ching Brubaker whose passion for pickleball is just as infectious as her laugh. Listen in to hear about how Ching and Kerry became friends through pickleball, get the DL on the Chicken N Pickle, and become inspired to start making your own team shirts! We're having too much fun today. Let's play, team!  About Ching:  Ching Brubaker is an avid pickleball player in Wichita, Kansas. She discovered pickleball in late 2018 and started playing regularly in 2019. Besides being completely addicted to pickleball, she also loves Zumba. She teaches Zumba and Aqua Zumba classes on evenings and weekends, when not playing pickleball. Resources Mentioned: Follow Ching on https://www.instagram.com/ZumbaChing/ (Instagram) Check out Ching's http://brubakers.us/ (Personal Blog) Connect with Ching on https://www.facebook.com/ZumbaWithChing (Facebook) Follow Ching on https://twitter.com/Chingay (Twitter) Join the https://www.facebook.com/groups/ictpickleball (Wichita Pickleball Community ) Check out https://chickennpickle.com/ (Chicken N Pickle!) Shop https://www.electrumpickleball.com/ (Electrum Pickleball)  Get a taste of https://www.celsius.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_id=go_cmp-2036233644_adg-71976425036_ad-423732639773_kwd-295579642746_dev-c_ext-_prd-_mca-_sig-CjwKCAjwrPCGBhALEiwAUl9X0wLc5F0_w74W9q-1qCmFHuhnocLY8JORObNSl3NLqh8XujVH7PLLmBoClNEQAvD_BwE&maas=maas_adg_api_5554740490501_macro_1_1&ref_=aa_maas&aa_campaignid=2036233644&aa_adgroupid=71976425036&aa_creativeid=ad-423732639773_kwd-295579642746_dev-c_ext-&gclid=CjwKCAjwrPCGBhALEiwAUl9X0wLc5F0_w74W9q-1qCmFHuhnocLY8JORObNSl3NLqh8XujVH7PLLmBoClNEQAvD_BwE (Celsius )Energy Drinks Learn more about https://www.prettypicklers.com/ (The Pretty Picklers) Follow The Pretty Picklers on https://www.instagram.com/prettypicklers/ (IG @PrettyPicklers ) Connect with The Pretty Picklers https://www.facebook.com/prettypicklers (on Facebook!)

Today we're joined by pickleball pro and athletic dynamo Lauren Stratman! We chat about her journey to competitive pickleball and how her training in mental toughness has better prepared her on the courts. Plus, Lauren lends us some fantastic tips for drilling and how to make it fun, what skills playing singles can bring to your doubles game, and why she's considered an “aggressive” player. We really get the goods on this episode, and you do NOT want to miss it! Let's play, team.  About Lauren:  Lauren is from Santa Barbara, CA, but currently resides in Knoxville, TN. She plays pickleball professionally on both the APP and PPA tours. She also works for Electrum full time as sales and marketing lead and enjoys traveling and meeting new people. Some notable wins include three gold medals in women's pro doubles on the APP tour and two bronze medals in women's doubles on the PPA tour. She is currently ranked #8 women's player on the PPA tour and #2 on the APP tour. Pickleball is her passion in life and she loves to teach and grow the sport. Look for her at Chicken N Pickle locations around the US! Resources Mentioned: Follow Lauren on https://www.instagram.com/lolo_strat_pb/?hl=en (Instagram) Check out https://chickennpickle.com/ (Chicken N Pickle!) Shop https://www.electrumpickleball.com/ (Electrum Pickleball) with promo code: Lolostrat Get a taste of https://www.celsius.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_id=go_cmp-2036233644_adg-71976425036_ad-423732639773_kwd-295579642746_dev-c_ext-_prd-_mca-_sig-CjwKCAjwrPCGBhALEiwAUl9X0wLc5F0_w74W9q-1qCmFHuhnocLY8JORObNSl3NLqh8XujVH7PLLmBoClNEQAvD_BwE&maas=maas_adg_api_5554740490501_macro_1_1&ref_=aa_maas&aa_campaignid=2036233644&aa_adgroupid=71976425036&aa_creativeid=ad-423732639773_kwd-295579642746_dev-c_ext-&gclid=CjwKCAjwrPCGBhALEiwAUl9X0wLc5F0_w74W9q-1qCmFHuhnocLY8JORObNSl3NLqh8XujVH7PLLmBoClNEQAvD_BwE (Celsius )Energy Drinks Learn more about https://www.prettypicklers.com/ (The Pretty Picklers) Follow The Pretty Picklers on https://www.instagram.com/prettypicklers/ (IG @PrettyPicklers ) Connect with The Pretty Picklers https://www.facebook.com/prettypicklers (on Facebook!)

Get ready to laugh today with Joannie Rich, an incredible athlete, and wonderful friend. Whether it's her family,  pickleball, or her impressive endurance challenges, Joannie shows up to everything 100% and inspires everyone around her. Listen in as we discuss topics like how to juggle your life's passions, finding what works best for you to fuel your body, the importance of rituals, and the challenges of playing against friends. You're not going to want to miss this firecracker guest. Let's play, team! About Joannie:  Joannie is a certified personal trainer and inspirational athlete who is constantly lifting up those around her. She just finished the first of three climbs through her competitive climbing program, 29029 Everest, in which hikers scale the length of Mount Everest on different mountains throughout the country. She is the only woman (and one of 4 people) to have completed this event 3 times and she a doing two more climbs (Utah and Vermont) later this year. Way to go, Joannie!  Resources Mentioned: Check out the https://29029everesting.com/ (29029 Everesting) Learn more about https://www.prettypicklers.com/ (The Pretty Picklers) Follow The Pretty Picklers on https://www.instagram.com/prettypicklers/ (IG @PrettyPicklers ) Connect with The Pretty Picklers https://www.facebook.com/prettypicklers (on Facebook!)

Today we're joined by husband-wife team, Patrick and Ashley, of Jigsaw Health! Get ready for lots of laughs and to learn a ton! Join us as we chat about how Jigsaw Health came to be, the best ways to nutritionally prepare for your next tournament, what's REALLY causing those painful leg cramps, and how to treat them for good. Plus, some golden advice on how to successfully play Pickleball with your spouse. You're not going to want to miss our chat with this couple of many talents! Let's play!  About Jigsaw Health:  Jigsaw Health is bridging the gap between health and entertainment by providing the highest quality dietary supplements that money can buy, while providing “edutainment” — educating consumers on how they can improve their health, in a fun and entertaining way.   We believe LAUGHTER is the best medicine, MAGNESIUM is a close second. ;-) Since 2005, Jigsaw Health has been developing the highest quality science-based nutritional supplements, including MagSRT®, America's #1 Time Release Magnesium Supplement. Patrick Sullivan Jr. (CEO) & Ashley Leroux Sullivan (Director of Sales) are the husband and wife team that run Jigsaw Health's operations.  They love to laugh and entertain.  As professional musicians (Ashley a singer, Patrick a guitarist), they used to play an average of 50 gigs per year.  They're now retired, but the music still lives on because even though Jigsaw Health is a nutrition company, music & health collide when they create fun musical parody videos. Team "Pashley" has an obvious passion for FUN, which is probably why they are diehard Pickleball Addicts.  And they also love helping people feel good.  Thus the company tagline coined by Ashley, “It's fun to feel good.”  It's no surprise that the culture of Jigsaw Health is a reflection of FUN and FEELING GOOD! Resources Mentioned: Check out https://www.jigsawhealth.com/?rfsn=5198533.ad5753c&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5198533.ad5753c (Jigsaw Health) Check out the fun and hilarious https://www.jigsawhealth.com/blogs/news#featured (Jigsaw Health videos!) Read “https://www.amazon.com/Wellness-Piece-Successful-Entrepreneur-Discovered/dp/0929173465 (Wellness Piece by Piece: How a Successful Entrepreneur Discovered the Pieces to His Chronic Health Puzzle)” Get https://www.jigsawhealth.com/products/magnesium-lotion-magrelief?src=getmagreliefdotcom (MagRelief) Get https://www.jigsawhealth.com/products/essential-daily-packets (JigsawComplete )to prep for your next tournament  Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKjfsp74Wck ("I Wanna Dink with Somebody!") Follow Jigsaw Health on https://www.instagram.com/jigsaw_health/?hl=en (Instagram) Learn more about https://www.prettypicklers.com/ (The Pretty Picklers) Follow The Pretty Picklers on https://www.instagram.com/prettypicklers/ (IG @PrettyPicklers ) Connect with The Pretty Picklers https://www.facebook.com/prettypicklers (on Facebook!)

“The Fairy Godfather of Pickleball” Mark Renneson of Third Drop Sports joins us on the podcast today! In this super insightful episode, we drill down into...drills! Learn the three most important tips to keep in mind to drill successfully, hear about Mark's journey with Third Drop Sports, and get a look into some very interesting predictions Mark has for the sport in the coming years. We're tellin' it like it is in this episode and you do not want to miss it. Are you ready, Pretty Picklers?   About Mark:  Mark Renneson is a professional pickleball coach who lives in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada. He travels across North America delivering pickleball clinics and private lessons to players of all ages, skills, and abilities. A former professional tennis coach, Mark began instructing pickleball shortly after learning to play it in 2014 when he founded Third Shot Sports.  Mark is regularly found providing official broadcast commentary at major events like the US Open, USA Pickleball Nationals, and for the Professional Pickleball Association.  He consults pickleball organizations around the globe that are developing their coaching infrastructure and looking to implement best practices.  While he still competes at the 5.0/Pro level, most of his on-court time is dedicated to helping people to play better. In addition to his in-person coaching, he also runs Pickleball Coaching International, The Pickleball Lab (an exclusive online PB magazine), and Pickleball Teachers Network. He hosts the podcast Pickleball Problems, runs a pickleball YouTube channel with more than 3 million views, and administers a pickleball instructor forum on Facebook. His weekly PB newsletter has more than 10,000 subscribers and he is the author of several drill guides and instruction manuals.   Resources Mentioned: Check out https://www.thirdshotsports.com/ (Third Drop Sports) Listen to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pickleball-problems/id1320946826 (Pickleball Problems Podcast) Watch the Third Drop Sports https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m9X9XCrqe4 (Youtube Channel) Sign up for Mark's https://www.thirdshotsports.com/newsletter1 (newsletter) Check out https://www.pickleballcoachinginternational.com/ (Pickleball Coaching International) Get your subscription to https://www.thirdshotsports.com/the-pickleball-lab (The Pickleball Lab) Get your copy of https://www.thirdshotsports.com/http/wwwthirdshotsportscom/drills-guide/20-drills-and-10-games-for-better-pickleball ("20 Drills and 10 Games for Better Pickleball") Learn more about https://www.prettypicklers.com/ (The Pretty Picklers) Follow The Pretty Picklers on https://www.instagram.com/prettypicklers/ (IG @PrettyPicklers ) Connect with The Pretty Picklers https://www.facebook.com/prettypicklers (on Facebook!)

On today's episode, we welcome Gabrielle Austin who has made it her mission to compete in a Pickleball tournament in ALL 50 states! Listen in as we hear about the ins and outs of life on the road as a Pickleballer, get some tips on how to compete on a budget, and find out why Gabrielle is known as the “Pickleball Giveaway Queen”!  Tune in for your weekly dose of Pickleball adventures with lots of laughs on this episode of The Pretty Picklers Podcast! About Gabrielle:  Gabrielle comes from a soccer background but fell in love with Pickleball 2.5 years ago and hasn't looked back since! She is currently competing in tournaments in all 50 states with 9 states down so far. She keeps her audience up to date with stories and travel tips on her blog, Pickle the 50. Her next tournament stop is in St. Louis, Missouri for the Middle States Regional in May. After that, it's Utah (Utah Open), Oregon (PPA PNW Classic), Pennsylvania (Gamma Classic), Colorado (PPA Rocky Mountain), and Nationals! When she's not competing on the court she's spending quality time with her husband, Ben, and supporting her Pickleball dreams as an independent sales rep for Zyia Active.  Resources Mentioned: Learn more about Gabrielle at https://www.picklethe50.com/ (Picklethe50.com!) Follow Gabrielle on https://www.instagram.com/picklethe50/ (Instagram @picklethe50) Read Gabrielle's blog post on https://www.picklethe50.com/blog/travel-hack-series-how-to-find-cheap-airfare ("How to Find Cheap Airfare") Shop http://myzyia.com/gabrielleaustin/shop (Zyia Active Wear) Check out the https://usopenpickleballchampionship.com/ (US Open Pickleball Championship) Check out https://www.clubpickleballusa.com/ (Club Pickleball USA ) Learn more about https://www.prettypicklers.com/ (The Pretty Picklers) Follow The Pretty Picklers on https://www.instagram.com/prettypicklers/ (IG @PrettyPicklers ) Connect with The Pretty Picklers https://www.facebook.com/prettypicklers (on Facebook!)

Get ready to laugh and learn on today's episode with USA Pickleball Certified Referee, Don Stanley! We discuss the ever-changing landscape of Pickleball rules, give you the clarification you need on the most recent Pickleball changes, and share some hilarious stories from the court you do NOT want to miss! Ready Pretty Picklers? Let's play!  About Don:  Don Stanley is a USA Pickleball Certified Referee, Registered Referee Trainer, Regional Training Coordinator, and Head Referee of the PPA Tour! He is the author of the 2020/2021 Change Document and has 27 combined years of officiating experience. When not on the court, Don enjoys time with his wife, four children, and four grandchildren.  Resources Mentioned: Learn more about https://usapickleball.org/get-involved/pickleball-officiating-2/officiating-organization/ (officiating Pickleball!) Get details on the https://www.ppatour.com/ (PPA Tour) Get details on the https://apptour.org/ (APP Tour) https://www.facebook.com/groups/2465634680316934/ (Pickleball Tournaments Needing Referees) Facebook Group The https://www.facebook.com/groups/1340630926008388/ (Pickleball Forum) Facebook Group Learn more about https://www.prettypicklers.com/ (The Pretty Picklers) Follow The Pretty Picklers on https://www.instagram.com/prettypicklers/ (IG @PrettyPicklers ) Connect with The Pretty Picklers https://www.facebook.com/prettypicklers (on Facebook!)

We're mixing it up today, team! Join your host, Kerry Shannon, in the hot seat as she answers all the questions about the Pretty Picklers you've been wanting to ask. We chat about how Pretty Picklers was founded, the impact this growing team has had on its members and communities, and all of the exciting things to come.  Let's play!  About Kerry:  Kerry Shannon, the founder of Pretty Picklers, and a USA Pickleball Association Official Ambassador developed a love for pickleball shortly after her husband and son built a court at their home in New Jersey. During the summer of 2019, after retiring from her job as a preschool teacher, Kerry invited a few friends over to play pickleball.  The Pretty Picklers took off from there, and now Kerry has two home courts, with the group currently at over 100 members. The Pretty Picklers train weekly, enter matches and tournaments around the country and participate in numerous service projects. In creating the Pretty Picklers, Kerry has shared her passion for pickleball by forming a unique community of friends who support the team's mission of promoting pickleball in a fun and inclusive environment!  Resources Mentioned: Learn more about https://www.prettypicklers.com/ (The Pretty Picklers) Learn more about https://www.prettypicklers.com/service-projects-1 (Diva for a Day) https://www.selkirk.com/collections/paddles?cmp_id=12472227313&adg_id=125399843504&kwd=selkirk%20paddles&device=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjws-OEBhCkARIsAPhOkIaKQ5wb-7h8-8FAye1XwNFdL64IVCP8M5j2Zxo90QxTrNZ4253Vd4MaAjWMEALw_wcB (Selkirk Pickleball Paddles) https://franklinsports.com/sports/pickleball (Franklin Pickleball Paddles) https://www.midwestsports.com/mizuno-wave-exceed-tour-4-womens-tennis-shoe-bright-pink-white/p/550021-1D00/ (Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 4 Womens Tennis Shoe) Follow The Pretty Picklers on https://www.instagram.com/prettypicklers/ (IG @PrettyPicklers ) Connect with The Pretty Picklers https://www.facebook.com/prettypicklers (on Facebook!)

Hey there Pickleball lovers, and welcome to Season 1 of The Pretty Picklers Podcast. I'm your host, Kerry Shannon, USA Pickleball Ambassador and founder of the Pretty Picklers. Listen in as I sit down with certified coaches, your favorite pros, and players alike to discuss ALL things Pickleball. From news updates on the sport to the latest in Pickleball fashion, we've got you covered. Pickleball isn't just a sport, it's a community, so join in on the fun! For more information on ways to get involved head over to www.prettypicklers.com or find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/prettypicklers/ (@prettypicklers). Now let's play!