October 8, 2026
APP Moneyball Series Offers $60,000 and a Path to Pro Contracts
The new APP Moneyball Series gives aspiring pickleball pros four chances to compete for $60,000 in prize money, ranking points, and APP Tour contracts.
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Don’t Cry Because It’s Over—Smile Because It Happened!
After a heartbreaking MLP Championship loss, Anna Bright reflected on gratitude, growth, and the mental work behind her game. Coach B shares what players can learn from Anna’s approach to pressure, fear, and losing.
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How Pickleball Tournaments Have Changed Over the Years
Pickleball tournaments have changed dramatically over the years. From local brackets and amateur competition to livestreams,…
August 25, 2026
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Why Some Pickleball Players Love Rec Play but Avoid Tournaments
Why do some players love rec play but avoid tournaments? From pressure and ratings anxiety to…
July 28, 2026
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Why Mary Steenburgen Said Yes to The Dink—And Why Pickleball Players Will Love It
Hollywood has finally made a pickleball movie—and it gets the sport right. After sitting down with…
July 23, 2026
APP Moneyball Series Offers $60,000 and a Path to Pro Contracts
Oct
08
The new APP Moneyball Series gives aspiring pickleball pros four chances to compete for $60,000 in prize money, ranking points, and APP Tour contracts.
Stop Watching the Pickleball: What Advanced Players Watch Instead
Oct
08
Advanced pickleball players don’t just track the ball. They read paddle preparation, balance, court space, and shot quality to anticipate what’s coming before it happens.
Playing Pickleball During Menopause: What Women Should Know
Oct
08
Menopause can change how women experience sleep, recovery, body temperature, strength, and joint comfort. Here’s what pickleball players should know about staying active through midlife.
Community Spotlight
You’re Watching the Ball. What Are You Missing? 👀
by Empower Pickleball on October 8, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Plus: pickleball for a cause, a 90-year-old player, and a little gift idea under $10.
The Streak Is Over, Aoki Is In, Loneliness Cured
by Empower Pickleball on October 6, 2026 at 6:35 pm
Early Black Friday deals inside. Steve Aoki’s new pickleball project.
Are You Trying to Win the Point Too Soon?
by Empower Pickleball on October 1, 2026 at 4:42 pm
Plus: a 51-hour pickleball match, Twila Adams’ inspiring story, and the sleep app I actually pay for.
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