September 24, 2026
The Pressure Myth: What We’ve Been Getting Wrong
Pressure doesn’t come only from the scoreboard or the moment itself. Coach B explains how interpretation shapes the way athletes experience pressure—and how that response can be trained.
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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
Pickleball Players Can Now Own a Piece of the Media Built Around Their Sport
Sep
22
Ace Pickleball Club Media has opened an investment offering to the public, giving eligible investors a chance to participate in a media business built around pickleball’s growing audience.
What Makes a Pickleball Paddle More Forgiving?
Sep
22
You won’t hit the sweet spot every time. Learn how paddle shape, weight, and core design can make mishits less punishing and help you stay in the rally.
The Pickleball Shots You Should Stop Trying to Hit From Bad Positions
Sep
22
Some pickleball shots are much harder to execute when you’re stretched, off balance, moving or out of position. Learn which shots to avoid—and what to hit instead.
CourtSource Names St. Pete Athletic the No. 1 Pickleball Club in America
Sep
17
CourtSource named St. Pete Athletic the No. 1 pickleball club in America, with five Florida clubs finishing in the 2026 Top 10.
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What If You’re Hitting It Too Hard? 👀
by Empower Pickleball on September 24, 2026 at 5:02 pm
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The Shot That Actually Tests a Paddle
by Empower Pickleball on September 22, 2026 at 6:28 pm
Buying equity in pickleball’s media boom. Fixing your worst on-court decisions.
How Do You Know Where to Hit the Next Ball?
by Empower Pickleball on September 17, 2026 at 4:48 pm
Yoga for pickleball, America’s No. 1 club, better sleep, and a $3.4M court complex.
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