June 11, 2026

How Maggie Zheng Found Her Crew Through Pickleball

When Maggie Zheng moved to Los Angeles knowing almost no one, pickleball helped her find connection. That experience eventually led her to build Court & Crew, a brand focused on community, events, and bringing people together through the sport.

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How to Stay Active with a Chronic Illness 

Living with a chronic illness doesn’t mean giving up pickleball. Learn practical ways to stay active, manage symptoms, and continue enjoying the game while prioritizing your health.

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Are Pro Pickleball Players Starting to Look Like NASCAR Drivers?

Pro pickleball players are wearing more sponsor logos than ever. Here’s why sponsorships are evolving, what…

June 4, 2026

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Gracie Tucker Traded Her Apron for a Pickleball Paddle

Former Nashville milkshake shop owner Gracie Tucker now helps players explore the world through pickleball travel…

May 21, 2026

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How Life Time Became a Pickleball Powerhouse

Life Time didn’t just add pickleball courts to its clubs. It built an entire business strategy…

May 12, 2026

Podcast

How to Tell When a Pickleball Is Attackable

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26

Learn how to recognize attackable balls in pickleball by reading ball height, bounce patterns, positioning, and your opponent’s balance.

Mental Recovery Speed: How You, the Everyday Player, Can Re-Train Your Brain™ Just Like Elite Players

May

26

Mental recovery speed may be one of the most important skills in pickleball. Coach B explains how players can train themselves to recover faster after mistakes and pressure moments.

Brandan Jackson Is Building More Than Pickleball in Kansas City

May

26

Kansas City firefighter Brandan Jackson created the Black Pickleball Club of Kansas City to build community, representation, and connection through pickleball.

What You Actually Need Before Your First Pickleball Game

May

26

New to pickleball? Here’s what you actually need before your first game—from paddles and court shoes to basic rules and beginner expectations.

Community Spotlight

How Maggie Zheng Found Her Crew Through Pickleball

Pickleballin’ for Good Cause: How Leadership Bowling Green Turned a Tournament Into Community Impact

How Dawn Horan Helped Build Pickleball Behind the Scenes

Are Your Home Courts Holding You Back?

Are Your Home Courts Holding You Back?

by Empower Pickleball on June 11, 2026 at 4:30 pm

The serve mistake most players make, a founder building community through pickleball, and why leaving your home courts might improve your game.

Smart Players Don't Attack First. They Wait for THIS.

Smart Players Don’t Attack First. They Wait for THIS.

by Empower Pickleball on June 9, 2026 at 5:07 pm

Here’s how to know when to actually pull the trigger.

Who Makes Up the 99% of Pickleball?

Who Makes Up the 99% of Pickleball?

by Empower Pickleball on June 4, 2026 at 5:02 pm

A new podcast, a bigger purpose, and why some of the biggest brands in the world are paying attention to pickleball.

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