ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Built for the players who actually grow the game.
Where every player belongs.
Empower Pickleball™
IS a community-driven media platform
built to reflect the real people
shaping the sport.
Is a community-driven media platform built to reflect the real people shaping the sport.
As pickleball has exploded, much of the coverage has stayed focused on pros, rankings, and industry headlines. Meanwhile, the heart of the game has always lived somewhere else.
It lives on local courts. In rec leagues. In adaptive play. In the people who show up, organize, teach, and keep the game moving forward.. Empower Pickleball exists to tell those stories.
We cover pickleball through a community-first lens. That means spotlighting the players, organizers, coaches, and builders who make the sport welcoming, competitive, and fun at every level.
We cover pickleball through a community-first lens. That means spotlighting the players, organizers, coaches, and builders who make the sport welcoming, competitive, and fun at every level.
Empower Pickleball covers everything happening in the world of pickleball—from beginner tips to the latest trends shaping the sport. Our content is designed for players, fans, and brands who want to stay informed, inspired, and connected.
We feature:
> Pickleball news, trends, and community highlights
> Gear reviews, bags, paddles, and accessories
> Training tips, strategy guides, and skill development
> Events, tournaments, and player spotlights
> Insights for both casual players and competitive athletes
KIM
BASTIEN
Founder, Empower Pickleball
Empower Pickleball started with a simple question:
Why wasn’t anyone talking about the players who actually are the game?
I saw a sport growing fast, but coverage that felt narrow—dominated by pro headlines, industry deals, and gear hype—while the courts were filled with women, adaptive athletes, rec players, and everyday people building something meaningful. So I built Empower Pickleball to reflect them. What started as a women’s newsletters has grown into a platform that highlights players across the world, produces podcasts, serves multiple audiences, and partners with organizations aligned with our values. Our team is small, but our commitment is big. This is just the beginning.
KIM
BASTIEN
Founder, Empower Pickleball
A Note From Our Founder
OUR TEAM
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WHO ARE WE
At Empower Pickleball, our passion for pickleball drives everything we do.
We are your go-to hub for all things pickleball.
We are your go-to hub for all things pickleball. We share the latest gear, insider tips, tournament highlights, and player stories to bring the community together.
PARTNERS
We work with partners who believe in growing pickleball responsibly, inclusively, and with the community in mind.
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