People of Pickle

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When I first started playing pickleball I knew nothing of tournaments. I went to a nearby church, paddle in hand, and loved the way I

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About Us

People of Pickle provides unique stories about the people who play pickleball. We try to find interesting angles and present content that resonates with all, whether an aspiring pro, a regular tournament player, the established rec player, the bangers, the dinkers and … the lobbers.

Lara Thornton

Lara Thornton manages website content to pay the bills and tries to fill the remaining available hours of the day playing pickleball. The pickleball community has provided friends and fun; the sport has renewed a competitive spirit and athletic drive. She created People of Pickle to share interesting stories of those who play pickleball.

Johnpaul Mahofski

Johnpaul Mahofski is a librarian at the Eastern Correctional Institution, passionate about serving others. His creativity, curiosity and intense research skills allows him to uncover all pertinent aspects for People of Pickle. His award-winning collegiate sports and feature writing is complemented by his 2022 “I love my librarian” award from the American Library Association.

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