It’s well known that pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America, particularly to those who play the sport. The pollination of pingpong, badminton and tennis makes it likely that those who grab a pickleball paddle for the first time have the feeling of success in their initial outing.
Greg Frady found success on the baseball field, winning a National Championship as a collegiate baseball player and making a career as a baseball coach. He is currently the head coach of the Nanaimo NightOwls of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada and recently found some time to share a little bit of his pickleball background with us.
How/why did you start playing pickleball?
My friend introduced me to Pickleball on vacation. I picked up the paddle and loved it.
What are your long-term pickleball goals?
To play professionally on the Senior Tour.
What is an unexpected positive pickleball has provided?
A new level of fitness, large new friend group and a new teaching career. [In addition to playing at the 4.5 level, Coach Frady recently earned his PPR professional certification].
When you aren’t playing pickleball, what are you doing?
I play golf and love fishing/boating, but I teach pickleball in my off time.
What is your greatest pickleball strength?
My fitness, speed and competitiveness. I have transferred so many things from my baseball/athletic background.
What is your proudest pickleball accomplishment?
Winning the 2022 US Open Singles Championship.
Do you have any sponsors, groups, companies, etc. you want others to know about?
Yes, I am sponsored by Engage Pickleball paddles and apparel. Torch Eyewear and apparel, K-Swiss shoes and Ace Pickleball Indoor facilities.
