Danny Jensen was a beast on the soccer field during his 4-year career at Ohio State University. The former Buckeye still ranks in the school’s Top 10 for goals, assists, and points. He was already

Ginny Sher loves creating mosaic art, studying its history, and tracing it back to ancient times. Her attention to detail is an asset she tries to apply in whatever she pursues. She came across pickleball

Sarah Burr, a wife and mother of 2 in Australia, was scrolling through Facebook one day when she spotted a post from friends that was rather mesmerizing to the former tennis player. The post would

Dan Schuyler owns Beach Boyz, a unique and exclusive pickleball training facility in Southwest Florida. The successful entrepreneur who spends most of his time trying to think of more innovative and cutting-edge approaches to help

To hear John McDaniel discuss his life, you’d never sense his terminal diagnosis. He is thankful every day. To see him play pickleball with oxygen strapped upon his back shows how determined and resilient a

Lori Galloway Cochran has a few favorite hashtags she uses on social media, #lovethegame, #whyIteach, #whyIplay. The former elementary school teacher has taught for 22 years at Jacksonville State University College of Health Professions and

Lisa Frumhoff remembered the 2021 singles gold medal game at the Forest Park Dwight Davis Regional Championships. She recalled the rain delay and the cold mist that pressed on her shoulders which ached from a

Antarctica, the bottom of the earth, is a continent most people only read about in books. Michael Wardian, an ultrarunner and pickleball player who has set both feet on every continent in the world, described

J “Gizmo” Hall loves when he can do nothing. He savors the rare times he can relax outside at his farm and delight in a gentle breeze that lingers. His desire for quiet isn’t because

Kathy Demetri is known affectionately throughout pickleball circles as Crazy Kathy, a superfan. She has no reservations about her nickname. Demetri often emanates an aura of good karma on the pro circuit, cheering, dancing, yelling,

Marcus Woodhouse reluctantly tried pickleball after a glue sales guy at the foam factory he works at told him about the sport and begged him to try it. When he finally played he was hooked,

Dr. Carter Turner had long forgotten about perfect days. He had been in pain from age 20-40. Each day was a physical chore. So, when he was stuck in traffic en route to pickleball and

Historic Onancock, Virginia is a harbor town off the Chesapeake Bay founded in 1608. A small treasure surrounded by scenic views and quiet beaches. The port boasts an 8-block cultural district filled with shops, culinary

Professional pickleball player Julie Manuel runs 3 miles daily, ignoring the pain of blown-out ankle ligaments that required reconstructive surgery. She plays pickleball despite the newly constructed ankle becoming infected and requiring a second surgery.

Clinical neuropsychology is one of the American Psychological Association’s (APA) specialty fields. A pursuit devoted to the connection between human thought, brain structure, and the impulses accompanying them. Dr. Gregg Nigl has dedicated his life to

Kate Van Gent found pickleball during the 2020 Covid pandemic. The pilates studio she used had closed, and like everyone else, she was isolated from friends and social interaction. She regularly found herself relocated to

Carrie Lane, 65, is healthy and happy. She realizes the biggest reason behind that is pickleball.  “A therapist once asked me if anything is holding you back. Tears started streaming down my eyes.” Lane said.

Charles Durbin, 31, a South Carolina native, stands 6’1″ and has always carried his weight well. He excelled at sports, karate as a young man, and then football; he was a four-year high school starter.

Tommy Hirsch will be 28 years old in October, his first birthday as a free man devoted to living clean. Hirsch, an addict, and ex-offender who served five years in the Arizona state prison system,

Dominic Grillo is everything that is wonderful about pickleball. A 90-year-old Floridian, he spent 12 years post-retirement as a renowned Phillies Spring Training hot dog maker. Originally from Easton, Pa, after serving in the Korean