Laura Vossberg Gainor talks with Faith Karimi of CNN for USA Pickleball about the growth of pickleball as it continues to be America’s fastest growing sport. Plus interviews with top-ranked pros, Catherine Parenteau and Ben Johns.
Visit CNN.com to read the full story.
Laura Vossberg Gainor joined Jake Hirshman on “Life in the Front Office” Podcast to about marketing the sport with USA Pickleball, the opportunities for brands with the game and the growth she’s witnessed over the last 2.5 years while being a consultant for USA Pickleball.
If you’re seeking a game that’ll get you moving and is easy to pick up, you should head to (or create) a pickleball court, as reported by Zara Hanawalt for Shape Magazine in their featured article: “Why Pickleball Should Be Your Next Hobby.”
To learn more about the sport and it’s health benefits, Shape Magazine interviewed Laura Gainor of USA Pickleball and the only mother-daughter pro duo, Leigh and Anna Leigh Waters, who appreciate the multi-generational appeal of the game.
“It’s probably the only sport where you can have a teenager, an 80-year-old, a novice player, and an advanced player on the same court, and you can still play a game and have fun,” says Leigh. “There’s something special about a sport that allows anyone to go play. I think that’s [driving] the huge growth and success of the sport.”
Given that pickleball is a social activity and an approachable form of exercise, the sport’s recent spike in popularity is no mystery. “You can play for one or two hours and get some great exercise, but not really feel like you’re exercising,” says Gainor.
To read the full article, visit Shape.com.
Ciara and Russell Wilson talk to Jimmy Kimmel about how they get competitive on the pickleball court with their late night games! Two more celebrities that enjoy America’s fastest growing sport.
Watch the full Jimmy Kimmel Live segment below with the pickleball talk starting around the 3:20 mark:
Photo by Steve Taylor
Des Moines’ Cityview Magazine has featured pickleball as their most recent cover story stating, “the sport of pickleball has caught fire in Des Moines and across the nation.”
With Callie Jo Smith featured on the cover and a pro player interview with the #1 ranked player in the world, Ben Johns, writer Darren Tromblay introduces the sport and provides details on how it originated.
Visit dmcityview.com to view the full magazine and read the pickleball feature story!
