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31 Days of Dry January, 61 Hours of Pickleball Playing
I did it! I committed to Dry January. All 31 days and in those 31 days, I played pickleball for 61 hours! The initial reasoning was to participate in a challenge with friends and see if I had enough will power to resist a glass of wine for a whole month, to feel...
The Economist: Pickleball is the Fastest-Growing Sport in America
We recently spoke with The Economist with USA Pickleball CEO, Stu Upson, to talk about the growth of pickleball as one of the fastest growing sports in America. More and more players are hearing chatter about the sport and want in on the action! With almost 3.5...
More Schools Playing Pickleball During Coronavirus Pandemic
Vossberg Gainor worked with USA Pickleball to coordinate an interview with Scripps discussing the growth of pickleball in schools. Featuring Laura Vossberg Gainor and her kids, Clara and Garrett. Article By: Kai Beech, National Correspondent for E.W. Scripps. Playing...
USA Pickleball Announces Stu Upson as CEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Gainor – (704) 941-4191mediarelations@USAPickleball.orgUSA Pickleball Media Relations USA Pickleball Announces Stu Upson as Chief Executive Officer Upson to become organization’s CEO as the sport experiences accelerated growth....
Pickleball Magazine Cover Feature with the NBA’s Scott Foster
This past summer Vossberg Gainor got the opportunity to get an inside look at the start of a pickleball craze in Orlando's NBA Bubble while Scott Foster, crew chief referee, championed the sport by creating a court at their resort. While all NBA referees, staff,...
Vossberg Gainor Celebrates One Year Anniversary with a Focus on Pickleball
As Vossberg Gainor celebrates their one-year anniversary, it is with great excitement to officially announce a continued focus of marketing one of the fastest growing sports in America: Pickleball! Since launching in September 2019, Vossberg Gainor was introduced to...
USA Pickleball Design Spotlight: Boelter + Lincoln & Kelly Tidball
Agency Spotlight: Boelter + Lincoln Over the past six months, it was an honor to get to work with the team at Boelter + Lincoln as they worked on a brand re-launch for USA Pickleball. From focus groups, to creative ideation and final execution, we enjoyed getting the...
Military Officers Association of America Features USA Pickleball Ambassadors
The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) recently interviewed three USA Pickleball Ambassadors who are all retired military officials. "Some military retiree enthusiasts picked up a paddle and never looked back." Read the full magazine feature written by...
Pickleball Magazine – August/September 2020
Welcome to Pickleball Magazine August/September 2020! Pickleball Magazine is recognized by USA Pickleball as the "official magazine" of pickleball. It was an honor to get the opportunity to talk with many individuals whose lives have been healed through pickleball....