It’s winding down, people… and quickly! In just under four months – and a smidgen over 100 calendar days – 2018 will be but a memory. As we race past the holiday that unofficially separates summer from fall it’s good to take a look back – and, … [Read more...]

Rolling out the red carpet. The 5-word phrase undoubtedly conjures up images of dignitaries, movie stars, returning heroes and other distinguished guests receiving best-in-class, deferential treatment. And this year from November 3-11, 2018 -- and … [Read more...]

Thirty short days ago, my wife and I were in Columbus, Ohio on business, and, as we finished up meetings in the early afternoon, we ventured out looking for some permanent, dedicated outdoor pickleball courts.  We didn't find any.  Zero.  None.  None … [Read more...]

The YMCA, local churches, recreation centers, community centers and tennis clubs – indoor venues are attempting to feed the rampant pickleball addiction in-and-around Cincinnati. Whether it’s temporarily lining the indoor tennis courts for pickleball … [Read more...]

And with the final forehand of the morning landing harmlessly wide, the first Pickleball Company Challenge is in the books -- with Diane and Curt of United Performance Metals edging out Ashley and Katie of TriHealth in the Championship match.  It was … [Read more...]

Written exam. Check. Skills test. Check. Observed teaching lesson. Check. And with that, it's official.  I am now -- according to the IPTPA website -- one of only 4 individuals in the state of Ohio certified as an IPTPA Level II Certified Pickleball … [Read more...]

It was March – time to flip the calendar page of the shortest (but seemingly, longest) month of the year -- and once again visit the in-laws. With the in-laws now residing in sunny, Florida, the visit no longer requires such excessive arm-twisting -- … [Read more...]

The following blog post is a slight departure from my typical post about the rules, strategy and musings about pickleball.  As we embark on a new year, I wanted to share with you my overarching "goal" for the next 12 months -- broken down to a single … [Read more...]

I previously shared with you about how the mother-in-law reintroduced me to the sport of pickleball at our local church (Woodside Bible Church) in Metro Detroit several years ago after first playing it in physical education class in 7th or 8th grade. … [Read more...]

Although I absolutely LOVE pickleball, nothing gets my blood boiling like being on the receiving end of "Keep-Away" during rec play.  And it gets me very frustrated.  Every time.  You see, every once in a while, in a recreational game of pickleball, … [Read more...]