The Future of Pickleball

Welcome to Episode 62 of The Future of Pickleball show. In this episode, Paul Olson talks with Ashley Owens, co-founder of CourtReserve about her journey into pickleball, the evolution of CourtReserve, and the importance of technology in pickleball. Ashley also shares insights on future innovations in pickleball technology and the sport's growth and demographics.

Welcome to Episode 61 of the Future of Pickleball show! In this episode, Paul Olson talks about Patrick Sullivan, Jr., co-founder of Jigsaw Health, about the relation between health and pickleball. They discuss the impact of COVID-19 on pickleball, the creation of The Orchard as a dedicated pickleball venue, and the launch of the Arizona Pickleball League. Patrick also shares insights into the pro...

Welcome to Episode 60 of The Future of Pickleball show! In this episode, Paul Olson welcomes Amitabh Jain, founder and managing partner of Rally Sports Venture and Pickleball Minds, and Steve Kuhn, founder of Major League Pickleball and DUPR, to discuss the growth of pickleball in Asia, the launch of World Pickleball Ventures, and the potential for pickleball to unite communities globally. Plus, h...

Welcome to Episode 59 of The Future of Pickleball show! In this episode, Paul Olson welcomes Karen Mitchell, co-founder of Pickleball England. Karen talks about the early days of pickleball in England and how it has evolved over the years, growing from a few thousand in the early days to more than 35,000 today. She also highlights the success of the English Open, which saw an impressive increase i...

Welcome to Episode 57 of the Future of Pickleball show! In this episode, Paul Olson welcomes Ace Rodrigues, founder & CEO of Pickleball Kingdom. Ace shares his journey of discovering pickleball and turning it into a successful franchise business with more than 350 locations. Pickleball Kingdom is run by five value statements: that life is better with pickleball; competition is fun; playing pic...

Welcome to Episode 57 of The Future of Pickleball show! In this episode, Paul Olson welcomes Todd Boss, a writer for the Forbes Sports Money blog. Todd has a background as a database specialist and specializes in analyzing pickleball data, which has helped him understand the importance of technology in the sport of pickleball, including: match statistics, line challenges, and court management syst...

Welcome to Episode 56 of the Future of Pickleball podcast! In this episode, Paul Olson welcomes Pranav Kohli, CEO of Pickleball United. Kohli discusses the growth of pickleball in Asia, and especially India, and the growing popularity among many demographic groups, including tennis pros, juniors, and the 40+ age group. Kohli mentions the growth of pickleball in other Asian countries, such as China...

Welcome to Episode 55 of The Future of Pickleball show! In this episode, Paul Olson chats with Chandler Carney, board member at the Global Pickleball Federation and founder of KONDOR Pickleball, an international pickleball sporting goods company. They discuss the growth of pickleball in South America, as well as the role of the Global Pickleball Federation (GPF) in governing the sport globally. Ch...

Welcome to Episode 54 of The Future of Pickleball podcast! In this episode, Paul Olson welcomes Tito Machado, CEO of DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Ratings), a scale to measure pickleball skills and rankings. Machado talks about not having an age variant in DUPR, the evolution of the DUPR algorithm, and their growing partnerships with associations and pickleball governing bodies across the wor...

Welcome to Episode 53 of The Future of Pickleball Show! In this episode, Paul Olson welcomes Aman Grover with Fansplay to talk about the role of technology in enhancing the sport of pickleball. Fansplay is a pickleball fantasy game that allows players to play virtually and watch pickleball tournaments from anywhere in the world. Plus, will AI technology be the future of pickleball? And why the Wor...

Welcome to Episode 52 of The Future of Pickleball show. In this episode, Paul Olson talks about the new partnership between Selkirk and Swimply for pickleball courts. Swimply is a backyard pool rental app that now includes pickleball courts as well. Learn more about Swimply's marketplace that serves hosts who have backyard pickleball courts with guests who want to access them. The partnership betw...

Welcome to Episode 51 of the Future of Pickleball podcast. In this episode, Paul Olson welcomes guest Noah Suemnick, founder of the National Collegiate Pickleball Association (NCPA). Noah talks about starting his first pickleball club and how that evolved into a national organization. He also discusses colleges who are adding pickleball as an official sport, now and in the future, and how they are...

Welcome to Episode 50 of The Future of Pickleball show! In this episode, Paul Olson welcomes Will Richards and Ben Litalien with the Dill Dinker Pickleball. Richards and Litalien discuss the history of the Dill Dinker and how important franchises will be to the growth of pickleball. Pickleball provides community and a sense of belonging, and the goal of the Dill Dinker is to grow pickleball, both...

Welcome to the newest episode of the Future of Pickleball show! In this episode, Paul Olson welcomes the National Pickleball League (NPL) CEO Paul Bamundo and Dr. Rommie Maxey, co-owner of the NPL league team the Houston Hammers. Learn more about the formation of the NPL, its expansion, team ownership, club development, business model, and the future visions for the league, as well as how the expa...

Welcome to Episode 48 of the Future of Pickleball Show! In this episode, Paul Olson is joined by Lee Zellweger, president of InPickleball Media. They talk about the evolution of media in the pickleball space, the potential of growth of pickleball events on broadcast TV, and a Stephen Colbert pickleball special that brought in new fans to the sport. We also discuss community, social, and health asp...

Pickleball has the potential to become the largest participation sport in the world! Pickleball has seen significant growth in ALL age groups from the 65+ retiree group the sport was known for, all the way through the 19-25 year old young adult group, including college students. It is also genderless in its appeal. The sport offers a range of benefits, including health and wellness, social interac...

Welcome to episode 46 of the Future of Pickleball Show! Join Paul Olson as we discover the remarkable journey of pickleball's growth in Belgium with Kassandra Bourgeois. From overcoming challenges to fostering the sport's expansion in Europe, Kassandra provides valuable insights into Belgium's pickleball landscape. Explore the origins of Belgium's interest in pickleball, its growing quality, and i...

Welcome to Episode 45 of the Future of Pickleball podcast! In this episode, Paul Olson speaks with Dr. Grove Higgins and Joe Frasca, key figures that founded NeuroAthlete and NeuroPickleball, about the role of the neurological system in athletic performance and how training the brain can improve strength, speed, and endurance. The guests share their personal experiences with injuries and how they...

Welcome to episode 44 of the Future of Pickleball Show where we delve into the trends and dynamics shaping the future of this beloved sport! In this episode, we're joined by host Paul Olson, a prominent figure in the sports industry, to discuss the exponential growth of pickleball. Explore the reasons behind pickleball's rapid rise in popularity, with insights drawn from Phoenix, AZ, serving as a...

Welcome to episode 43 of the Future of Pickleball Show, your guide to the dynamic evolution of pickleball! Join us for an insightful episode as host Paul Olson has special guest Rob Nunnery visit the show. Rob shares his remarkable journey from his introduction to pickleball to past life experiences. Explore fascinating topics such as the future of pickleball technology, the "pattern of play," and...

Welcome to episode 42 of the Future of Pickleball Show! In this special episode, host Paul Olson talks with Roger BelAir, a true pickleball pioneer. From exploring pickleball's journey into jail and prison systems to examining the impact of Covid-19, this episode offers valuable insights into a world many people are too familiar with. Learn about Roger's background and the pivotal role Cook County...

Welcome to episode 41 of the Future of Pickleball Show! In this pickleball thriller, we uncover the transformative impact of conferences with Amitabh Jain, a business management executive with roots in business process services & outsourcing, eLearning, and the IT industry. Together, we will explore the diverse backgrounds and insights of professionals converging at the Pickleball Minds Conference...

Welcome to the Future of Pickleball Show, your gateway to the evolving landscape of pickleball! In episode 40, Paul Olson delves into a captivating discussion with President of APPL Inc., Greg Mather, as he unveils the inception of APPL (Arizona Pickleball Players League) and its nationwide expansion, shedding light on pickleball team dynamics. Learn how to start your own team-based pickleball lea...

Explore the history of pickleball at Texas A&M, tracing its evolution within the university. Marybeth Henthrone shares valuable insights on initiating a pickleball club program at a university, offering a roadmap for enthusiasts eager to bring pickleball to campus life. Jump into an intriguing conversation about the potential establishment of a national collegiate association for pickleball, a...

Explore the evolution of pickleball with special guest Brad Penny. Discover Brad's baseball background and how he got involved with PBX Pickleball, discussing their influence in depth. Join us for an engaging comparison between MLB, NBA, and NFL pickleball teams. Gain a deep understanding of Brad's efforts to introduce pickleball among professional athletes, fueling the sport's remarkable growth.