• Best Age for Kids to Start Playing Pickleball: A Tampa Bay Coach’s Guide

    Best Age for Kids to Start Playing Pickleball: A Tampa Bay Coach’s Guide

    A Tampa Bay pickleball coach shares what he sees on the court every week. Pickleball Lessons in Tampa Bay: What Age Should Your Child Start? Last spring, a mom from Tarpon Springs reached out to me after watching her nine-year-old struggle to keep up in a rec tennis program. He was athletic and willing, but…

  • Building Hand-Eye Coordination When Teaching Kids Pickleball

    Building Hand-Eye Coordination When Teaching Kids Pickleball

    Pickleball is a fun way for kids to gain confidence in their athletic abilities, improve their coordination, and develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Parents and youth coaches often discuss paddles and rules, but at the beginning of the journey, they need to learn one fundamental skill. In pickleball, coordination between the hands…

  • The Importance of Mental Preparation for Young Pickleball Athletes

    The Importance of Mental Preparation for Young Pickleball Athletes

    Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, attracting players of all ages, including young athletes who are eager to improve their game and compete at higher levels. While physical training, shot accuracy, and strategy are often the main focus, mental preparation is equally significant in helping young athletes reach their full potential.…

  • The PPA Effect: How Junior Tours Are Shaping Pickleball’s Future

    The PPA Effect: How Junior Tours Are Shaping Pickleball’s Future

    The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) made a significant announcement in 2024 that has excited pickleball enthusiasts of all ages. They introduced the Junior PPA Tour, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at promoting and nurturing young talent in the sport of pickleball. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the details of this exciting development, explore its…