Best Diadem Sports Podcasts (2024)

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Building a Successful Tennis Brand with A Tennis Mindset | Courtside Sessions - Emily Morgan 45:17

1h ago45:17

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Join us for an inspiring episode of Courtside Sessions with Emily Morgan, the CEO and founder of 821 Tennis. Emily's love for tennis started at just two years old in Kingston, Jamaica, and brought her to the United States, where she juggled her passions for dance and tennis like a pro. In this episode, Emily opens up about the ups and downs of her …

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11. Jill Geer, Chief MarCom Officer, USA Gymnastics – The Flip of an Olympic Sport NGB 24:04

2h ago24:04

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Episode 11 - Host Matt Farrell talks with Jill Geer, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at USA Gymnastics. She discusses her career and the differences between working at USA Gymnastics and USA Track & Field. She highlights the challenges and successes of USA Gymnastics, including the organization's turnaround and the positive reception at …

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10. Host Matt Farrell on 10 Reasons to Be Excited for Paris 2024 Olympic Games 14:08

5h ago14:08

14:08

Episode 10 - Farrell Sports Business Podcast host Matt Farrell varies from the interview format temporarily to share 10 reasons why he is excited for the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. He discusses the location of Paris, the time zone advantage for North American and European audiences, the growth of women's sports, the popularity of women's b…

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The Hard Work and Sacrifices of Jr Tennis Players | Courtside Sessions - Nina Chabli 26:25

3d ago26:25

26:25

In this super exciting episode of Courtside Sessions, we sit down with Nina Chabli, a junior tennis phenom who's making waves on the court! Nina spills all the details about her journey, from her intense training routines to her big dream of winning all four junior Grand Slams. She talks about her unique playing style and how her Instagram, "@NinaT…

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9. Jeff Eisenband – Broadcaster for golf, esports and more 29:44

6d ago29:44

29:44

Episode 9 - Host Matt Farrell talks with Jeff Eisenband, sports broadcaster for golf, esports and general sports. We discuss his career as a broadcaster, with a focus on golf and esports. He talks about how he got started in the industry and the opportunities he found in esports, sports betting, and golf. Eisenband emphasizes the conscious decision…

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8. Rachel Axon, Sports Business Journal Staff Writer – Covering the Business of the Olympics 22:05

14d ago22:05

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Episode 8 - Host Matt Farrell talks with Rachel Axon, the Olympics reporter for Sports Business Journal to discuss her role in covering the business of Olympic sports. She talks about the challenges of covering the Olympics, including the broad stakeholder base and the need to explain the unique aspects of the Olympic world to readers. Axon also di…

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Early Training, College, & Mental Resilience in Tennis | Courtside Sessions - Oliver Crawford 32:29

17d ago32:29

32:29

This episode of Courtside Sessions features ATP top 200 and Diadem Athlete Oliver Crawford. Oliver recounts his training sessions from ages two to twelve and the pivotal moment at age 13 when he chose to focus on tennis full-time. Oliver also explains his decision to attend college, driven by advice to further develop his game mentally and physical…

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7. Michael Manglardi, Co-Founder and VP Operations at Diadem Sports – Riding the Pickleball Rocket 29:55

1M ago29:55

29:55

Episode 7 - Host Matt Farrell talks with Michael Manglardi, Vice President of Operations at Diadem Sports and they discuss the growth of pickleball. Diadem Sports is a performance sports equipment company specializing in tennis and pickleball. Manglardi explains how Diadem got into the pickleball business and how innovation differentiates them in a…

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The Mastermind Behind Your Favorite Sneakers | Courtside Sessions - Mark Kokavec 31:45

24d ago31:45

31:45

This episode of Courtside Sessions features Mark Kokavec, a shoe designer renowned for his work on Diadem’s Court Bursts. Mark discusses his early career and personal connection to tennis, including his brother’s professional career. Additionally, he shares insights from his collaborations with brands such as Reebok, Converse, and New Balance. Mark…

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6. Jason Gewirtz, Executive Editor SportsTravel Magazine – $52B Sports Travel Industry 33:15

28d ago33:15

33:15

Episode 6 - Host Matt Farrell talks with Jason Gewritz, the managing editor of Sports Travel Magazine and VP of the Sports Division at Northstar Meetings Group, who provides an overview of the sports travel industry. He discusses the role of Sports Travel Magazine in connecting sports event organizers with cities and venues that want to host events…

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5. Amy Hornocker, Executive Director of the College World Series – Behind the Scenes of the CWS 28:29

1M ago28:29

28:29

Episode 5 - Host Matt Farrell talks with Amy Hornocker, Executive Director of the College World Series at Omaha, including its history in Omaha. The College World Series is the national championship for men's college baseball, and it has been held in Omaha for 75 years. The conversation also touches on the partnership between the organization, the …

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Building a Winning Tennis Program at FAU | Courtside Sessions - Ricardo Gonzalez 22:13

1M ago22:13

22:13

In our chat, Ricardo shares stories from his amazing career. We dive into his unique coaching style and what he looks for in recruits—spoiler: it's more than just stats! Whether you're a tennis fan or an aspiring athlete this episode is packed with valuable lessons and motivating tales from the world of college tennis. Don't miss out on this chance…

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4. Martin Borgmeier, World Long Drive Champ – Turning Sport into a Content Business 30:27

1M ago30:27

30:27

Episode 4 - Host Matt Farrell talks about Bryson DeChambeau, Callaway, being a digital content creator and the sport of long drive with 2022 World Long Drive champ Martin Borgmeier. It covers the sport of long drive, the business of sports, the impact of COVID on the sport, the role of Bryson DeChambeau in long drive, and the transition of long dri…

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3. Megan Leatham, CEO of Colorado Springs Sports Corp – How Sports Corporations Work 28:36

2M ago28:36

28:36

Hear from the unicorns in the sports biz, how they achieved their dreams and the see the inner workings of the sports business. In this conversation, Megan Leatham, the CEO of the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, discusses the role and function of sports commissions. She explains that sports commissions are organizations that work to bring spor…

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From Junior Player to Grand Slam Champ | Courtside Sessions - Marcelo Arevalo Part 2 35:31

2M ago35:31

35:31

In part two of Courtside Sessions with Marcelo Arévalo, we delve deeper into the Salvadoran tennis star's career. Marcelo opens up about his experiences competing in Challenger tournaments and reflects on his best singles performances. He candidly discusses the time when he found out about his herniated disk and had to make serious decisions about …

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2. Evan Morgenstein, CEO of CelebExperts - Agent for Athletes & Influencers 33:23

2M ago33:23

33:23

Hear from the unicorns in the sports biz, how they achieved their dreams and the inner workings of the sports business. Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/R4mwdTf_niE Find more at farrellsportsww.com Find less at TikTok @mattfarrell_ Episode Summary Evan Morgenstein, a sports agent and entrepreneur, discusses his career journey and his current foc…

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From Junior Player to Grand Slam Champ | Courtside Sessions - Marcelo Arevalo Part 1 37:54

2M ago37:54

37:54

In this episode of Courtside Sessions, we sat down with Marcelo Arévalo, Salvadoran tennis star and Grand Slam champion. Marcelo shares his inspiring journey from pursuing tennis in El Salvador to becoming a top player, diving into the unique challenges he faced and the passion that kept him going. He offers great insights on the realities of climb…

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1. Zac Logsdon, CEO of Old Hat Creative & CMO of Oklahoma City Spark Softball 27:23

2M ago27:23

27:23

Matt Farrell speaks with the founder and CEO of Old Hat Creative, Zac Logsdon. Episode Summary Zac Logsdon, the founder and CEO of Old Hat, a sports marketing creative agency, discusses his career. He shares the story of how he started his own business and the ups and downs he experienced over the past 20 years. Zac also talks about the importance …

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Farrell Sports Business Podcast Introduction 2:05

2M ago2:05

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Introduction of the Farrell Sports Business Podcast Interviews with unicorns from sports business and their unique stories, ideas, insights, innovations, flops and career paths. Hosted by 30-year sports biz veteran Matt Farrell, President of Farrell Sports and CEO of Bat Around. Find more at farrellsportsww.com Find less at TikTok @mattfarrell_ Cha…

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20+ Years in Tennis: From Player to Industry Expert | Courtside Sessions - Christian Singer 23:14

3M ago23:14

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On our first episode of season 2, we sit down with Christian Singer, a tennis player turned industry expert, to discuss his journey from the courts of South Germany to the world stage. Christian shares anecdotes from his early days playing tennis in junior teams in his hometown just outside Munich, to his college tennis experiences at Georgia South…

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Sachia Vickery Checks In To Talk About Her US Open Run and More! 14:46

3M ago14:46

14:46

That's a wrap on Season 1 of Courtside Sessions! Sachia Vickery, checks in to discuss life on and off the court, her run at the US Open, and much more! When talking about her run she said, "US Open for any American player is the biggest tournament that we can play in, and the support that I had from the crowd that week, I was able to play my best t…

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A Lifelong Competitor With A Unique Approach To Academy Culture 55:44

3M ago55:44

55:44

Tosin Awomewe, a former junior, competitive adult player, with an extensive coaching background, who went on to start his own academy shares his tennis journey and unique philosophy. "My training had an end goal, believe it or not, to always learn something new each time I trained." Check out the full episode to hear all the gems Tosin dropped duri…

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From A Small Town In Georgia, To D1 Tennis, To A Career In Europe and Then Back To The NCAA Ranks 1:06:52

3M ago1:06:52

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Trey Morris, the current Head Men's Tennis Coach at Jacksonville State University, shares his tennis journey with us. A lot of his current coaching philosophy has been honed in through his experience competing across the world. He said, "my father did a phenomenal job of creating a mentality for the way I viewed competition." Tune into the full epi…

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A Full Circle Junior Tennis Story: Playing, Competing, and Facilitating 56:15

3M ago56:15

56:15

Brian Rosenthal, a former compettive junior and NC State Wolfpack player who has gone on to have a sucessful career working in tennis shares some insight he's learned along the way. When asked if lessons he learned in his playing career impacted him professionally he said, "I think you learn about persevereance and you learn about roadblocks." Chec…

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Inside The Philosophy of a College Coaching Legend and USA National Team Coach 1:05:14

3M ago1:05:14

1:05:14

Greg Patton, a long time college coach with experience in the USA National Collegiate program, opens up his full notebook to share experiences and stories from his life long journey in tennis. He discussed many topics and here is a quick note he had on the college recruiting process: "One thing I think a lot of players have to realize is that good …

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A Former Pro and Long Time Junior Development Specialist Shares Insight On His Philosophy 1:04:02

3M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

Jose Ayala, a former ATP pro, long time junior tennis development specialist, and tennis dad shares some insight in how he mastered the game and the philosophy he has developed as a coach. He had a lot of great insight that he shared in this episode. He had this to say on competition, "you know, you go on the court, somebody has to win and somebody…

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Insights From A Professional Mindset & Leadership Coach Who Is Also A High Performance Dad 52:48

3M ago52:48

52:48

Author, speaker, and entrepreneur, JM Ryerson, who specializes in mindset and leadership shares some insight on his work with professional players and his 17 year old tennis playing son, TJ. He dropped so many gems in this conversation, but one the stuck out was, "You're not going to stop your emotions from happening. Look, you hit a bad shot, you …

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From The Bahamas To Bollettieri's: How Mark Knowles Became #1 In The World 54:24

3M ago54:24

54:24

158 views Sep 29, 2023 Courtside Sessions Former top junior, UCLA Bruin, world number #1, Grand Slam champion, Mark Knowles, shares his tennis journey and some valuable insight learned along the way. Mark said "I was probably delusional, because literally from 9 to 10 years old I wanted to be #1 in the world and I thought I would be number one in t…

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Coming Across The Pond To Play College Tennis and Becoming A Top 20 WTA Coach | Mark Gellard 58:40

3M ago58:40

58:40

Magda Linette's coach, Mark Gellard, shares insight into his tennis journey coming to the US to play in college and rising through the ranks of high-performance coaching. "I think that to achieve the ranking we've reached, you had to perform well in significant events because the points are heavily weighted. You can win those 250-point events, but …

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How a Girl from Alabama Defied the Odds and Went D1 | Kida Ferrari 1:02:45

3M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

University of Illinois rising junior, Kida Ferrari, shares the approach she took to defy the odds and accomplish her dream of playing D1 tennis. "I come from literally the second worst tennis state in the US... There maybe were two other people who went to college for tennis, besides me. So, I had to get creative and build a game plan. There's goin…

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A GOAT's Coach Calls In From The US Open 56:53

3M ago56:53

56:53

Venus Williams coach, Hugo Armando, shares how a growth mindset helped shape his junior, pro, and coahing career. "My dad was my coach back then and I was lucky that he had a growth midset mentality. Yes - the results are great, having a good ranking is awsome, it teaches you to deal with a lot, but the main thing was to devlope your game, get bett…

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Courtside Sessions Podcast - A Diadem Production 11:35

3M ago11:35

11:35

"Parents, they're hard on the kids, they want the best for the kids, but they also expect a lot" - Evan Specht, Co-Founder of Diadem Sports. Listen to the Courtside Sessions Trailer now on all streaming platforms. Official Website | World Class Tennis & Pickleball Goods – Diadem SportsBy Diadem Sports

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Diadem Builds First Full-Stack Pickleball Company 46:21

3M ago46:21

46:21

Evan Specht, Founder of Diadem Sports, shares his inspiring story of creating one of the largest pickleball companies. Building on their tennis roots, Diadem has exploded onto the pickleball scene with paddles, balls, shoes, and state-of-the-art facilities.With the help of the popular Diadem Edge and Warrior Edge pickleball paddles, Diadem has emer…

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SwingVision's NEW AI Pickleball App - Interview w/Swupnil Sahai, CEO 48:31

6M ago48:31

48:31

Dive into the dynamic world of Pickleball innovation in our latest Simply Pickleball Podcast episode featuring Swupnil Sahai, PhD and former Data Scientist at Tesla. In this exclusive interview, Swupnil shares his venture from leaving a high-powered job at Tesla to co-founding Swing Vision, a revolutionary mobile app that harnesses camera technolog…

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Superfly Goods: A HOT new pickleball accessory brand and top Amazon seller! 39:59

7M ago39:59

39:59

In this episode, we sit down with Tamar Arbeli, the brilliant mind behind Superfly Goods, a leading pickleball accessory brand on Amazon. Discover the secrets of her success and how she safeguards her designs from copycat competitors. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of pickleball entrepreneurship! See all of the Superfly Goods AMAZING produc…

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Improve Hand Speed and Power with Spartus Pickleball Paddles | Interview with Founder Josh Kim 40:11

7M ago40:11

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Welcome to Simply Pickleball, the podcast where we dive into all things pickleball, the fastest-growing global sport! In this episode, we have an exciting interview with Josh Kim, the founder of Spartus Pickleball Paddles, who just launched his latest creations - the Gladius Centurion and the Ballista V2.Josh shares his perspective on the evolving …

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New SpeedUp Pickleball Paddle: Unlock Missing Power and Speed! 43:43

8M ago43:43

43:43

The pickleball demographic is shifting quickly towards younger, more athletic players. Tennis players are starting to transition to pickleball at a younger age. This shift brings a premium on speed, power, and new requirements for pickleball paddle performance. Santhosh Narayanan, CEO of SpeedUp Pickleball, is set to capitalize on this trend with a…

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How is Vatic Pro Selling High-End Pickleball Paddles so Cheaply? 57:28

8M ago57:28

57:28

Daryl Wang, CEO of Vatic Pro, shares his story of building the fastest-growing and wildly popular pickleball paddle company. Daryl and his family understand manufacturing and know high-end carbon fiber pickleball paddles shouldn't cost over $200. Find out how Daryl delivered the best-selling Vatic Pro Prism for under $100. Does Vatic Pro have new p…

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PCKL Pickleballs and Paddles Are Coming Fast to a Court Near You! 48:58

8M ago48:58

48:58

Welcome to the world of PCKL Pickleballs and Paddles! Mike Gottfried, CEO of PCKL, shares how he's revolutionizing the pickleball industry with one-of-a-kind products that are taking the pickleball world by storm. This isn't his first "rodeo" - he has buit successful companies around games before - and he is doing it again! Listen in and find out w…

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Is Anna Leigh Waters Unstoppable? 53:27

8M ago53:27

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Simply Pickleball Podcast with Leigh Waters, professional pickleball player, MLP coach, and mother to Anna Leigh Waters. Leigh tells the story of how pickleball phenom Anna Leigh overcame adversity multiple times and rose to become the top women’s player in the world. She also lets us in on a few tips for staying competitive in tournament picklebal…

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Why American-Made Prolite Pickleball Paddles Have More Power and Spin 48:45

9M ago48:45

48:45

Prolite invented the first composite pickleball paddle in 1984, made from scraps of Boeing airplane material. 40 years later, Prolite is reinventing pickleball paddle construction again with the K2 Power. CEO Neil Friedenberg explains what sets Prolite pickleball paddles apart and why the company has succeeded for almost 40 years. _Subscribe to our…

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Could a 19mm Trnity Pickleball Paddle Improve Your Pickleball Game? 30:33

9M ago30:33

30:33

Brenden Dollard is a top pickleball instructor and the son of two pickleball pros. He's combined the best parts of every paddle he's ever played and created Trnity Pickleball. Watch or listen to our interview to discover why a heavier 19mm pickleball paddle could change your game! Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest discount codes, new paddl…

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Bread & Butter Pickleball Unveils New Thermoformed Pickleball Paddle! 1:04:47

9M ago1:04:47

1:04:47

With state-of-the-art construction and awesome design, Bread & Butter pickleball paddles are easy to spot on the court. Founder Doug Sapusek was passionate about pickleball and wanted to create a company, brand, and line of paddles that would be used by top players and also have a unique design. Listen to learn more about the newest paddle to drop …

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Hot New Pickleball Clothing Brand - Rally Club Brings High Fashion to the Pickleball Court! 1:02:14

9M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Wondering what to wear to play pickleball? Founders Stephen Soller and Jewlz Fahn of the super stylish brand “Rally Club” join us and share why pickleball apparel needed an upgrade. They discuss which products are hot sellers, what to expect in their new lines, and where to pick up some awesome merch! For 15% off, use SIMPLY15 at rallyclub.net FOLL…

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Pickleball Documentary - A Game Changer 59:41

10M ago59:41

59:41

Pickleball Film - A Game Changer. Wondering why pickleball has taken off as the fastest-growing sport in America? Filmmaker Machu Latorre was too! She is the producer of the upcoming film, A Game Changer, where she tells the story of pickleball's amazing growth, what people love about it, and what's so special about it! Listen in as we hear some hi…

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From Rags To Riches to PICKLEBALL! How One Athlete Overcame The Odds To Become A Champion. 39:20

10M ago39:20

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After losing 35 lbs playing pickleball, Brad Cousino, former NFL Player and current Pickleball Ambassador brought the game to the Superbowl! He shares his inspiring story of growing up in an abusive and dysfunctional family and defying the odds by making it into the NFL. After retiring from football, he found community and purpose in pickleball. He…

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New Pickleball Reality TV Show: Pickleball Paddle Battle 40:55

10M ago40:55

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Pickleball Paddle Battle is an exciting reality show where the best of the best compete for a chance to become sponsored pros and franchise owners. Follow along as Ace Rodriques tells his inspiring story of how he got into pickleball, build the Pickleball Kingdom franchise, and see who emerges as the champion in this epic Pickleball Paddle Battle!P…

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Legacy Pickleball Bets On Itself With Three New Paddles! 58:56

10M ago58:56

58:56

Chris Dickert, Legacy Pickleball CEO, has always been curious about how things are made. When Chris was five, his parents bought him a highly sought-after Atari video game system. They left him alone for an hour, and when they returned, he had broken the entire thing apart. Understandably, his parents lost their minds after spending a fortune on th…

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PickleCon: The World’s Largest Pickleball Event! 37:22

10M ago37:22

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Have you heard of PickleCon? Triple Crown Sports CEO Keri King, and Pickleball Director, Alyssa Morrison share the details of the pickleball extravaganza planned in Kansas City, Missouri in August of 2024. Keri King shares his father's vision for Triple Crown when he founded it in the 80s to his transition to leading the company and becoming CEO. A…

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Will Colleges Adopt the DUPR Pickleball Rating System? 39:44

11M ago39:44

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The DUPR pickleball rating system is taking tournament and college pickleball by storm. What is DUPR, and why is it changing the landscape of college pickleball? We sit down with Ben Van Hout, Director of Operations at DUPR. Ben shares his incredible story of how DUPR is on track to become a billion-dollar business while paving the way for youth an…

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