California SMASH El Segundo, California Recently, a philosopher said, “Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn football,” an update of the famous quote about baseball. And, for every tight spiral coming from the throwing arm of Josh Allen, or acrobatic touchdown run by Derrick Henry, the gridiron has often been the focal point in this country for so many sports enthusiasts. While the sport of pickleball has a long way to go to eclipse the fanatici
Levelup Pickleball Club Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania In the south suburbs of Pittsburgh, where football has normally dominated the sports landscape, pickleball has surged in popularity. Where there were once just about 200 avid pickleballers (eight years ago), that number is now closer to 10,000—and even higher if you add casual players. For Wayne and Lisa Dollard, husband and wife and former collegiate tennis players, their interest in pickleball grew steadily and eventually led
Austin Pickle Ranch Austin, Texas Imagine, if you will, an empty warehouse that through its transformation into an indoor pickleball facility garnered a prestigious national award from the American Sports Builders Association as its 2024 Indoor Pickleball Facility of the Year. Well, that’s exactly what transpired for Austin Pickle Ranch, which had officially opened just one year earlier in October 2023. The sport of pickleball is flourishing in the capital city of Texas, with
