Sandpoint Pickleball Coaching

Yesterday I walked in to the Bonner County Fairgrounds and immediately smiled with joy. This is why we persevere, I thought. It was 30 adults with the hearts of children on a playground, testing themselves as they did with kickball back in the day. It was pairing of yellow jersey clad players having the time of their life It was the Fun Tournament of the PPC, giving a dose of pickleball 0-0-2, the most addictive drug in sports. Kudo's to Kelly, Ann, and Wendi for a well run and efficient fun tournament by the looks of the final pictures. The sound of it was amazing, just like when you drive by the elementary school at recess, and fills you with energy.
Family showed up for support in some cases. It was the pickleball community at its best. While I feel we have only scratched the surface, I now know why I keep jumping over barriers and patiently remove roadblocks. The journey is still at its beginning it feels but we are stronger than we think. I see signs of a strong pickleball community. Pickle ON.

New 12th USA Pickleball Region and Ambassador Team Updates - USA Pickleball Association We are excited to announce several updates with the USA Pickleball Ambassadors and regions. The sport of pickleball continues to be one of the fastest growing

Boys & Girls Club at 925 N 15th st in CDA will be open for pickleball again this year.
We start this Sunday from 2-5.
Monday through Friday we are open 7:30am to 10:30am.
$3 to play. All the money goes right to B&G club. In the last 2 years we have raised $10,000 for the club. See you there.

Apple watchOS 7 Adds Pickleball as a Workout - USA Pickleball Association It was an exciting morning for pickleball enthusiasts as word spread that our sport was officially added as a workout option with the Apple watchOS 7 update!

We love it! What other college students want to take on Michigan Women’s Tennis in a tournament?

Happy from all of us here at USA Pickleball! 🍂🍁

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Spoke with the City of Sandpoint about the Master Plan for Parks and Rec and specifically pickleball yesterday. They are working on Phase 2 of Memorial Field which is basically Boat Ramp and Parking for Boat improvements. Once completed they will turn toward Phase one of the other Parks of which the concept was approved last Wednesday. They are on the same page in regards to not starting the Phase 3 of Memorial (Dog Park and waterfront improvements where the courts are currently) until they have a replacement for the three PB courts at Lakeview. That will depend on weather but most likely scenario is Late Spring/Early Summer of 2021before new dedicated PB courts could be finished and ready for play. The plan is for 8 in Phase One along with new 4 new Tennis Courts to replace the ones at Lakeview and City Beach. Of course all will depend on money allocation and interest. I will stay connected to Parks and Rec during the fall and winter and update you as is pertinent. I will also call upon you, using this page, for input and support where needed so stay tuned.

Had the pleasure of coaching today with 10 great friends on a couple brand new courts. It amazes me how much comradery is involved, laughter, and the ability to move on whether it was a win or a loss. That is truly the unicorns secret and essence of this lifetime sport. We all get better if we want to, for some good enough is simply good enough. For other they want to get better to compete to test their metal, for others the strength of their metal has already been tested to the point they are comfortable in their own pickleball skin. I view every player as a chemical ingredient to each game and the results to be examined based on those chemical elements. It is refreshing to discover the reason one does what they do especially in the laugh over a single point that means nothing once the next one is attempted.

Food for thought since the Master Plan has been approved.

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Thank you to Bud Bryant for sharing this great photo!

Happy Tuesday everyone!

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