In this episode Adam dives one on one into an inspiring conversation with Aaron Blitz, a pioneer of Australian pickleball. Aaron shares his journey from founding the Southeast Melbourne Pickleball Club to becoming the captain of the Melbourne Mavericks in Major League Pickleball Australia. Despite facing significant health challenges, including a battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma, Aaron's resilience and dedication have made him a leading figure in the sport. The episode covers his early days in pickleball, the growth of the sport in Victoria and his experiences as a pickleball ambassador. Aaron's story is one of resilience, leadership, pain and triumph over adversity.

What's up in Aus Pickleball in January?

Well besides the NPL and MLP Drafts we've got big news about a new group who has formed and will be kicking off with 5 events in 2025 to promote a league format exclusive to the 40, 50 and 60 year old demographic.

In an exciting movement this group will also be guaranteeing round robin format instead of an elimination draw so more Pickleball for all!

We also chat about some other stuff involving DUPR's and an Aussie's tilt recently at The Masters in the US.

MATT CARTER is back to help us unpack the MLP Australia draft with DYLAN KIMLIN, COLIN and ADAM. We cover some of the more interesting picks in this years draft with only 5 Australian's picked in this draft. What was the controversial selection that raised the eye brows in the pickleball world? What does MLP Aus look like in 2026? What is the feeling amongst the Aussie pickleball scene? All these questions answered and more in this one!