Welcome to Episode 61 of the Future of Pickleball show! In this episode, Paul Olson talks about Patrick Sullivan, Jr., co-founder of Jigsaw Health, about the relation between health and pickleball. They discuss the impact of COVID-19 on pickleball, the creation of The Orchard as a dedicated pickleball venue, and the launch of the Arizona Pickleball League. Patrick also shares insights into the production of the documentary "Breaking Pickleball."

Welcome to Episode 60 of The Future of Pickleball show! In this episode, Paul Olson welcomes Amitabh Jain, founder and managing partner of Rally Sports Venture and Pickleball Minds, and Steve Kuhn, founder of Major League Pickleball and DUPR, to discuss the growth of pickleball in Asia, the launch of World Pickleball Ventures, and the potential for pickleball to unite communities globally. Plus, how investment and technology will be important worldwide for the growth of pickleball. Jain and Kuhn also share their insights on how pickleball can foster connections across cultures and demographics, making it a truly global phenomenon.

Welcome to Episode 59 of The Future of Pickleball show! In this episode, Paul Olson welcomes Karen Mitchell, co-founder of Pickleball England. Karen talks about the early days of pickleball in England and how it has evolved over the years, growing from a few thousand in the early days to more than 35,000 today. She also highlights the success of the English Open, which saw an impressive increase in participation, and the challenges of organizing such a large tournament. Pickleball England has a goal of gaining recognition from Sport England and potentially making pickleball a professional sport.