- Pickleball can be enjoyed by everyone. Young/not so young. Able-bodied/physically challenged. Top athlete/new to sports.
- Pickleball is a social We play to compete, but we also play socially. Come out to open pickleball play and join our community.
- Pickleball provides great exercise. One hour of tennis provides about 11 minutes of active movement. One hour of pickleball? About 22 minutes. Want to know more about pickleball’s health benefits? Click here.
- Pickleball allows you to grow both as a person and as an athlete. Developing mental toughness is as important as mastering a consistent serve.
- Pickleball is easy to pick up. Yet if you stick with it, pickleball is one of the most challenging athletic activities you will play.
- Pickleball is accessible. A huge field or large concrete pad is not necessary to play pickleball. If you have a driveway or half of a tennis court of space, you can play.
- Pickleball is affordable. You will need a paddle and some balls. Maybe some shoes. You can see our complete Need – Want Gear Checklist here.
- Pickleball is intergenerational. How many activities can a 65-year old and a 12-year old enjoy together? Pickleball is certainly one.
- Pickleball can be enjoyed as a familiy. Many families play pickleball together, including traveling to, and competing in, tournaments.
- Pickleball is fun. Ask anyone who plays pickleball or maybe just try it yourself. If you do not have fun, tell us (we are still waiting for our first “that was no fun” call).
Give pickleball a fair chance and it will give you back a lifetime of physical activity, friends, and fun.
CJ Johnson
Hey there — I’m a professional three-sport athlete and coach who has spent my entire adult life earning a living from playing and coaching sports. Since I started coaching more than three decades ago, one thing has remained the same: My commitment to see students not as they are but as what they can become and to move heaven and earth to help them realize their untapped potential. You should know that when it comes to helping pickleball players over 50 live their best lives on and off the courts, I'm an expert. Good pickleball is not just technique; it's the mind and body working holistically. That's why I'm also a personal trainer and weight management specialist. When I’m chillin', you'll find me watching Star Trek with my husband John and our two fur babies, Shirley and Ralph. (Yes, Happy Days)