Welcome to Episode 74 of the Future of Pickleball Show! In this episode, Paul Olson welcomes Will Terry, professional illustrator and educator. He shares his experiences in pickleball, self-publishing, and how he came up with the idea of children's books centered around pickleball. Will's book series, Pickleball Paul, is a new way for children to learn about the sport of pickleball and encourages them to get out on the courts themselves.

Welcome to Episode 73 of the Future of Pickleball show! In this episode, Paul Olson welcomes a panel of pickleball media leaders: The Dink Pickleball content writer Erik Tice, Forbes pickleball contributing writer Todd Boss, and The Pickleball Studio host Chris Olson. Together, they discuss the important role of media in maintaining integrity and transparency within the sport of pickleball, the impact of cheating, and the ethical responsibilities of both media and pickleball manufacturers. They also talk about different challenges in pickleball paddle testing and why it will be so important for a pickleball manufacturer trade association to standardize the pickleball industry.

Welcome to Episode 72 of The Future of Pickleball show. In this episode, Paul Olson welcomes Yui See Lau, Canada and China director of The Dink Minor League Pickleball and China director for DUPR, to talk about the growth of pickleball in China and Canada, exploring the cultural significance of the sport, the challenges faced in expanding its reach worldwide, and the role of organizations like the Chinese Tennis Association in promoting pickleball. He also shares the importance of a standard pickleball rating system, and how important it will be for collaboration between international entities to help pickleball be recognized as an Olympic-worthy spot.

Welcome to Episode 71 of The Future of Pickleball show. In this episode, Paul Olson welcomes David Johnson, a pioneer in pickleball. David founded Pickleball Central and is a tournament director, former board member of USA Pickleball, and has launched a number of other pickleball-related businesses. They discuss current trends in pickleball equipment, global expansion, and investment opportunities. David also shares his insights on current pickleball paddle standards, the challenges between different ratings programs, and how important it is to keep the spirit of the game of pickleball through it all. He also highlights the role of the International Association of Pickleball Facilities in supporting the growth of the sport around the world.

Welcome to Episode 70 of the Future of Pickleball Show. In this episode, Paul Olson welcomes Carl Schmitz, chief technology officer of USA Pickleball, to discuss the evolving landscape of pickleball paddle testing and standards in the sport of pickleball. Mr. Schmitz also shares his journey in pickleball, the importance of ASTM standards, the rapid technological advancements in pickleball equipment, and the important role of testing in maintaining the integrity of the sport. They also discuss the responsibility of pickleball paddle manufacturers, compliance, and integrity as well as safety concerns related to paddle speed and the establishment of a manufacturers association to unify standards and combat counterfeiting.

Welcome to Episode 69 of The Future of Pickleball podcast! In this episode, Paul Olson welcomes Byron Freso, director of international referee training & officiating at the Association of Pickleball Players (APP). Paul and Byron discuss Byron's sports background, when and why he transitioned to pickleball, and his role in refereeing and organizational sides of pickleball. Byron also shares his thoughts on the global expansion of pickleball, the future of pickleball in Asia, and why the global unification of pickleball will help grow the sport so it can be included in the Olympics.

Welcome to Episode 68 of The Future of Pickleball Show! In this episode, Paul Olson welcomes Dotti Berry and Jody Belsher, authors of "EmPOWER: Pickleball Stories that Inspire: A collection of stories of women of all ages, levels, beliefs and backgrounds who play pickleball," about the transformative power of pickleball for women. Pickleball's community aspect helps players of all kinds be empowered and inspire personal growth. They also share how youth pickleball is going to change the future of the sport, how pickleball can help with addiction recovery, and how playing pickleball can have a positive impact on a player's mental and physical health.

Welcome to Episode 67 of The Future of Pickleball Show! In this episode, Paul Olson welcomes Peter and Christine Burrows, founders of Pickleball Corporate Team Building (PB-CB). They share their journey from tennis to pickleball, how they started their business, and how pickleball can create a great team building environment. They also discuss how pickleball is a great fit to improve corporate communication, how they have helped bring beginners into the sport of pickleball, and their plans for expansion of PBCB.