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Is your feed just paddle ads and podiums? Let’s change that. 👇

We love the pros (seriously, they’re amazing). But most of us aren’t playing for a gold medal weekly. We’re playing for the fun, the friends, and that one perfect shot that brings us back tomorrow.

That’s why we created Empower Pickleball.

We’re here for Every Player. The early risers, the weekend warriors, the pros, and the “I just started yesterday” crew.

Over the last year, we’ve shared over 1,000 stories and connected 100,000+ players who believe pickleball is about connection first and competition second.

If you’re tired of the noise and just want to enjoy the game, you found your team.

Hit that Follow button and introduce yourself in the comments! 👇 Where do you play?

#EmpowerPickleball #PickleballCommunity #PickleballIsLife #PickleballLove #PickleballAddict #PickleballForEveryone by @empowerpickleball

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Years ago, Sophie Chiche weighed 350 pounds and never thought of herself as an athlete. Her transformation came through thousands of small decisions that slowly changed how she cared for her body and saw herself.

Then she found pickleball.

The court became a place to move, connect, take risks, recover from mistakes, and keep becoming the person she wanted to be.

As a psychologist and executive coach, Sophie understands that confidence doesn’t have to come before action. It grows each time you do something uncomfortable and prove to yourself that you can handle what happens next.

Comment SOPHIE and we’ll send you her full story. 💙

#WomenInPickleball #Pickleball #PickleballPlayers by @empowerpickleball

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Erne Queen! @rstuatara @isaacsmith1 @thekitchenpickleball taken in Las Vegas, Nevada by @empowerpickleball

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5 things I’ve learned through a life-changing injury, major spinal surgery, and fighting my way back to the active lifestyle & sport that I love. 🤍
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#injuryrecovery #injury #spinalfusion #athleterecovery #surgeryrecovery by @empowerpickleball

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Time for a pickleball confession. 👀

What’s one habit you know is hurting your game, but you keep doing it anyway?

Drop yours below. No judgment, because we all have at least one.

#Pickleball #PickleballPlayers by @empowerpickleball

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Different ages. Different abilities. Different reasons for picking up a paddle.

Some come to compete. Some come to move. Some come to meet people, try something new, or have fun.

Over the past year, we’ve had the chance to meet beginners, professionals, coaches, organizers, and players using this game to do things that have very little to do with the scoreboard.

Today, we’re celebrating all of them, along with everyone who makes room for one more person on the court.

Happy World Pickleball Day. 💙

What brought you to pickleball?

#WorldPickleballDay #Pickleball #PickleballPlayers #PickleballisLife #PickleballHighlights by @empowerpickleball

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For two years, Shawna Grosskleg watched other people play pickleball and wondered if she was athletic, young, or coordinated enough to join them.

Then she finally picked up a paddle, and got hooked.

Now, through @fearlesspickleballher, Shawna is learning pickleball out loud. She shares the missed shots, frustration, awkward moments, small victories, and days when progress feels nowhere to be found.

She isn’t a pro or a coach. She’s an adult beginner figuring it out in real time and reminding other women that they don’t have to wait until they feel ready.

Comment FEARLESS and we’ll send you Shawna’s full story. 💙

#FearlessPickleballHer #WomenInPickleball #PickleballBeginners #Pickleball #PickleballPlayers by @empowerpickleball

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8 days ago

What I eat in a day to lose the excess weight I gained from being bedbound for 7 months while also reducing inflammation to help manage the pain from my spinal fusion!

Right now, I’m focusing on high protein intake, nutrient-dense whole foods, and smaller portions of natural carbohydrates to fuel my body while getting back in shape!

And YES, I’m still eating carbs while trying to lose weight! The difference is I’m being intentional about my portions and choosing natural, minimally processed carbs that God created! Think potatoes, rice, oatmeal, fruits, etc.

One thing I really want to emphasize is that when you’re recovering from a major injury or surgery, especially something like a spinal fusion, it’s SO important not to put your body in an extreme calorie deficit.

My body is literally trying to grow new bone, repair tissue, and rebuild muscle after months of inactivity. That requires ENERGY and proper nutrition!

The goal isn’t to eat as little as possible. It’s to fuel my body with the nutrients it needs to HEAL while gradually losing the extra weight I’ve gained along the way.

For me, it’s all about portion control, prioritizing protein, and eating real, whole foods! 🤍

I’m taking you guys along for this entire comeback journey, and I can’t wait to see what consistency can do over the next few months!

Comment “Me please” below, and I’ll send you the personal nutrition challenge I’m following! 🫶🏼

#whatiatetoday #weightlosshelp #antiinflammatorydiet #spinalfusionrecovery #injuryrecovery by @empowerpickleball

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Marine plants in a drink? We were curious, too. 👀

@drinkoomee partnered with us for FeistyFest, and we handed out several of its flavors throughout the weekend. The reaction was pretty consistent: people were surprised by how light, refreshing, and genuinely good they tasted.

Thank you to Oomee for keeping our team and players stocked all weekend and giving everyone something new to try between games. 💙

If a marine plant beverage with SeaBiotics has you curious, go check them out.

#FeistyFest #Pickleball #Oomee #PickleballPlayers #Hydration by @empowerpickleball

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9 days ago

You have $10 to build your perfect doubles partner.

Are you spending $5 on someone who never misses a reset? Loading up on communication and deep returns? Or quietly reserving $1 for a partner who remembers the score?

Tell us exactly where your $10 is going. 👇

#Pickleball #PickleballPlayers #PickleballPartner by @empowerpickleball

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Every player at a recent advanced @nationaljuniorpickleball bootcamp gave the same answer when asked where they hoped the sport would take them:

They wanted to go pro.

Junior pickleball has tournaments, but structured development hasn’t grown at the same pace. NJP is trying to close that gap with camps that combine pickleball instruction, fitness, recovery, mental performance, and the habits young players need to develop as complete athletes.

Starting in 2027, NJP plans to bring its camps to every stop on the NJP Tour.

Its next advanced bootcamp runs December 18–22 at Dill Dinkers in Henderson, Nevada, for players ages 10–18 at the 4.0–5.5 level.

Comment JUNIOR and we’ll DM you the full story.

#JuniorPickleball #Pickleball #NationalJuniorPickleball #PickleballPro #PickleballPlayers by @empowerpickleball

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Steve Aoki’s HiROQUEST universe now has its own pickleball paddle.

@joolapickleball released two limited-edition Perseus Pro V 16mm designs inspired by Hiro and Hyro, the hero and antagonist of Aoki’s fictional universe. Each paddle costs $349.95 and includes a randomized, numbered collectible card.

This goes beyond putting a celebrity’s name on a paddle. JOOLA is borrowing from sneaker drops, streetwear, and trading cards to turn performance equipment into something players may also want to collect.

So, what are you doing with this one: playing with it or keeping it in the box?

Comment AOKI and we’ll DM you the full story.

#SteveAoki #JOOLA #PickleballNews #PickleballPaddles #Pickleball by @empowerpickleball

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