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Valerie Simon

@thevaleriesimon

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PPA Pro Pickleball Player /StudentAthlete
Bionic Girl Recovery Story💪🏼
Founder @serveforstrength
Serveforstrength.org
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Pickleball is more fun with friends and family… There must be some one you miss playing with… send this their way…

#pickleball #pickleballfun #simonsisters #picklefriends taken in Baltimore, Maryland by @thevaleriesimon

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5 months ago

Thank you to the PPA for believing in us and signing us.

At just 15 and 17 years old, you’ve officially added the coolest teenagers to the roster 😂.

We’re beyond thrilled to begin this journey together.

#teen #pickleball #sign #professional taken in Florida, USA by @thevaleriesimon

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9 months ago

17-year-old Valerie Simon’s journey is the definition of perseverance. 💪

After two nearly career-ending injuries, and four titanium rods, the former top junior tennis player discovered pickleball during rehab. Now she’s a PPA pro. 👏

Full story linked in bio 🔗 by @thevaleriesimon

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7 months ago

Want a more POWERFUL serve? Here’s how!

A powerful serve starts from the ground up! Watch me serve from BOTH sides of the court. 👀

🔥 Use your legs! Bend your knees slightly and transfer your weight forward.

💪 Use your whole body! Rotate through your hips and shoulders, not just your arm.

🎯 Aim deep! A deep, powerful serve pushes your opponent back and makes their return harder.

⚡ Follow through! Keep your swing smooth and accelerate through the ball.

PRO TIP: Power means nothing without consistency! Focus on placement first, then add speed.

💬 Which side has your stronger serve — RIGHT or LEFT?

📌 Save this for your next practice!

#PickleballTips #PickleballServe #ProPickleball #PickleballTraining #PickleballStrategy taken in Macon, Ga by @thevaleriesimon

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5 days ago

We had a fabulous month !!!
It started in Barcelona at @ppatoureurope, where @serveforstrength held a clinic teaching pickleball. We also made new friends from all over the world. (Also wrangling more luggage than any two pickleball players should own.)

Then we flew home and got to work. A women’s clinic, an indoor tournament and an outdoor tournament, all to raise money so families in Pasco County have food on the table this Thanksgiving.

And then came our very first adaptive wheelchair clinic. Nobody knew how to play when we started (except the Special Olympics champ Aiden - he was fantastic) !! . By the end there was laughter, there was love, there was joy, and a whole lot of fun. 💗

Next up: more clinics, and a holiday toy drive.
We can’t do any of this alone. If you or your business want to be part of what comes next, sponsor or donate at the link in our bio. Any amount helps, and you’ll get to watch exactly where it goes.

#ServeForStrength #PickleballForGood #AdaptiveSports #PascoCounty #Pickleball taken in Virginia USA by @thevaleriesimon

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Professional Athlete Shenanigans 🤦‍♀️🤣

#simonsisters #sisterfun #studentathlete #teenathlete #professionalathletes taken in Paris,France by @thevaleriesimon

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5 days ago

STOP standing right on the kitchen line! 🏓

In doubles, positioning is EVERYTHING!

🔥 Give yourself a little space behind the kitchen line so you have more time to react to fast hands battles.

👟 Stay low, keep your paddle up, and be ready to move forward to attack!

🎯 Don’t get caught standing too close with no room to react.

PRO TIP: Start a few inches behind the line, then move in when needed. You can always step forward, but it’s harder to react when the ball is coming right at you!

💬 Do you stand ON the line or slightly BEHIND it?

#PickleballTips #PickleballDoubles #KitchenStrategy #ProPickleball #PickleballTraining taken in Atlanta, GA by @thevaleriesimon

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4 days ago

Today’s Clinic was filled with endless smiles!

Our @serveforstrength @pascoparksfl Wheelchair & Adaptive Pickleball Clinic was filled with laughter, encouragement, new friendships, and SO MUCH JOY! 🥹💕

Today wasn’t about winning or losing. It was about creating a place where EVERYONE feels welcome, included, empowered, and celebrated.

Watching the smiles, the excitement, and the connections made on the court reminded us exactly why we started Serve for Strength. 💪❤️

Because sports are for EVERY BODY, and WOW did we ALL have a BLAST!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the amazing Wesley Chapel District Park and helped make this such a special experience. We can’t wait to do it again! 🏓✨

#ServeForStrength #WheelchairPickleball #PickleballForAll #InclusiveSports #AdaptiveSports taken in Wesley Chapel, Florida by @thevaleriesimon

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MIXED DOUBLES IS ALL ABOUT STRATEGY! 🔥

Want to start winning more mixed doubles matches? Here are 5 PRO tips that can completely change your game! 👇

🎯 1. Own the middle TOGETHER!
Don’t assume one partner should take every middle ball. Communicate, establish who takes what, and make sure you’re not leaving gaps.

🔥 2. Stop forcing the speedups!
Not every ball is attackable. Be patient with your dinks, create an opening, and attack when you have the advantage.

👀 3. Target movement, not just weakness!
Make your opponents move! Change directions, pull them wide, and attack the space they leave behind.

🤝 4. Play to BOTH partners’ strengths!
Mixed doubles isn’t about one person taking over. Figure out who has the better forehand, who is stronger in hand battles, and how to set each other up.

💪 5. Move as a TEAM!
If your partner gets pulled wide, adjust your positioning to help cover the middle. The best mixed teams move together, not independently.

🏆 PRO TIP: The best mixed doubles teams don’t necessarily hit the hardest. They communicate, stay patient, and know exactly when to attack!

💬 What’s the BIGGEST challenge you face in mixed doubles—communication, positioning, or knowing when to attack?

💾 SAVE this for your next mixed match and TAG your partner!

#MixedDoubles #PickleballTips #PickleballStrategy #ProPickleball #PickleballCoaching taken in Orlando, Florida - Usa by @thevaleriesimon

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8 days ago

Discovering Serve for Strength 🏓💪🩷🩷

@thevaleriesimon and her family @thevictoriasimon @nesvsweet @bydaniellasimon founded Serve For Strength to turn her recovery into support for others, raising funds through pickleball events for those facing health challenges. We caught up with them on court to hear their story, in their own words.

Learn more and support Serve for Strength at:
💻➡️ serveforstrength.org

w. @bydaniellasimon @thevaleriesimon @thevictoriasimon @matteocugliari_pb

#serveforstrength #pickleball #storiesofstrength #sportforgood #pickleballspot taken in Tennis Despí by @thevaleriesimon

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8 days ago

Such a problem …. Can any one relate ? 🤣😭🤣
#pickleball #pickleballmeme #pickleballfun #pickleballfunny taken in Atlanta, GA by @thevaleriesimon

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a month ago

We’re so excited to partner with Wesley Chapel Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources @pascoparksfl for a special wheelchair clinic this Saturday at 9 AM in Pasco County ! 💙

We’d love for you to join us—and if you know someone who may be interested, please share this with them and help us spread the word.

At Serve for Strength, we believe sports should bring people together, build confidence, and create opportunities for everyone. We can’t wait for a great morning of movement, community, and fun!

#ServeForStrength #WesleyChapel #PascoCounty #AdaptiveSports #WheelchairSports taken in Wesley Chapel District Park by @thevaleriesimon

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