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Pickleball in Connecticut isn’t just a pastime–it’s a passion

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Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America.

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America.

Whether you're eight or 80, there's something about the paddle, the court, and the community that's bringing people together.

This hour, we talk with a coaches, enthusiasts, and business owners about why pickleball is booming across Connecticut and the country. We’ll learn why, from staying active to finding friends, pickleball has become more than just a game – it’s a lifestyle.

Guests:

  • Will Meng: Professional pickleball player and top CT coach at Pickleville CT
  • Young Le Do: Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Elevate Pickleball Academy
  • Trish Jennings: Co-Owner of Camp Pickleball
  • Ruth Martin: pickleball player
  • Louis Martin: pickleball player

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Chloe is a producer for The Wheelhouse and Where We Live at Connecticut Public. She's also the host and a producer of the narrative podcast 'Generation Gilmore Girls.' Before that, she produced and reported for VPM and Story Mechanics on the investigative podcast 'Admissible: Shreds of Evidence.' She earned her master's degree from Columbia Journalism School in 2021. Reach her at cwynne@ctpublic.org.
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