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.

Welcome to Episode 66 of the Future of Pickleball Show! In this episode, Paul Olson welcomes Selkirk co-owner and director of research & development (R&D) Tom Barnes about the company's advancements in pickleball technology and product development. Tom discusses traditional testing methods and how the standard has changed to a more quantitative approach. Plus, the importance of balancing performance with accessibility in equipment design and the need for standards and governance in the industry. They also discuss the formation of the Pickleball Equipment Manufacturers Association — emphasizing the importance of dynamic testing and the need for manufacturers to have a united voice in the pickleball industry. Selkirk is pursuing the idea of "responsible growth" in pickleball to enhance community engagement and player experience.

Welcome to Episode 65 of The Future of Pickleball Show. In this episode, Paul Olson welcomes Frank Arico, co-founder of Pickleball England and one of the key figures developing pickleball across Europe. Frank made the transition from table tennis to pickleball before establishing Pickleball England, and he shares his journey and challenges in creating a unified European federation. Paul and Frank also discuss the importance of governance, funding, and the role of grassroots play in pickleball's growth. Plus, learn more about the upcoming European Team Championships and what it means for the sport across the continent.