Fashion Faux Pas, Friendship, and the Pickleball Phenomenon with Larysa Santiago

01/03/24 • 71 min

Ever shown up to a party wearing the same outfit as someone else? That's exactly what happened to Larysa Santiago and her pickleball partner; it's all about sport, style, and solidarity. This week, we're joined by Larysa, a charter member and "Erne Coordinator" of the Southlake Paddle Club, who brings to the table not just her tales of sartorial synergy but also her transformative journey with pickleball during a tumultuous period. We unwrap the layers of team spirit and the profound personal impacts that pickleball has on players, all while reveling in the delightful mishaps and coincidences that make the sport so endearing.
What's the secret ingredient to a thriving sports partnership? If you ask us after this week's chat with Larysa, it's a combination of matching outfits, shared goals, and a dash of serendipity. We reflect on the lighter side of competition, including a "blind date" with a new partner that led to unexpected success. Our conversation spins from personal victories on the court to the psychological battles players face, and we marvel at how pickleball creates a vibrant community of friends, families, and (in this case) former rugby players turned pickleball enthusiasts.
Strap in for a volley of laughter, strategy, and heart as we share stories from our growing pickleball community. This episode serves up memorable wins, the thrills of nail-biting defense and offense plays, and the sheer joy that echoes beyond the bounds of the court. Whether you're swinging a paddle for the first time or you're the king or queen of your local pickleball court, Larysa's infectious passion for the game is a reminder of the beauty and camaraderie found in this rapidly expanding sport. Join us for an episode that's as much about friendship and finding joy in life as it is about the game of pickleball itself.
Larysa Santiago is a local (Southlake, TX) pickleball influencer, #BlazingPaddles founding member, Southlake Paddle Club Charter Member, Erne Coordinator, former gymnast and rugby player. Larysa is one of many who can honestly say “Pickleball saved my life.” Saddle up and have a listen, you’ll be glad you did!

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Blazing Paddles - A Pickleball Podcast - Fashion Faux Pas, Friendship, and the Pickleball Phenomenon with Larysa Santiago

Transcript

Speaker 100:00:00.080

She said I'm wearing a maroon skirt and I said , okay , fine , so I had this like it's actually mulberry , is what I would call it Mulberry skirt , with , like a white top . And then I show up to the course . She is literally wearing the exact same outfit . It was the most bizarre .

Speaker 100:00:14.220

The Lord works in mysterious ways . That's all I'm