Episode 18: The Power of Pickleball with Masters Champion Dick Johnson

Pickleball may have a silly sounding name, but it’s one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. There are more than 4.8 million players in the U.S., almost double the number from just five years ago, and more than 70 countries around the world playing pickleball.

81-year-old Dick Johnson won gold medals in mixed doubles at both the 2022 US Nationals and National Senior Games. In this episode of FOY, the former tennis player tells Marc how Pickleball saved his health by helping him get off diabetes meds and back in shape, and what he enjoys about being part of Pickleball Nation.

Plus, USA Pickleball Director of Media Relations Laura Vossberg Gainor joins the pod to explain how and where you can learn more about the game.

To learn more about pickleball, visit usapickleball.org/

To find a court near you, go to places2play.org/

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