Fit Pickleballer

Three reasons I went home smiling after Friday open play...

1️⃣ Someone who was nervous to come... left with new friends from her hometown.
2️⃣ Someone who wasn’t sure she was “good enough”... showed up anyway and realized she belonged.
3️⃣ Someone crawled behind the trampoline to rescue a lost pickleball... and came back with two. 😂🏓

This community makes me smile every single week.

People think they’re signing up to learn pickleball. But they often leave with something even better...

✨ Confidence.
✨ Friendship.
✨ Belonging.

That’s my favorite part. ❤️

Three new groups. Three new journeys. ❤️

This week we kicked off our newest Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3+ six-week programs, and I couldn’t be more excited to welcome everyone to the court.

Every group begins a little differently.

Some players are picking up a paddle for the very first time.
Some are returning because they know growth doesn’t stop after one session.
Some are chasing a new skill.
Some are simply looking for a place to connect.

No matter what brought you here, I’m so glad you’re part of this community.

Over the next six weeks, we’ll celebrate progress, encourage one another, laugh a lot, and keep building something that’s about so much more than pickleball.

Welcome to our newest groups...you belong here. ❤️

👇 If you’re in one of these groups, tell us what you’re most excited about over the next six weeks!

Every once in a while, someone puts into words exactly what you’ve been hoping people experience all along.

Then you realize...
Maybe we’re building something even bigger than we imagined. ❤️

When I started Fit Pickleballer, my goal wasn’t just to teach serves, d***s, and strategy.
It was to create a place where people felt welcomed instead of intimidated.
Where strangers became friends.
Where confidence grew both on and off the court.

Where everyone felt like they belonged.

, thank you for putting into words what this community means to you. Your review touched my heart.

If you’ve been thinking about trying pickleball but have been nervous to start, I hope this encourages you.

You don’t have to know anyone.
You don’t have to be athletic.
You just have to show up.

❤️ You belong here.

What Almost Kept Me From Starting Fit Pickleballer…

Fear.

Not fear of pickleball.

Fear of putting myself out there.

I remember wondering:

👉 What if nobody signs up?
👉 What if I’m not good enough?
👉 What if this doesn’t work?

When I started Fit Pickleballer, I wasn’t dreaming about a book, a retreat, or hundreds of people coming through my programs.

I was simply hoping a few people would show up.

The funny thing is, most of the things that have changed my life started with a scary yes.

Not because I felt ready.
Not because I had everything figured out.
But because I took the next step anyway.

Looking back, I’m so grateful I did.

Because what has come from that one decision has been so much bigger than pickleball.

I’ve watched friendships form.
I’ve watched confidence grow.
I’ve watched people walk into class knowing no one and leave with a community.

And somewhere along the way, my own life changed too.

It’s a good reminder that sometimes the things we’re most nervous about are the very things that end up changing our lives.

What’s something you almost didn’t do that ended up being one of the best decisions you’ve ever made? 👇

Community over competition. ❤️🏓
One of the best things about pickleball isn’t the game—it’s the people.

Today’s free social play is all about connection, laughter, meeting new friends, and spending a couple of hours with an amazing community.

🕒 3–5 PM
Free Social Play

New to pickleball? Come anyway.
Coming alone? Perfect.
Already part of the community? We’d love to see you.

There’s a place for you here. ❤️

Event link in comments/stories!

One of the things I love most about coaching isn’t watching someone master a new shot.

It’s watching people believe in themselves again.

Many adults hesitate to try something new—or return to something they love after an injury—because they’re afraid they’ll hold others back, get hurt again, or simply aren’t “good enough.”

Creating a welcoming, supportive environment has always been just as important to me as teaching the game itself.

Helping someone build confidence, feel safe on the court, and discover what they’re capable of is why I do what I do.

Thank you, Clarissa, for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. ❤️

Reviews like this remind me that sometimes the biggest win isn’t improving your serve—it’s having the confidence to step back onto the court and try again.

I did it. I booked it. 😂🏓

A pickleball retreat has been on my heart and I finally stopped dreaming and started doing.

Gulf Shores. Fall 2026. A small group of women who come for the game — and stay for the people.

Because that’s what pickleball does, right? It brings us together in ways we never expected. And this retreat is designed to go even deeper than the court.

Pickleball. Connection. Community. A bonfire. The Gulf Coast. And a weekend you will not forget.

Only 8 spots. Details dropping soon.

Drop a 🏓 in the comments if this is calling your name — I want to know who’s feeling it!