29/08/2025
PODCAST EPISODE 6 – PICKLEBALL FOR KIDS & TEENS IN EUROPE
From mini d***s to major dreams – the next generation is stepping onto Europe’s courts!courts!
In this sixth episode of Pickleball Passport – powered by JOOLA Europe – we hand the mic to the future of the sport: kids and teens who are already competing, traveling, and shaping the way Youth Pickleball will grow in Europe.
What’s it like to be 10, 13, or 16 years old – and already playing against adults in tournaments?
How do young players see the future of pickleball?
And what can clubs and federations do to make sure kids feel supported, included, and inspired?
In this episode, we cover:
✅The challenges of being young in an adult-dominated sport
✅What kids really want from clubs, federations & tournaments
✅Inspiring ideas for Youth Pickleball in Europe
✅And why visibility, support & community matter more than ever
Special thanks to the voices that brought this episode to life:
• Xavier David (10) from the Netherlands – &
• Piet Bemelmans (13) from Belgium – .pickleball
• Jannick Degering (15) from Germany –
• Harry (15) & Gracie (18) Hamilton from Ireland – .hamilton.pb pb
• Dani & Beni Hajnal (18) from Ireland –
• Arwid Dahlin (16) from Sweden –
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