Paddle Up Solutions

06/18/2026

Recently, I was asked a powerful question: "Lisa, how do you build Janesville?"

That question has been echoing in my mind ever since. It got me thinking about what it truly takes for us - both collectively as a business community and individually as leaders - to drive real growth and connection in our city. We all have a part to play in Forward Janesville Inc's new initiative.

My blueprint just happens to look a little different.

Curious how a paddle and a plastic ball can create a happier, healthier, and more productive workforce? Read my latest blog (link in comments) to see exactly how we are building our community... one serve, one d**k, and one opened garage door at a time.

Paddle Up Solutions

06/14/2026

🧠 The Paddle Up Playbook: Mindset Edition

Resilience is the ultimate separator on the court and in the boardroom.

This Week’s Mindset: Success is getting up one more time than you fall.

The Lesson:
You will lose points, drop matches, and face inevitable hurdles in your career. The difference between top-tier players and everyone else isn't avoiding failure; it is the absolute refusal to stay down. Every time you stumble, you are simply gathering the data needed to adjust your strategy and come back stronger.

Dust yourself off and get back to work. Have a killer week! 👊

06/12/2026

It was incredibly important to me to share exactly why I’ve dedicated the past 18 years to serving as an Ambassador for Forward Janesville Inc.

When I founded Paddle Up Solutions in October, 2025, officially investing in this community and becoming a member wasn't just a standard business step to check off the list. It was a true honor and privilege to do so as a business owner in my hometown.

Want to know the "why" behind it all? You get a two-for-one read today! Forward Janesville is sharing my latest piece right on their blog.

Grab a coffee and check them both out here: https://www.forwardjanesville.com/blog/posts/why-our-members-invest-in-forward-janesville-paddle-up-solutions

Pickling Onward,
Lisa Hurda

"What value do you get from chamber membership?"

It's a question we hear often, and one of the best answers came from one of our own members and Ambassadors.

Lisa Hurda, Founder of Paddle Up Solutions, recently shared why she chose to invest in Forward Janesville—and why that investment is about much more than networking events or business promotion.

Her story is a great reminder that strong communities are built through relationships, involvement, and a shared commitment to helping one another succeed.

Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q04l536N0 (https://hubs.ly/Q04l536N0)

06/07/2026

🛠️ The Paddle Up Playbook: Mechanics Edition

Stop doing your opponents' job for them.

This Week’s Mechanic: Let 'out' balls go out; trust your eyes.

The Strategy:
If a high, hard drive is flying at your shoulders or your face, step aside and let it fly. Hitting an out ball keeps the point alive and gives the other team a free pass on a terrible shot. Trust your spatial awareness, track the trajectory, and let those wild drives sail out of bounds.

Dodge the 'out' balls and take the free points.

See you on the courts this week! 🫶 Lisa

06/06/2026

Pickleball is Lisa Hurda's jam; so she turned her passion into Paddle Up Solutions!

​She's focused on two things:

✅ Coaching & Lessons: Helping players level up their skills on the court.

✅ Corporate Team Building: Helping companies build stronger teams and bring the joy back to workplace culture.

Why are you sitting on the sidelines?

👇 Stop scrolling, click the link in the comments, and check out the "Services" tab to find the perfect fit for your individual game or your work team.

Lisa wants you to get out there and play (or she just might come looking for you!) 💪😜

06/03/2026

If you still think pickleball is just a casual backyard game, you need to watch this CBS Sunday Morning feature on Anna Leigh Waters! 🏓🔥

She turned pro at just 12 years old, and now she is the undisputed World No. 1 with over 180 gold medals to her name.

Anna Leigh isn't just dominating the court; she is completely changing the pace, power, and popularity of the fastest-growing sport in the world. Oh, and she’s also the first pickleball athlete ever signed by Nike! 👟

Check out the clip to see how she and her mom/coach, Leigh Waters, are taking the pickleball world by storm.

🔗 https://youtu.be/v2Lu2FQCQNY?si=Novc5aPNeyH7uQOj

Professional pickleball is America's fastest-growing sport, and its biggest star is Anna Leigh Waters. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with the 19-yea...

06/01/2026

🧠 The Paddle Up Playbook: Mindset Edition

When a match gets tight, the team that panics first loses.

This Week’s Mindset: Embrace the pressure; it's a privilege.

The Lesson:
Feeling those pre-game butterflies or a spike in adrenaline during a big rally isn't a sign that you are failing; it means you are in the game. Pressure means the moment matters, and you’ve earned the right to be there.

Instead of trying to fight the nerves, lean into them. Take a deep breath, trust your training, and let that extra energy sharpen your focus. True growth happens when you get comfortable being uncomfortable.

Step up to the challenge this week. Have a killer week! 👊

05/30/2026

The #1 reason people tell us they love pickleball? It makes adults feel like kids again! 🤩

Living your best life and having a blast on the court...what’s not to love?

Does pickleball bring out your inner kid? Tell us why you love the game in the comments! 👇

05/29/2026

Still smiling from our Women’s Mixer last night! 🤩🏓

I just have to give a huge shout-out to all the amazing ladies who came out to join Paddle Up Solutions to play pickleball. The energy on the courts was absolutely incredible. It wasn't just about the killer serves or those intense rallies at the kitchen line (though you all brought the heat)! 🔥

What really made my heart full was seeing the genuine connections happening. From high-fives between total strangers to the endless encouragement and cheering for amazing shots (and the laughs when things didn't go quite as planned 😅), this is exactly what our community is all about. You ladies created such a supportive, uplifting environment, and it was an absolute joy to watch you build each other up.

To everyone who swapped numbers, learned a new tip, or just came to sweat, decompress, and play some pickleball together; thank you for making last night so special.

Were you there?Tag your court besties below or share what made last night so special in the comments!

Missed out? You can sign up for our next Women's Pickleball Mixer on June 25th on our Events page now! 😉

See you on the courts!
— Lisa 💖

05/28/2026

Ever heard the term "split step" on the courts but aren't exactly sure what it looks like in practice?

Watch this incredible slo-mo video of two of the very best in the game - Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns. Notice how they both establish a wide, perfectly balanced base just before their opponent makes contact with the ball. That split-second pause is the secret to explosive lateral movement, better court coverage, and staying out of the "dead zone."

We know firsthand how transformative mastering this single fundamental can be. We’ve coached players specifically on the mechanics of the split step, and understanding the timing behind it is consistently one of the fastest ways to accelerate your game to the next level. It’s the difference between lunging for a shot and being perfectly positioned for it.

Want to stop reaching and start reacting? We can help you build this habit into your muscle memory.

👇 Click the link in the comments to learn more about our coaching sessions (which can be customized on court positioning and the split stepping). Let's elevate your game together!

High-speed footage reveals details about Ben Johns and Anna Leigh W...