Paddle Up Picks

06/18/2026

Curious about pickleball? Join us for one of our beginner clinics. Only $50 for 4 weeks of classes. You'll have a lot of fun and learn a few things along the way. Let's do this.

06/17/2026

Come join us for our San Marcos Ladies Ladder League. Sign up now before spaces fill up. League is generally 3.0-3.5 level play

06/17/2026

Oops, forgot to post the standings from last week. Congrats to Dena for taking the lead. More Fun play tonight. Let's do this!

06/16/2026

Hey Paddle Up Picks Crew!

Week 2 is officially in the books, and the competition is starting to heat up! 🔥

We've seen some fantastic rallies, incredible gets, plenty of laughter, and maybe even a few "How did they get that back?!" moments. The leaderboard is beginning to take shape, but with plenty of pickleball still to be played, nobody can afford to get too comfortable. 👀

🏆 Current Top 3 Standings

🥇 Kristin – 69.23% Winning Percentage | +56 Point Differential
Kristin continues to set the pace and has built a healthy lead with consistent play and a huge point differential!

🥈 Karen – 61.54% Winning Percentage | +21 Point Differential
Karen is keeping the pressure on and remains within striking distance of the top spot.

🥉 Diane T – 58.33% Winning Percentage | +9 Point Differential
Diane rounds out the podium and continues to battle her way up the standings.

The best part? We're only halfway through! Every game, every point, and every rally matters from here on out. One hot week can completely change the leaderboard, so bring your energy, bring your smiles, and bring your best pickleball!

See you on the courts for Week 3!

Remember to let me know if you won't be there or if you will be late.

🏓 Keep having fun.
🏓 Keep competing.
🏓 Keep being awesome humans.

06/04/2026

I'm excited to share that my book is finally available on Amazon! (And for now, the digital version is only 99 cents.)

It's a quick, easy read where I share my top 10 pickleball tips in a fun, practical, and occasionally sarcastic way—basically the same stuff many of you have heard me say on the courts, just with some fun pictures added. 😄

Let's be honest... we've all convinced ourselves at some point that the next paddle is going to magically help us win every game. Unfortunately, pickleball doesn't work that way.

In this book, I talk about the things that actually make a difference: smarter decisions, better court positioning, avoiding common mistakes, and keeping the game simple.

No complicated theories. No 47-step improvement system. Just 10 straightforward concepts that can help you play a little smarter, move a little better, and maybe stop yelling at your paddle when things go sideways.

Along the way, we'll bust a few pickleball myths, share a few laughs, and possibly save you from buying paddle number seven.

Whether you're brand new to pickleball or you've been playing for years, my hope is that you'll pick up a few ideas that make the game more enjoyable—and maybe help you win a few extra points along the way.

And if nothing else, it's only 99 cents... which is probably less than the overgrip you were about to buy. 😉

Here is the link:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX33NG68

06/03/2026

Another great wrap-up to a phenomenal league. Congrats to everyone, especially our medal winners. Thanks again for a great time, and let's run it back!

05/30/2026

Want to up your game? Learn some new shots? Join us for our instructional clinics.

05/30/2026

Join now before they fill up!

05/30/2026

Let's go. An hour and a half of fun. What are you waiting on?

05/30/2026