Hey friends! Welcome to my very first newsletter. I’m pumped to finally have a space to share the fun, chaos, and behind-the-scenes moments from both on and off the pickleball court.
🙌1. On the Court
I haven’t been playing much, but had some good games recently here in Seattle. Back in California I was playing at a pretty high level and playing alot, but I definitely need to play more since I’m here til the end of October.
The Seattle pickleball scene is… interesting. Wait times at the big public courts were brutal. I only played 4 games in 3 hours. Not sure I can do that again 😅.
On a fun note, I got asked to play in a 4.5+ moneyball with my buddy Peter. Should be a fun time!
Biggest takeaway lately: consistent play + drills = staying sharp. Skip too many sessions, and your game drops quick.
🌍 2. Off the Court
I’m helping build and promote a new indoor pickleball facility in Bellevue, WA that has 13 courts total! I came out here to promote, but somehow ended up grinding concrete, running machines, and doing construction I’m definitely not certified for 😅. Hilarious and enjoying it
It’s been constant 12–16 hour days, but seeing the behind the scenes of opening a club has been eye-opening. Shoutout to Susan and Kevin for trusting me with this adventure and having me out here!
I’ve been on my West Coast tour since August, and honestly, I sorta miss home like my family, friends, routine, and reliable runs. Also… I’ve gained a few pounds and am a fat @ss at 215lbs. Still, I’m grateful I even get to do this as “work.”
😂 3. This Week’s Laugh
There’s a 14-year-old follower in Seattle who messaged me and has been asking me to play. He even offered to have his parents pick me up (sweet, but I declined). Later, my friend Shawn gave me a ride to a pickleball facility… and I ended up meeting the kid’s mom before I met him. When I sent him a picture, he couldn’t believe I’d met his mom first. Small, funny world.
💡 4. Vinny’s Pick
Udrippin grips, I packed 20 of their grips for my trip and I’m on my last 4 😬
🚀 5. What’s Next
I’ll be releasing an updated flier for the Guinness World Record 40 hour Pickleball attempt I’ll be doing soon. Excited to have y’all see who is sponsoring us!
That’s it for this week! Thank you for reading, supporting, and being part of this journey. If you’ve got feedback or ideas to make this newsletter better, hit reply. I’d love to hear from you.
Best,
Vinny