Another SMASHing Week in Pickleball

Happy International Women's Day to all of the powerhouse women out there that are continuing to lead the way and inspire other women worldwide. Continue to celebrate your achievements today and every day.

In the spirit of empowerment and collaboration, I want to say it was an honor once again to join the talented Proof Media Mix team for a Smirnoff SMASH Pickleball Experience activation and this time at the Desert Smash in Palm Springs, California benefiting the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project .

For their 20th annual event, this year they hosted the first-ever Celebrity Pickleball Challenge at the La Quinta Resort & Club that featured celebrities like Redfoo of LMFAO, James Valentine of Maroon 5, pro tennis player J.J. Wolf, Jason Collins, Colton Underwood, and more. In addition, professional pickleball athletes Roscoe Bellamy, Jill Braverman, Wes Burrows and Sam Querrey added their skills to the custom Smirnoff pickleball court.

Fans got the opportunity to watch the celebrity event, participate in open play on the Smirnoff court and taste the first-ever ready-to-drink vodka soda from the brand that comes in four unexpected combinations - watermelon lime, pineapple orange, strawberry dragonfruit and raspberry peach.

Check out some photos below and visit PickleballintheSun's Instagram channel for more video highlights.

Meet me at SXSW with the Smirnoff SMASH Pickleball Experience

Billboard and Smirnoff are bringing the bold flavors of NEW Smirnoff SMASH Vodka Soda to SXSW with a custom SMASH Pickleball court, where attendees (21+) can play a round or two before tasting the first-ever ready-to-drink vodka soda from the brand!

I am looking forward to being at SXSW once again with the Proof Media Mix team. So if you're a SXSW ticket holder, please come join us at the court on Friday, March 15th from 2-6pm.

Visit SXSW's website for more details...

JSE, Gainor Sports and Pickleball in the Sun Host the Inaugural JAX Sports Night with The Link

JAX Sports Night, presented by the Jacksonville Sports & Entertainment Network and The Link, brought together sports industry specialists for an insightful and engaging evening at The Link in Ponte Vedra, Florida on March 6th. Attendees had the unique opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals and establish valuable connections within the sports industry.

The event featured two panel discussions: "The Power of JAX Sports" with industry experts Katie Cox , Vincent S. Pierson , and Matthew Dunn, STS , and it was an honor to moderate the "Women in Sports" panel with Kara Terwilliger , Asia Gholston , and Juliet Kesilyas, MBA, MSBM . Additionally, a Fireside Chat between sports anchor Alessandra Pontbriand and Bob Ohrablo , President of Jacksonville Icemen and Zawyer Sports & Entertainment, provided further insights into the dynamic world of sports.

Brian Gainor and I were honored to host this event and look forward to continuing to bring together events like these to help contribute to the growth and collaboration within the Jacksonville sports community.

To be a part of the Jacksonville Sports & Entertainment Network, click here.

For more highlights, follow PickleballintheSun on Instagram.

Pro Pickleball Merger is Next Step in Sport's Growth in Texas

Visit DallasNews.com to read the full story by Irving Mejia-Hilario

Why you Should Join me at RacquetX in Miami

I am looking forward to traveling to Miami with Brian Gainor for the RacquetX Conference, March 24th - 26th for some Pickleball in the Sun!

Hosted at the Miami Beach Convention Center , I will be a part of a couple of panel discussions and my client, Centerline Athletics , will be launching their premium performance pickleball apparel line with a booth at the event.

Plus, pro player Thomas Wilson will be there to play with you on the demo court and sign autographs.

For more details and to purchase your tickets, visit pickleballinthesun.com. Send me a note if you're going to be there! [email protected]

The PPA Tour's Broadcast Schedule for the 2024 Pickleball Central Indoor USA Championships

The PPA Tour is in Minnesota this weekend! Follow them on Instagram for highlights from the weekend.

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If you're in Ponte Vedra Beach, join us TONIGHT for the Pickleball in the Sun Social at the Brown Family YMCA's Maguire Family Pickleball Center.