by Sfapickleball | Jun 28, 2023 | break, downtime, Dylan Frazier, Featured Player, Gabe Tardio, Jorja Johnson, Just for Fun, pickleball, PPA, ppa tour, pro, Ryan Sherry, Sports, Tour, vacation
The PPA Tour is off until mid-July, so we checked in with a few players to see what they were doing with their “downtime.” Here’s what they had to say, and check back next week for some more answers. DYLAN FRAZIER I just got back to my apartment in Columbia, Mo., ...
by Sfapickleball | Jun 18, 2023 | chuck taylor, dad, erik lange, father, fathers day, Featured Player, Just for Fun, pickleball, PPA, pro, Sports, Steve Deakin, Stream, Tour, Tournament, Travis Rettenmaier, Tyson McGuffin
Here’s what a few of the PPA Tour dads have to say about what today means for them, what being a dad is like, and what it’s like being on tour as a father. Chuck Taylor Being a dad is like being a superstar. The kids are a built in, homegrown fan club. Although it’s a...
by Sfapickleball | Jun 17, 2023 | chickennpickle, covid, Featured Player, Food For Thought, Just for Fun, kansas city, kemp, laura, News, Oklahoma city, pickleball, positive, power, PPA, Sports, texas, Tour, Tournament, Wheelchair
There was a time not that long ago when Laura Kemp wouldn’t make it through the day without crying. Anyone who knows Laura would be surprised to hear that. Fiery, positive, and full of energy, Kemp was feeling trapped. A 7th grade science teacher who loved her...
by Sfapickleball | Jun 8, 2023 | best friends day, Callie Smith, doubles, friends, june 8, Just for Fun, Lucy Kovalova, Paddles, partners, Patrick Smith, pickleball, PPA, pro, Sports, Thomas Wilson, Tour
Callie Smith started her answer with a definitive explanation. “Let me begin by saying, ‘I love Lucy,’” Smith said of her partner Lucy Kovalova. “I look forward to getting on the court and competing with her. She makes me laugh. She’s got killer counter-attacks and...
by Sfapickleball | May 3, 2023 | Featured Player, Just for Fun, mens singles, north carolina, party, pickleball, Players, PPA, pro, professional, Ryan Sherry, Sports, Tour, Tournament, Tournaments
Ryan Sherry received medical attention leading up to the event, but will be back in North Carolina to defend his title from 2022. Ryan Sherry knows how to have fun. He also has no problem speaking his mind, either. Now, figuring out what size of shoe he wears? Well,...
by Sfapickleball | Apr 25, 2023 | All-Access, Featured Player, Just for Fun, National Pickleball Month, pickleball, PPA, pro, q and a, q&a, questions, Sports, spotlight, Stream, Tour, Tournament, Tyler Loong
Tyler Loong, 31, has been a pro since 2014 and is one of the hottest players in the sport. Known for his insane ability to Erne about any shot, Tyler is a fierce competitor on the court. However, there’s a lot more to this Utah native. As of April of 2023, Loong is...
