Improve Your Mental Game on the Pickleball Court

Empowering Through Pickleball: Acacia Ambassador Shares Unexpected Journey

May 30, 2024

Pickleball with a Purpose:

Al Rodriquez is more than just a volunteer pickleball coach – he's an Acacia Ambassador making a difference. In this issue, Al shares his inspiring story of coaching pickleball to prison inmates. Discover how this unique experience challenged his perspective on incarceration and the impact of pickleball on both the inmates and himself.

Master Your Mental Game:

We all know the importance of physical training in pickleball, but what about mental toughness? Learn valuable tips to help you hone your mental game and become a stronger competitor on the court.

How to Improve Your Mental Game on the Pickleball Court

How to Improve Your Mental Game on the Pickleball Court

You spend hours working on the physical aspect of your pickleball game. How much time do you spend honing your mental game? If you’re looking for ways to improve your mental toughness on the pickleball court, you’ll love these tips.  Read More

8 Of the Funniest Ways We’ve Heard Players Describe Pickleball

8 Of the Funniest Ways We’ve Heard Players Describe Pickleball

Ever tried explaining pickleball to someone clueless? We feel you! Here's the struggle: is it tennis-lite, a retiree's game, or a secret athletic weapon? Forget those tired descriptions! Buckle up for eight of the most creative ways pickleballers describe their beloved sport. Read More

Bringing Prisoners Together through Pickleball 

Bringing Prisoners Together through Pickleball 

Volunteer pickleball coach and Acacia Ambassador, Al Rodriquez shares his experience coaching pickleball to prison inmates and how it challenged his perspective on incarceration in our in-depth interview. Read More

Picks of the week

Diadora Trofeo 2 Women's Pickleball Shoes - Wh/Ocean $105.00

A Suprelltech and Air Mesh upper keep the shoe plenty breathable while also providing plenty of stability. EVA foam in the midsole combined with Double Action technology provides optimal mid-foot cushioning and flexibility allowing you to stay light on your feet during those quick exchanges.

Crush RQT Extended Pickleball Paddle $199.95

The CRUSH RQT Extended pickleball paddle delivers an effective level of performance and features some traits that make it unique. One aspect that stands out is its 17-inch length, which is the maximum allowed by the USAPA, and affords a noticeable increase in reach, plus leverage, which is a great source of power.

HEAD Radical Nite Pickleball Paddle $219.95

Never being satisfied with what is expected, Head's group of paddle engineers take paddle quality and performance to an elite level with the release of the Head Radical Nite! To keep opponents in the dark, the Radical Nite uses already proven aspects of the Radical Raw and Radical Grit paddles, like the Handle Stabilizer Technology (HST) within Head's Comfort Grip System (CGS), plus additional performance-driven traits.