PCI and MUSC launch coaching course to certify pickleball instructors in Parkinson's-specific clinics
For many, pickleball has become a vital tool for health and longevity, offering more than just physical activity. For those living with Parkinson’s disease, the court serves as a space to sharpen reaction times, improve balance, and reclaim mobility. To support this community effectively, coaching must move beyond basic instruction and into evidence-informed care. Pickleball Coaching International has partnered with the Medical University of...
Sparta pro Cade Edwards reflects on Combine, training in Austin
Known for his lightning-fast hands and unflagging energy, Sparta Pro Cade Edwards has intensified his pro training since earning a Selkirk contract following the first pickleball combine in fall 2025. Originally from Richland, Washington, Edwards relocated to Austin, Texas, to be closer to the pro training scene. Ahead of the 2026 Spring Combine, Edwards shared his tips for success. The Combine Experience Looking back at...
Sparta Pro Anouar Braham shares experiences from pickleball Combine and tips for going pro
Hailing from Tunisia, Selkirk Sparta Pro Anouar Braham moved to the U.S. in 2019 and played tennis for Montreat College. Soon after, he discovered pickleball and decided to go pro in 2025. Since he earned a contract at the first pickleball combine in fall 2025, Braham has seen great success on the PPA Challenger circuit, even earning a PPA Tour contract. The Combine experience...
