June 2014 – The first time I met Mike Bellis was a few years ago at a pb tournament at Pearkes Rec Centre in Victoria. He is a tall and strong looking fellow. Mike has a presence. With his physique and short hair he reminded me of the actor Steven Seagal…but with a nice attitude. Mike Bellis was someone you noticed. I talked with him before he was due to go on the court. Mike was with a group of players … Continue reading
Here is a pb trivia question for today….What Do Alex Hamner, Carley Rozpedski, Susan Moore, Jodi Elliott, Jennifer Dawson, Julie Welter Scott, and Dina Weinbach have in common? I’m sure most of you pickleballers recognize at least some of those names. Especially if you watch videos or go to major pb tournaments…You guessed it, they are all accomplished pickleball players. These ladies also have another similarity that is appropriate to talk about today….Right again…they are all moms, but there’s one … Continue reading
Rocky Mountain High….I recently called Scott Moore at his home in Colorado Springs. He had just returned from a trip to Naples, Florida. Scott enjoys travelling, especially when he gets to have fun with his pickleball friends. A lot of Scott Moore’s pals were congregating in the Sunshine State in late April for the Biggest Pickleball Show on Earth – The US Open. Some of the players were native Floridians, including the talented competitor and commentator Brian Staub. In one … Continue reading
