Saturday, July 22nd, 2023
Special Edition: America’s Fastest-Growing Sport (Pickleball!)
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We’re talking about the fastest-growing sport in America: pickleball! I’m chatting with someone who has a lot of influence on the game’s future – Tom Webb, who is the chief marketing officer for the Association of Pickleball Players. Then, pickleball physical therapist Dr. Sarah Leong-Lopes joins me to talk about the uptick in injuries as the sport gets more popular, and how to avoid getting hurt.
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Guest: Tom Webb
Tom Webb is the Chief Marketing Officer of the Association of Pickleball Players (APP), the nation's preeminent pickleball organization, representing elite professionals, senior pros, amateurs and recreational pickleball players.
A seasoned veteran in the world of sports marketing, Webb has worked with some of the biggest brands in global sports, including Formula One, Red Bull, The Olympic Games, The America's Cup, and Major League Soccer.
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Guest: Sarah Leong-Lopes, PT, DPT
Dr. Sarah Leong-Lopes is a performance physical therapist, wellness consultant, host of Pickleball Physio podcast, and owner of PHASE Physical Therapy and Wellness, PC. Sarah teaches pickleball athletes how to elevate their performance and fully recover from injuries.
Through the PHASE Method "Pickleball Strong", athletes are empowered through simple steps to tune in to their bodies, utilize their resources, and draw from their communities to play confidently.
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