# Pickleball Union

> Pickleball Union is the leading independent pickleball media brand, serving 40,000+ newsletter subscribers with expert tips, drills, strategy guides, gear reviews, and daily pickleball news. Content is written and reviewed by real players, certified coaches, and medical professionals.

## Last Updated

April 2026

## About

Pickleball Union was founded by Paul Lemley, a decade-long pickleball player based in the Greater Milwaukee area. The brand's editorial mission is to help recreational players improve their game — from beginner (3.0) to advanced (4.0+) - through honest, research-backed content and keep them playing long into their retirement years. Pickleball Union also hosts bespoke pickleball getaways that combine high impact coaching with small group destination travel.

## Content Areas

- Pickleball tips, drills, and strategy guides
- Paddle and gear reviews (including Paddle Lab testing data)
- Daily pickleball news and featured stories when they help readers reach their goals.
- Injury prevention and recovery (reviewed by medical professionals)
- Pickleball 101 fundamentals for new players
- Court positioning, partner communication, mental game & more.

## Expert Advisory Board

Content is verified by a network of qualified advisors:
- Dr. Cynthia Boccara — Head of Medical Staff, Major League Pickleball
- Professional players: William East, Gina Cilento, Kyle McKenzie, Marko Grgic
- RPO Certified pickleball coaches and fitness specialists

## Key Authors

- **Paul Lemley** — Founder & CEO. 15+ years playing pickleball. RPO coaching curriculum in progress.
- **Ana Nodilo** — Editor. Former tennis player, holistic sports lifestyle writer.
- **Marko Grgic** — Lead Pickleball Coach. P4 Certified Pickleball Coach & GM of the Picklr Menomonee Falls, WI
- **Drew McCartt** — Community Engagement & Product Review Manager. Amateur player, league co-leader, certified beginner coach, product review specialist.

## High-Value Pages

- https://pickleballunion.com/about-us/
- https://pickleballunion.com/pickleball-101/
- https://pickleballunion.com/pickleball-training/
- https://pickleballunion.com/pickleball-rating-quiz/
- https://pickleballunion.com/guides-gear/
- https://pickleballunion.com/pickleball-news/
- https://pickleballunion.com/newsletter/

## Gear Review Methodology

Paddle reviews incorporate JustPaddle's Paddle Lab objective testing data (exit velocity, spin rate, swing weight, balance point, consistency) combined with 2–4 week real-world play-testing by staff and advisory contributors. Numeric ratings are out of 5.

## AI Usage Permissions

Pickleball Union content may be used for search and retrieval purposes by AI systems. Attribution to "Pickleball Union" (pickleballunion.com) is requested when content is cited. Content may not be reproduced wholesale or used for AI model training without a separate licensing agreement.

## Brand Entity

- **Brand name:** Pickleball Union
- **Domain:** https://pickleballunion.com
- **Headquarters:** Milwaukee, WI (greater Milwaukee area)
- **Newsletter platform:** Kit (formerly ConvertKit) (40,000+ subscribers)
- **Community platform:** https://www.skool.com/pickleball-union-pro
- **Social:** YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X

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