Pickleball is a fast-growing sport that is taking the nation by storm. People of all ages and backgrounds are enjoying a fun and competitive game that is easy to learn and play. Here we’ll discuss:
- What the PPA is?
- The professional pickleball leagues.
- Pickleball Hall of Fame.
- The benefits of becoming a professional player.
And much more!
So, what is PPA?
Professional Pickleball Association:
- Is an organization that is helping pickleball players reach the peak of the sport in the United States.
- Was founded in 2015 by Mark Friedenberg.
- Current President, and CEO of the organization.
- Dedicated to promoting and developing professional pickleball in the US and around the world!
- The mission of the PPA is to create a safe, competitive, and entertaining professional pickleball experience for players and fans.
The PPA runs the Professional Pickleball Tour (Pro Tour) and the Major League Pickleball (MLP).
- The Pro Tour is the premier professional pickleball tour in the world
- Players from all over the world compete in tournaments.
- The MLP is the first professional pickleball league in the US
- Teams from all over the country compete for a championship.
The PPA also runs the Advanced Pickleball League (ALP), which is an amateur league for those who are looking to take their pickleball game to the next level.
Wait, more of MLP
The MLP is the professional pickleball league in the US, and it is made up of teams from all over the country. The teams compete in a regular season that culminates in the playoffs. And the championship match! The top players in the league are also eligible to compete in the Pro Tour.
The matches are streamed live on the PPA website and can be watched on the PPA app. Some MLP teams are:
- ATX Pickleballers
- California BLQK Bears
- Florida Smash
- Frisco Clean Cause
- Las Vegas Night Owls
- Los Angeles Mad Drops
- Milwaukee Mashers
The ALP is also run by the PPA and the matches are streamed live on the PPA website and can be watched on the PPA app.
Meet the Pickleball Hall of Fame
Pickleball has players from all over the world competing in tournaments and leagues. Some of the most popular professional pickleball players include:
Yvonne Hackenberg, Gigi LeMaster, Steve Wong, Keith Bisel, Bill Bell, Jim Hackenberg, Alex Hamner, Hilary Marold.
Find the full Hall of Fame list here.
Benefits of Becoming a Professional Player
Becoming a professional pickleball player has many benefits. The most obvious benefit is the potential to make a living playing a sport you love. Professional pickleball players can make a good living from tournament winnings and sponsorships. There is also the potential to make a name for yourself in the pickleball world and become a household name.
While traveling and competing in different tournaments and leagues around the world! Professional players experience different cultures and gain different perspectives on the sport.
Finally, becoming a professional pickleball player can be a great way to stay in shape and have fun. Professional pickleball players have the opportunity to compete in some of the most prestigious tournaments in the world. And meet some of the best players in the sport.
What do you think? Are you going Pro?
Becoming a professional pickleball player has many benefits. The potential to make a living playing a sport. To travel and compete in different tournaments and leagues around the world.
The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) is a great place to start. With the help of the PPA, you can take your pickleball game to the next level and become a professional player. So, what are you waiting for? How to jump into Pro Pickleball? Stay on top of the Professional Pickleball ranking and stats with the Chefs!
