A year ago, I wanted to become a pickleball coach—but I had no major playing accolades and hardly anyone in the sport knew who I was. So I started Pickleball Legends. I didn’t expect where it would take me. In this anniversary episode, it’s just me and the camera, looking back at travelling across Europe, meeting brilliant guests, becoming a Level 2 coach, coaching on PSO holidays in Turkey, competing at 4.5, and building PicklePals. I also talk about moving out, having my own recording studio, the growth of UK pickleball—and why one short conversation with a viewer at a competition meant so much. Thank you to everyone who’s watched, listened, been a guest or supported the podcast during its first year. What’s changed in your pickleball life this year? And who would you like to see on the podcast next? Let me know in the comments. Find out more about PicklePals: picklepalsapp.com Subscribe for more conversations with the people behind pickleball. #Pickleball #PickleballLegends #PickleballUK

Join us for a special episode of Pickleball Legends as we officially announce our christmas event - SPORTiVAL and reveal the newest features coming to PicklePals. I’m joined by my dad and PicklePals co-founder, Jonathan Small—making this his third appearance on the podcast—for a conversation about the future of pickleball, our growing community, and what’s next for PicklePals.

From discovering pickleball on holiday in Florida to running a thriving club in Surrey! In this episode of Pickleball Legends, we chat with Janice Herrington, founder of Daytime Dinkers Pickleball Club. After taking early retirement from a successful career in advertising, Janice discovered pickleball during a trip to Key West in 2024. Frustrated by the lack of opportunities to play back home, she decided to do something about it! What started as one weekly session has grown into a fantastic community of over 50 players, with regular games, tournaments, social events and even overseas pickleball holidays. We explore Janice's journey, the challenges of starting a club from scratch, and the incredible sense of community that makes pickleball so special. Find out more: Daytime Dinkers: https://daytimedinkerspickleballclub.co.uk/ If you enjoy hearing the stories behind the people growing pickleball, please like, subscribe and share! #PickleballLegends #Pickleball #DaytimeDinkers #PicklePals #PickleballUK #PickleballCommunity

In this episode of the Pickleball Legends Podcast, we’re joined by Harry Hargreaves — a competitive 4.5-level pickleball player and Level 2 coach with a strong tennis background. Harry talks about his journey into pickleball, the transition from tennis, coaching players of different abilities, competing on the UK pickleball scene and his thoughts on how the sport is developing. And, as always, we finish with the PicklePals Quickfire Questions. Download the PicklePals app to find players, games, clubs, events and tournaments near you. #PicklePals #PicklePalsApp #Pickleball #PickleballUK #PickleballPodcast

This week on the Pickleball Legends Podcast, we’re joined by pickleball broadcaster and commentator Nick Hobbis for a conversation about the game from behind the microphone. We explore Nick’s journey into broadcasting, what goes into calling a great match, and his perspective on the growing pickleball scene in the UK and Europe. From the action on court to the personalities who bring the sport to life, get to know the voice of pickleball.

Meet Jennie Basford—a mum whose family life has been shaped by pickleball and the journeys of her four children, Sam, Jamie, Will and Lucy. In this episode, Jennie shares what it’s really like supporting ambitious children: the countless journeys, the sideline nerves, the family memories and the pride that makes it all worthwhile. We also discuss the often-unseen role mums play in their children’s success—and how Jennie has created an exciting new chapter of her own through pickleball. It’s an honest and uplifting conversation about motherhood, family, sport, community and remembering that it’s never too late to discover a new passion. If you’re a mum who spends her life cheering everyone else on, this episode is for you. Subscribe for more inspiring conversations, and let us know in the comments: what has supporting your children taught you about yourself? #Pickleball #PickleballUK #Motherhood #SportsMum #Family

This week, the tables have turned on Pickleball Legends. Usually, I’m the one asking the questions, but after recently becoming the youngest Level 2 Pickleball England coach and taking on a coaching role with PSO, my dad, Jonathan Small, decided it was finally time to put me in the guest seat. We talk about how I got into pickleball, my journey from player to coach, why I started Pickleball Legends, and give some insights into what I've learnt as a coach. Expect stories, questionable answers, and the unusual experience of being publicly interviewed by someone who already knows most of my story. For one episode only, my dad takes over the microphone—and I discover that answering the questions is much harder than asking them.

At just 13 years old, James Devlin is already making a name for himself in UK pickleball. With 17 medals to his name and a passion for competing, improving and inspiring other young players, he's part of the next generation helping to grow the sport. In this episode of Pickleball Legends, James talks about how he got started, balancing school with tournaments, what it's like competing against adults, his goals for the future, and why more young people should give pickleball a try. Whether you're a seasoned player, new to the game, or wondering what the future of pickleball looks like in the UK, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Subscribe for more conversations with the people growing pickleball across the world.