Lee Whitwell on who pickleball’s future is really for

Lee Whitwell joins the World Pickleball Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond results.

The reigning senior pro star and Game ChangeHER co-founder breaks down the US Open, the growth of the English Open, and why pickleball still struggles as a spectator sport. More importantly, she explains why the future of the game will not be decided by the pro tour, but by the millions of players who show up to courts every week.

We also get into paddle sponsorships, grassroots coaching, the psychology of competition, and how pickleball creates something most sports don’t — a genuine sense of belonging.

If you care about where the sport is heading, this is one to listen to.