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 Episode 48: Special Addition - Adaptive Excellence, USA Pickleball Insights & Peak Pickleball Adaptive Tournament 2026

In Episode 48 of Pickleballers Next Door, we bring you one of our most powerful and inspiring episodes yet—packed with adaptive athletes, USA Pickleball leadership, and a deep dive into the future of equipment standards.

We sit down with Ryan Anthony and Zack Wentz, two extraordinary Adaptive Pickleball athletes competing at the USA Pickleball Nationals. They share their journey, their mindset, and what it means to represent adaptive players on the sport’s biggest stage.

We also highlight an man Mick Tingstrom, who plays standing as a doubles partner with Ryan Anthony in the wheelchair division—showing the true spirit of inclusivity, competition, and teamwork in pickleball.

Next, we connect with Scott Wilson of Peak Pickleball along with the great team for USA Pickleball to dive even deeper into the sport's growth, innovation, and future. 

From USA Pickleball, we interview:

• Justin Maloof, Executive Leader at USA Pickleball, sharing insights on the growth of the sport, the future of tournaments, and expanding opportunities for adaptive athletes.
• Devyn McCurdy Director of Event Operations from USA Pickleball, who gives us a closer look at the key forces behind the preparation and execution of the 2025 Nationals tournament, 
• Ryley Burgess, USA Pickleball’s Head of Paddle Governance, explaining everything you need to know about paddle approvals, regulations, and how equipment gets certified for tournament play.

This episode is a powerful mix of adaptive excellence, governing-body perspective, player inspiration, and deep-dive pickleball knowledge—perfect for athletes, fans, coaches, and anyone who loves the sport’s growing inclusivity and innovation.

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