The Pickleball Boom: Building a Competitive Ecosystem from the Ground Up

<p>Pickleball is everywhere, but what does it actually take to build a structured, competitive ecosystem behind the scenes?</p><p>In this episode of The Playeasy Warmup, Kerri Shields sits down with Karen Parrish from US Senior Pickleball to break down the systems powering one of the fastest-growing sports in the country.</p><p>From ratings and sanctioning to national championship pathways, Karen shares how tournaments are designed for success, and what separates a great event from an average one. They also dive into the role of destinations, the importance of community, and why pickleball continues to grow across generations.</p>