Erik Lange Oregon Pickleball Pro & Head Coach of the MLP St. Louis Shock

Steve welcomes Major League Pickleball's St. Louis Shock Head Coach and top Oregon pickleball player Erik Lange to the Playhouse. Erik shares his roots in tennis & working for HEAD Sports before getting his start in pickleball in 2017.Steve and Erik talk about their first meeting, and Erik's first medal win at 2019 Nationals and his MLP Championship team win in 2023. Erik shares his decision to go pro full time and with his family's support, and to dedicate his life to the sport.