Karen Chapel - THE Pickleball show with Curtis Reese - May 2025

In this engaging episode of The Pickleball Show, host Curtis Reese welcomes Karen Chapel, Vice President of Memberships and Events for Pickleball Competitors of Dallas (PCD), an entity previously part of Texas Competitors of Dallas (TCD). Hailing from Oklahoma, Karen shares her journey from a tennis background to becoming a passionate pickleball enthusiast in 2020. She discusses her role in growing PCD’s community through innovative membership programs and exciting events, emphasizing the sport’s accessibility and appeal across all ages and skill levels. Curtis and Karen explore her transition from tennis to pickleball, highlighting the similarities and differences between the two sports and how her tennis experience shaped her approach to pickleball. Karen also offers insights into PCD’s mission to foster a vibrant pickleball community in Dallas and shares tips for players looking to get involved in competitive and social play. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about the booming pickleball scene in Texas and Karen’s dedication to its growthhttps://www.instagram.com/kschapel/p/DJuEvmZvEFO/?img_index=1