Sarah Ansboury: Growing Pickleball Without Losing What Makes It Special

Sarah Ansboury has spent years helping shape pickleball both on and off the court.In this week's episode of 99% Pickleball, Sarah joins Mari Humberg and Nikki Maldonado to discuss the sport's rapid growth, her work building coaching education programs, and the opportunities and challenges that come with pickleball's expanding global reach.The conversation covers everything from international development and youth participation to sportsmanship, court culture, and the growing problem of toxicity in both recreational and competitive play.Sarah also shares stories from her travels around the world, explains why community matters more than ever as the sport grows, and discusses what pickleball must do to preserve the qualities that made people fall in love with it in the first place.Whether you're a player, coach, organizer, or simply someone who cares about where pickleball is headed, this episode offers a thoughtful look at the future of the sport from one of its most respected voices.About Sarah AnsbourySarah Ansboury is a pickleball coach, educator, and ambassador who has helped grow the sport through coaching certification programs, international development efforts, and player education.Follow Sarah:Instagram: @sarahansbouryWebsite: https://sarahansbourypickleballacademy.com/