PPR Pickleball announces Empower Pickleball As An Official Media Partner to Elevate Coach Education and Player Development
Wesley Chapel, FL – September 30, 2025 – The Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR), the world’s leading pickleball certification and education organization, is proud to announce a new partnership with Empower Pickleball, a platform dedicated to providing resources, tips, and community support for pickleball enthusiasts at every level.
Through this collaboration, PPR will provide coaching content, member news, and training tips to Empower Pickleball’s subscribers, furthering its mission to grow the game by equipping players and coaches with quality education. In turn, Empower Pickleball will highlight the importance of certification and education for coaches, supporting PPR’s efforts to raise the standard of coaching and expand access to professional development across the sport.
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“This partnership is an exciting step in strengthening the connection between players and certified coaches,” said Sarah Ansboury, Vice President of PPR. “By combining Empower Pickleball’s vibrant community reach with PPR’s industry-leading education, we’re able to create more opportunities for players to learn and for coaches to continue their professional growth.”
"We’re thrilled to partner with PPR as an official media partner. At Empower Pickleball, our mission is to celebrate every player and every story. PPR’s commitment to coaching, education, and community perfectly aligns with that vision," said Kim Bastien, Co-Founder, Empower Pickleball.
Together, PPR and Empower Pickleball will work to inspire players, empower coaches, and grow the sport through shared resources, collaborative content, and a unified commitment to excellence in pickleball education.
About PPR Pickleball
PPR is the world’s leading pickleball certification and education organization, with more than 21,000 members worldwide. PPR is dedicated to raising the standards of coaching and providing pickleball professionals with the education, tools, and community needed to succeed. Learn more at www.pprpickleball.org.
Media Contact:
Caitlyn Fries
caitlyn@ptrtennis.org
About Empower Pickleball
Empower Pickleball is a media platform for pickleball participants of all ages and skill levels—recreational, amateur, and pro-curious—delivering practical education, news, reviews, and community stories across its website, newsletter, podcast, video, and social channels. Built for the everyday player, Empower Pickleball focuses on clear how-tos, gear insights, travel guides, and coverage of people and programs growing the sport. Empower’s audience reaches 80,000+ active players and fans each month. Newsletter signup, recent stories, and additional information are available at empowerpickleball.com and on Instagram, X, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Media contact:
Paige Powers
paige@empowerpickleball.com
