Recently on a Royal Caribbean cruise through the Bahamas, Laura Gainor (founder of Pickleball in the Sun) had the opportunity to be interviewed by the New York Times for their latest article, How to Make Fast Friends While Traveling? Try Playing Pickleball.

As the saying goes, when opportunity knocks, open the door. Over the past few years, Laura Gainor has heeded this ageless wisdom by transforming an unexpected opportunity into a flourishing career promoting the sport of pickleball.

While many adults throughout the United States are avid pickleball players, many of their own kids are taking to the courts with enthusiasm about learning more about the fastest growing sport in America.

As awareness of pickleball has hit an all-time high, demand to play the game has consequently eclipsed the supply of courts available for all types of players. Courts are being built at a record pace in municipalities, recreational centers, and fitness centers and several privately developed facilities have been announced as well.

Pickleball in the Sun featured on Good Morning America!

Pickleball in the Sun collaborates with NBC Nightly News: Kids Edition to teach Florida youth how to play the great sport of Pickleball.

Many pickleball players have started to learn the value that the sport has off the court as well. As the sport continues to grow in popularity, more players are learning the game, picking up their paddles, and finding like-minded people to share their love for the game - hence, the best friendships are made on the court.