Welcome to the first Empower Pickleball newsletter—so glad you’re here! This is where we’ll be sharing stories, tips, and highlights from women making moves in pickleball.

This is your space to connect, get inspired, and have some fun with a community that’s all about supporting each other.

In this issue:

• Tips & Tricks: Breath, Don’t Rush, and Set Up Your Shot! 💥

• Nutrition: Fuel Your Game with a Smoothie 🧋💪

• Community Highlight: EmpowHer Pickleball Retreats 🌴

Let’s get into it!

Tips & Tricks

Breathe, Don’t Rush, and Set Up Your Shot!

Our minds tend to race from one thing to the next, and we often forget how to breathe. When we play pickleball, we often rush through shots or get distracted by the stressors of life outside the court — work emails, what to make for dinner…

With so much competing for our attention, it’s important to take a breath before your shot where possible.

Breathe, center, and play your best—you’ve got this!

This is all a great idea, but how do we practice off the court? Try these simple breathing exercises at home to improve focus and relaxation on and off the court.

By building these practices into your routine, you’ll bring a steady, focused energy to the court and to everything else in your day.

Pickleball for the fashionista! Inspired by sunny beach days and warm tropical nights, the ROKNE Club Collection drops its dreamiest paddle collection yet.

Experience power with a 13mm fiberglass design and major spin with the extra gritty face texture. All this paired with a fashionable design that whisks you aways to a pickleball paradise...every single day. Check them out here.

NUTRITION

Fuel Your Game: The Importance of Healthy Nutrition Before Playing

Get ready to ace your pickleball game with this delicious and nutritious Pumpkin Spice Smoothie. Packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and protein, this smoothie will fuel your body and mind, helping your on-court game.

Try this delicious Pumpkin Spice Smoothie to kickstart your game:

Ingredients:

• 1 frozen banana

• ½ cup plain or vanilla yogurt

• ½ cup pumpkin puree

• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk

• 1 tablespoon almond or pecan butter

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon chia seeds

• Pinch each of nutmeg, ginger & allspice…or a generous pinch of pumpkin pie spice mix

Blend these ingredients together for a smooth, energizing treat that will power you through your pickleball matches! If you enjoy a slightly sweeter beverage, add a teaspoon or two of agave nectar.

Learn more about the nutritional benefits here. Stay strong, play well, and remember: the right fuel makes all the difference.

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHT

EmpowHer Pickleball Retreats

Ready to take your pickleball game up a notch while having a blast? Meet KaSandra Gehrke and her EmpowHer Pickleball retreats!

From Palm Springs to sunny Scottsdale, or even an adventure in Mexico or Turks & Caicos, KaSandra’s retreats are all about women coming together to elevate their game in a fun, supportive environment.

Known for her high energy and passion for teaching, KaSandra makes every session feel effortless and fun. “Her personalized notes were invaluable!” one attendee raves.

Whether you’re just starting out or want to level up, KaSandra’s got your back, making sure you leave empowered and inspired. Sign up for a retreat to join the sisterhood of the traveling paddles.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

• Best Costume and Community Halloween Winners! 🧟‍♀️🎃

• Pickleball Raising Funds for Life Saving Equipment 🏥

• Katy Perry Celebrates 2nd Annual Firework Foundation Event 🔥

POLL

We’re curious: are you playing any music on the courts?

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