Tea, tradition & top-tier Pickleball.
In this fifth episode of Pickleball Passport, we land in one of Europe’s most exciting Pickleball destinations: England.
Home to the first European Pickleball Championships, over 45,000 active players, two national podcasts and a thriving community that blends high-level play with deep-rooted connection – England sets the bar in more ways than one.
But what exactly makes the English scene so special? And what can other countries learn from it?
What you’ll hear in Episode 5:
• How Pickleball England became a nationally recognized governing body
• Why the English community is known for being both competitive and humble
• What coaches & players are doing to grow the sport across all levels
• Why pros like Thaddea Lock lead by example
• And how English Pickleball culture could inspire the rest of Europe
TIME STAMPS // (->Moritz to complete)
(00:00)–(01:58) – Intro
(01:59)–(09:27) – Facts & Figures about Pickleball in England
(09:28)–(24:05) – Shane Crook about Community
(25:00)–(30:44) – Richard Love about Coaching and the National team
(32:23)–(55:14) – Thaddea Lock about the players vibe and competition
(55:15)–(57:51) – Wrap-Up
PLAYERS LOUNGE VOICES & GUESTS //
Special thanks to the voices who helped bring this episode to life:
• Shane Crook (@8gonko) – Community player & tournament traveller
• Richard Love (@misterlove_pb) – National team player & captain 50+, full-time coach
• Thaddea Lock (@thaddea23) – England’s national team player & captain 19+ & one of Europes few full-time pro player
LEARN MORE – LINKS //
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ABOUT RAQT //
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GET IN TOUCH //
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