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Let’s GO.
I’ve officially signed with the @selkirksport Emerging Pros team. Their support will be fundamental as I continue to see just how much success I can have competing in pickleball at the highest level. I’m honored to join the program and represent the Selkirk brand.

I feel like my journey into pickleball continues to go to exciting and previously unimaginable places. From building a court in a parking lot during COVID lockdowns, to the deep fulfillment I’ve found by
progressing in the sport and sharing that knowledge with others, it feels like brighter days are still ahead. Never hesitate to reach out about lessons. Thank you to everyone who’s been a part of this adventure so far. Come on!

An unexpected podium 🥇 with @kailas.pickle in the PPA Austin Moneyball! With Santosh of Team @Speedup.pb still locked in with singles, I got the call to play and we had an awesome run. Kai is an absolute beast and is committed as anyone to taking his game the top of the sport. Let’s go!

Happy to be on the podium again in Santa Rosa, winning bronze 🥉 with @corielliott.pb in 5.0 mixed doubles. Let’s go!

It was great to see the best players in the Bay competing against one another as we continue to level up each other’s games. Congrats to @sguillebeaux44 and @willlmack on the win.

Lastly, thanks to @selkirklabsbyselkirk for this Project 002 paddle. It’s an absolute weapon and has completely transformed the way I play.

4.5 Doubles ✅

Excited to keep this journey going, but to also stop and appreciate important moments of progress. Cheers to not-on-Instagram Will for being an absolute killer on the court and to everyone from @marinpickleballclub who was there to lend support during the more tense moments. Let’s see what’s possible at 5.0!

What a week in San Clemente! After getting close so many times this year, I finally broke through and qualified for the main draw in Men’s Pro Doubles. Here are a few highlights from our solid fight against Collin Schick and Nöe Khlif in the first round.
 
All the credit to Will - who at the age of 16 - possesses just as much composure, pickleball IQ, and fight as anyone I’ve played with. In addition to qualifying for the main draw, we topped things off with a win in the Moneyball event a couple days later (seen here). Excited to run it back next week at APP Newport and to keep moving the ball in the right direction.
 
A big shout out to @selkirksport and @vuoriclothing for the support on this journey. And a sincere thank you to @nolan_smyth_pb @dylanozmore @jswerbilow @harrypicone and @haleypicone for coming out to support us.
 
Cc: @adam_mackinnon

Nice to be back on the podium with @westonwhite65 at the @ltpickleballnyc Spring Classic. 🥇 This kid is a stand up guy and an absolute beast — I’m always relieved when he’s on my side of the net rather than across from me.

In theory, nearly five years into playing this sport, it should only get more challenging to unlock new ways to level up. But I feel like my game has gotten more complete since I moved to NYC and that’s been been possible because of the support from the Lab members that welcomed me here and put in the work alongside me on the court so that we could all improve. Looking at you @_tonyborges, @bushypickles, @brandonshevins, @maxgreeeen, @rileynewmanpb, @aiiirickho, @et.trinity.

Thank you to my #1 cheerleader @kramerkelsey who got to watch this one go down.

And a big shout out to @speedup.pb for hooking us up with the Tide 14 - the most trustworthy and grittiest paddle I’ve ever played with.