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Discover the inspiring First Paddle Success story of Caleb at Southern Pickleball Academy. Join us in supporting more First Paddle Success stories!

Discover how First Paddle Success transformed Weston's life, providing a welcoming alternative to traditional sports. Support more First Paddle success stories today!

See what happens when kids get great pickleball instruction mixed with solid life lessons - First Paddle success!

Sometimes all it takes is one person: one person with a passion, an idea, and the drive to make things happen.

For a young nonprofit organization, the past year has been full! Hold on to your hats as you read these highlights.

The courts are filled with the thwack of balls, cheers of encourage from both the leaders and the participants, and excited laughter.

First Paddle: a program that combines pickleball instruction with character development lessons to benefit students launches this fall.