In this episode of Pickleball Legends, we're joined by Lou Stephens, one of the earliest to join UK pickleball. From founding London Pickleball and growing one of the country's most vibrant pickleball communities to helping organise some of the biggest competitions in the UK, Lou has dedicated countless hours to helping players discover and enjoy the game.

We discuss her journey into pickleball, the lessons she's learned building a welcoming and inclusive community, and why she believes pickleball is ultimately about people rather than medals. Lou also discusses how the future of the sport is in the younger generations.

Whether you're new to pickleball, a dedicated competitor, or someone passionate about growing the game, this conversation is packed with insights, stories, and inspiration from one of the sport's most respected ambassadors.

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In this episode of the Pickleball Legends Podcast, Rob Williams talks about his experience as a coach, commentator, and long-time advocate for pickleball in the UK. He shares insights into player development, the growth of the sport, and the key skills players can focus on to improve their game.

The conversation also covers the current state of competitive pickleball, coaching approaches, and how the sport continues to evolve both in the UK and internationally. A useful listen for players, coaches, and anyone interested in the development of pickleball.

On this episode of Pickleball Legends, I'm joined by Will Parton — the founder of Hitch, the fast-growing app helping pickleball, tennis, and padel players find compatible partners and build real playing communities.With a background in tech, Will combined his passion for racquet sports with a simple frustration many players know too well: finding the right people to play with consistently.

We dive into the growth of Hitch, how technology is reshaping social sport, why “finding your pickleball people” matters more than ever, and the future of player matching, communities, and recreational sport.

This is a really interesting conversation about entrepreneurship, connection, modern pickleball culture, and building something meaningful from a real-world problem.