Episode 73 PPA Challenger Series at Zero Zero Two: Fort Collins Pickleball, Event Growth & the Story Behind the Fracas

Episode 76 Part 2: Against All Odds — Jeff Fowler, Eric Lazar at the 1st Wheelchair Pickleball World Championship

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433153/fan_mail/new] Think you’re having a bad day? The powerful stories shared in this episode may completely change your perspective. In Part 2 of our Golden Ticket series, Pickleballers Next Door sits down with wheelchair pickleball athletes Jeff Fowler and Eric Lazar.  We also get a chance to catch up with Scott Moore - Pickleball Hall of Fame.  Jeff and Eric share the life-changing obstacles, injuries, and difficult circumstances they had to overcome—not only to survive, but to make it onto the pickleball court and compete in this historic event. Their journeys are honest, emotional, and deeply inspiring. They remind us that strength is not defined by what happens to us, but by how we choose to move forward. After hearing what Jeff Fowler and Eric Lazar have overcome, you may look at your own challenges—and your bad days—very differently. This event, held at Peak Pickleball with USA Pickleball, marked the first Wheelchair Pickleball World Championship. Athletes came together to compete, connect, and show the world that pickleball can truly be a sport for everyone. We are also joined by Pickleball Hall of Famer Scott Moore, one of the sport’s most recognized senior professional players and the owner of PickleballTrips.com. Scott was there to support the cause, encourage the athletes, and help bring greater awareness to adaptive and wheelchair pickleball. His presence represents the importance of the entire pickleball community coming together to support inclusion, accessibility, and competitive opportunities for athletes of all abilities. This episode is about much more than pickleball. It is about resilience, perseverance, community, and refusing to allow life’s greatest obstacles to determine what is possible. Watch, listen, and share this powerful conversation as we celebrate Jeff Fowler, Eric Lazar, Scott Moore, and the incredible athletes who helped make pickleball history at Peak Pickleball. Subscribe to Pickleballers Next Door for inspiring player stories, adaptive pickleball coverage, tournament interviews, and conversations from throughout the pickleball community. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433153/support] Thank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information.  Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at:  IG: @pickleballersnextdoor TikTok: thepickleballersnextdoor

Episode 75 Part 1 - Golden Ticket: Inside Peak Pickleball & USA Pickleball’s First All-Adaptive Tournament

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433153/fan_mail/new] Episode 76 of Pickleballers Next Door takes us to Peak Pickleball in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for a historic event: USA Pickleball’s  first all-adaptive Golden Ticket tournament. This inspiring tournament brought together adaptive athletes from across the country for outstanding competition, meaningful connections, and an unforgettable celebration of perseverance. We witnessed firsthand the determination, athleticism, and strength of players who overcome challenges many people never have to consider. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we speak with Corey White, an adaptive pickleball player from Utah; Cody Smith from the Paralyzed Veterans of America Mountain States Chapter; and adaptive athletes and advocates Andrew Lewis and Mick Tingstrom, who worked tirelessly to help bring this groundbreaking tournament together. The stories behind why some of these athletes use wheelchairs are powerful—but their stories are about much more than their injuries. They are about resilience, community, competition, and refusing to let physical limitations define what is possible. The first all-adaptive Golden Ticket tournament was a tremendous success and an important step forward for accessibility and inclusion in pickleball. We also talk with Dave a member from Peak, who started playing, because of depression and he talks how it helped him to start smiling again.   Coming soon in Part 2: intimate, one-on-one conversations with several of the athletes as they share the personal stories behind the wheelchair, their journeys back to competition, and how adaptive pickleball has changed their lives. Subscribe to Pickleballers Next Door so you do not miss the next episode in this important series. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433153/support] Thank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information.  Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at:  IG: @pickleballersnextdoor TikTok: thepickleballersnextdoor

Dr. Cory Campbell D.C. Campbell Chriopractic Castlerock, Colorado

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433153/fan_mail/new] In Episode 75 of Pickleballers Next Door, Mike and Christana sit down with Dr. Cory Campbell, chiropractor and owner of Campbell Chiropractic in Castle Rock, Colorado, for a conversation that every pickleball player needs to hear.   Dr. Campbell shares his personal pickleball journey — including how the sport became something he now plays alongside his son — and why pickleball has become more than just a game for so many people across all ages and skill levels.   But this episode goes deeper than the court. Dr. Campbell walks us through the full range of services at Campbell Chiropractic and how each one can help pickleball players and active adults live healthier, pain-free lives:   🦴 Chiropractic Care — spinal alignment, joint health, and injury recovery tailored to active lifestyles   👟 Custom Orthotics — proper foot support that can change everything about how you move on the court   ❤️  Heart Sound Recorder — a non-invasive tool to assess heart function and nutritional deficiencies   🥗 Nutrition — fueling your body the right way to perform and recover faster   🏃 Rehabilitation — targeted programs to get you back on the court stronger after injury   🏅 Sports Physicals — keeping athletes of all ages cleared and ready to compete   ⚡ Class IV Laser Treatments — cutting-edge therapy that can help accelerate healing, reduce inflammation, and help relieve chronic pain.   Whether you're dealing with tennis elbow, knee pain, shoulder issues, or back problems from all those dinking sessions, Dr. Campbell explains how a whole-body approach to health can make a real difference in your performance and quality of life.      If you've ever pushed through pain to stay on the court — this episode is for you.   🎙️  Learn more about Dr. Cory Campbell and Campbell Chiropractic at castlerockchiro.com      💚 This episode is sponsored by A Sweet Sip CBD — visit drinkasweetsip.com   Whether you're a recreational player, competitive pickleball athlete, or a pickleball parent watching your kids fall in love with the sport, this conversation is packed with practical health advice and a whole lot of heart.   --- Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433153/support] Thank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information.  Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at:  IG: @pickleballersnextdoor TikTok: thepickleballersnextdoor

Episode 74 Kyle Yates & the Next Generation of Pickleball Pros at the PPA Tour | ZeroZeroTwo Fort Collins

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433153/fan_mail/new] In episode 74 of Pickleballers Next Door, Mike and Christana head to the PPA Tour stop at ZeroZeroTwo in Fort Collins, Colorado, where they sit down with pickleball legend Kyle Yates and some exciting up-and-coming young pros, including Andre Mercado (Andre's father Randall Mercado), Miles Hoover, Ben Baravek, and Ben’s coach Jeff Moulton. Kyle Yates has been one of the most recognizable names in professional pickleball, known as a former world #1 and major champion, and now as someone helping grow and mentor the next generation of players. We talk with Kyle Yates about competing at the PPA Tour stop at ZeroZeroTwo and how he and his doubles partner, Eli Steiner, battled their way to the podium and took home the winning medal. Kyle shares insight from the pro level, the energy of the tournament, and what it takes to compete alongside the next generation of rising pickleball talent. We talk about the energy of the PPA Tour, what young players are learning on and off the court, how coaching plays a major role in development, and why facilities like ZeroZeroTwo are becoming such an important part of the pickleball community in Colorado. Whether you are a beginner, a competitive player, a pickleball parent, or someone who loves following the future of the sport, this episode is packed with insight, personality, and a look at where pro pickleball is headed next. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433153/support] Thank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information.  Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at:  IG: @pickleballersnextdoor TikTok: thepickleballersnextdoor

Episode 73 PPA Challenger Series at Zero Zero Two: Fort Collins Pickleball, Event Growth & the Story Behind the Fracas

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433153/fan_mail/new] Episode 73 kicks off our special PPA Tournament Series from Zero Zero Two in Fort Collins, Colorado, where Pickleballers Next Door went behind the scenes at the PPA Challenger Series: The Fracas in Fort Collins. In this first episode, we sit down with Neil Bellefeuille and Mike Zervas, two of the owners behind Zero Zero Two, along with Bri Seifert from Visit Fort Collins, who helped coordinate and support the event. We talk about what it took to bring a major professional pickleball tournament to Northern Colorado, why Fort Collins is becoming a serious pickleball destination, and how Zero Zero Two is creating a club experience built around players, fans, community, and high-level competition. The Fracas in Fort Collins was part of the PPA Tour Challenger Series Powered by JOOLA, held May 29–31, 2026 at Zero Zero Two, located at 4401 Innovation Drive in Fort Collins. The event featured competitive match play, spectator access, and a chance for players to compete on a national-stage tournament experience.  Zero Zero Two is one of Colorado’s newest premier pickleball facilities, featuring 17 total courts, including 11 indoor courts and 6 championship-sized outdoor courts, plus amenities like lounge space, recovery areas, a pro shop, café space, and technology-enhanced court experiences.  This is Part 1 of our PPA Fort Collins series, with more player interviews, tournament coverage, and behind-the-scenes conversations coming next. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433153/support] Thank you to our sponsor A Sweet Sip CBD drink. Visit https://drinkasweetsip.com/ for more information.  Follow the PickleBallers Next Door at:  IG: @pickleballersnextdoor TikTok: thepickleballersnextdoor