Coach Michele
with one L 

Lately, I’ve heard more and more players say the same thing: “I just want to find a partner and play competitively.” It makes sense—competitive partner play is a whole different animal. With a steady partner, you can unlock new strategies, better communication, and a stronger on-court connection. But partnerships aren’t always easy. Finding, keeping, and thriving with a partner is a skill in itself. I should know—I’ve now played in tournaments with seven different partners  a

It was Covid, and my tennis buddy kept trying to convince me to try pickleball. Every time we hit tennis balls, I scoffed — no way was I...