Pickled in Paradise News was founded by a team of people who all share a love for pickleball and who want to facilitate community support and connection in the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas.
Foundational Connector
Drew Sandri is a Professional Tennis Coach at the Raleigh Raquet Club. He has coached tennis for about 5 years and has played several seasons in the Bull City League, the Triangle’s top pickleball league. Drew is connected to almost everyone in the pickleball community and is an invaluable resource not only for his pickleball expertise but also to finding the people and the stories that matter to us.
Foundational Creative
Lis He has been playing pickleball for over two years and has loved every minute of it. She is still learning about all there is to know about the local pickleball scene and enjoys imagining ways to facilitate more connection in the local community.