24: Building a Pickleball Community | Dan Watters and Judd Perry

In this episode, we visit the brand-new Pickleball Kingdom in Charleston, SC with GM Dan Watters and local player Judd Perry. From 24,000 sq ft of court space to simulators, replay tech, and DUPR-integrated scoring, this isn’t your average pickleball club—it’s the future of the sport.

 

We dive into:

- What makes Pickleball Kingdom different

- How tech is changing how we play, train, and teach

- The biggest beginner pain points (like SCORING!)—and how they solve them

- Why this setup is a coach’s dream

 

This episode is all about community, fun, and the next wave of pickleball innovation.

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