How do you rebuild your life after losing a limb and return to the court stronger than ever?

In this episode, Brian De Herrera shares his remarkable journey from surviving a life-threatening bacterial infection to becoming a competitive pickleball player, coach, and inspiration to everyone who meets him. Brian opens up about the infection that led to his leg amputation, the recovery process, learning to use a prosthetic, and why he says the amputation ultimately gave him a better quality of life.

He also talks about his love of pickleball, how the sport has given him community, purpose, friendship, and joy, and the powerful life lessons he has learned about resilience, presence, gratitude, and overcoming adversity.

This is an inspiring conversation about pickleball, amputation, prosthetics, disability, resilience, mental strength, recovery, community, and living life fully on and off the court.

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A collection of short, true stories from players around the world about community, resilience, and joy through the game of pickleball.

A portion of proceeds supports Operation PaddleLift, through the Global Pickleball Federation, distributing paddles, balls and nets to underserved communities around the world.

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