What started as a way to stay active after a sand volleyball injury turned into Andy's most unexpected life transformation. Without even trying, he lost 80 pounds through pickleball and discovered energy levels he never knew were possible. But the real magic happened off the court — from finding someone to tie his tie for a wedding to building an incredible social network, Andy's story proves that pickleball isn't just a sport, it's a community that shows up for you in the most surprising ways. His journey from competitive-on-court, chill-off-court player to someone whose entire lifestyle changed will have you looking at pickleball in a whole new light.

Highlights

• Lost 80 pounds without trying — pickleball was just supposed to be fun
• Energy transformation: went from tired to having energy he never knew existed
• The tie story: needed help getting ready for a wedding, headed straight to the courts
• How an injury playing sand volleyball accidentally led to his best life decision
• Competitive beast on court vs. bubbly and chill personality off court
• The exhilarating scream heard 'round the court after winning a close game
• Living in Philly but practically a North Carolina pickleball ambassador
• Why he won't let his partners down — the pressure and motivation of team play

• The surprising costs of pickleball addiction (spoiler: it's all the gear!)

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:13 How an injury playing sand volleyball led him to pickleball

04:56 Intensively competitive on the court and bubbly chill off

07:38 Unexpected weight loss playing pickleball

12:01 How losing so much weight has changed his life off the courts too

15:42 Not wanting to let our partners down on the court

18:24 The exhilaration (and a loud scream) of winning a close game

21:19 Frustrations build when his opponent called multiple points out

24:26 Living in Philly but you'd swear he lives in North Carolina

27:08 Him and Anh - future Youtube'ers?

29:26 Need help with something like tying a tie? Head to the courts!

30:43 Embarrassing moments and pet peeves

32:46 Before serving, say the score loud and proud!

36:06 The surprising cost of pickleball - all the equipment

38:03 Pickleball has changed his life