Anthony Flores, a Charlotte native with a lifelong passion for sports, turned a post-injury spark into a thriving entrepreneurial venture. After discovering pickleball in 2021, Anthony combined his competitive spirit with his love for building community to create CLT Paddle Battle, a flexible pickleball league that’s now the largest in Charlotte with over 3,000 participants. What began as a grassroots effort with a few players has grown into a massive league featuring innovative scheduling tools, social events, and unmatched camaraderie. Driven by his entrepreneurial goals, Anthony has developed a scalable platform and plans to expand CLT Paddle Battle’s unique concept nationwide. Tune in to hear how he turned a setback into a booming success and the exciting plans he has for the future of pickleball.