I am excited about this next stage of my life. I love pickleball and I am lucky enough to have played almost every sport along the way. So yes, I will steal from every coach I have had and all the lessons learned. Please wish me well. I am lucky to do what I am passionate about and I promise to bring that energy to this endeavor.
This announcement was posted on Facebook on August 24, 2020
Please help us welcome Director of Pickleball, Kip Lacey to the ETG Sports team.
Kip is a USAPA Ambassador, author and online pickleball personality. He is currently a 4.0 ranked USAPA player having played pickleball in 8 different states. His goal is to play in all 50 before he’s finished. He’s passionate about helping grow the sport and eager to get started. Be sure to show him some love next time you see him. We’re honored to have him on the team. We have some BIG plans for the pickleball division. Dm us for more info on how you can stay in the know. #elevatethegame#etgsports#pickleball#usapa#dinkresponsibly
As a follow up……on October 18, 2020….at 12:40 p.m….as my tournament for Elevate the Game had ended and most of the players had left the Millennium Fitness Center I ended all relationship ties with Elevate the Game. After one successful clinic and a wonderful tournament I realized this endeavor was a HUGE mistake. I caution anyone on entering any sort of agreement with this group. On the plus side….I did have a great tournament with awesome players, volunteers and friends! I look forward to doing more of this in the future! It WAS a splendid experience and I learned a lot!
On to whatever is next! As always….it is about pickleball and the tremendous players and fellow pickleball addicts that are the backbone of this sport!