I'm the founder of Pickleball Wiki and a lifelong racquet sports competitor with nearly 30 years of tennis experience. Born and raised in Germany, sport has always been central to my life — I spent a decade coaching players of all ages and skill levels, from competitive juniors to seniors returning to the game after years away. Alongside coaching, I worked as a certified strength trainer, helping clients build the physical foundation needed to stay active and competitive long-term. That combination of technical sport knowledge and fitness expertise gave me a perspective on athletic performance that I continue to bring to my pickleball practice and content today. The transition to pickleball was driven by necessity as much as curiosity. After decades on hard tennis courts, the physical...