PICKLEBALLERS Podcast Season 1, Episode 3: Anna Leigh Waters discusses rise to stardom

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Anna Leigh Waters and her mother and coach Leigh Waters recently sat down with PICKLEBALLERS co-hosts Roscoe Bellamy (pro player) and Jared Paul (founder of The Kitchen) to discuss ALW’s climb to No. 1, how Anna Leigh became a star and what it takes to continue being the most dominant player in the game.
She also gives her thoughts on the current state of paddles, the importance of taking time off from pickleball and shares behind-the-scenes stories of her life as a pro athlete.
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