The Masthead

The Pickle Post is staffed by a dedicated team of journalists, columnists, and correspondents who share a singular mission: to cover pickleball with the seriousness and depth it demands. Our reporters bring decades of combined experience to every story, investigation, and column.

Annie Whitford, Senior Pickleball Correspondent

Annie Whitford

Senior Pickleball Correspondent

Column: According to Annie

Culture, etiquette, ratings disputes, and court politics.

Covers culture, etiquette, and the procedural decline of recreational pickleball.

Marcus Chen, Equipment Editor & Senior Analyst

Marcus Chen

Equipment Editor & Senior Analyst

Column: The Equipment Brief

Equipment, player behavior, and the economics of recreational competition.

Covers equipment and the measurable side of recreational irrationality with consulting-grade rigor.

Tyler Brennan, Pro Tour Correspondent

Tyler Brennan

Pro Tour Correspondent

Column: Inside The Kitchen

Professional pickleball, tour coverage, and player movement.

Covers the PPA Tour and the long-anticipated mainstream breakthrough of professional pickleball.

Margaret Hollister, Senior Columnist

Margaret Hollister

Senior Columnist

Column: From The Baseline

Senior circuit, competitive standards, and comparative racquet sports.

Covers the senior circuit and competitive standards from the perspective of a former tennis player.

Reggie Coleman, Recreation & League Reporter

Reggie Coleman

Recreation & League Reporter

Column: Rec Play Realities

League play, partner dynamics, and recreational psychology.

Covers the social dynamics of rec-league and open-play pickleball.

Brandon Pierce, Lifestyle & Wellness Correspondent

Brandon Pierce

Lifestyle & Wellness Correspondent

Column: Inside The Grind

Wellness, recovery, and performance practice.

Covers the wellness and performance practices of recreational pickleball.

Jaxon Reed, Next Gen Correspondent

Jaxon Reed

Next Gen Correspondent

Column: Speed Up

Younger players, generational dynamics, and tournament culture.

Covers generational dynamics from the perspective of the strongest player at Greenwood.

Diane Pemberton, Community Affairs Reporter

Diane Pemberton

Community Affairs Reporter

HOA disputes, court governance, municipal procedure, and the expanding administrative footprint of recreational pickleball.

Covers HOA proceedings, court reservation disputes, and the institutional expansion of recreational pickleball. Does not play.