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The Blueprint of Pro Pickleball: Why I’m Heading to MLP Columbus
I’m loving my current journey as I dive deeper into the growth of pickleball across North America. Whether I'm navigating complex new sales channels on the retail distribution side or embedding myself directly into pro event operations, one thing is always clear no matter the sport: you cannot help support future growth if you are not near the action (or in this case, the courts!).

Craig Johnson
May 232 min read


Snowboarding Growth Similarities
My new passion for pickleball often sparks comparisons to when I experienced the rise of snowboarding back in 1998.

Craig Johnson
Mar 11, 20252 min read
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