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Thomas Shields

Thomas Shields

Founder of The Dink & Upswing Sports. Host of PicklePod with Zane Navratil. Sometimes commentator and show host.

How Good Is Your DUPR, Really? New Data Shows Where You Rank

How Good Is Your DUPR, Really? New Data Shows Where You Rank

DUPR

How Good Is Your DUPR, Really? New Data Shows Where You Rank

by Thomas Shields on October 7, 2026

Decoding Anna Leigh's Devastating 'Rhythm' Could Change Your Game Forever

Decoding Anna Leigh's Devastating 'Rhythm' Could Change Your Game Forever

Up Your Game

Decoding Anna Leigh's Devastating 'Rhythm' Could Change Your Game Forever

by Thomas Shields on August 4, 2026

Anna Leigh Waters, the Soccer Prodigy Who Pickleball Stole

Anna Leigh Waters, the Soccer Prodigy Who Pickleball Stole

Anna Leigh Waters

Anna Leigh Waters, the Soccer Prodigy Who Pickleball Stole

by Thomas Shields on July 8, 2026

How Basketball Birthed Pickleball's Most Innovative Shoe

How Basketball Birthed Pickleball's Most Innovative Shoe

Stria

How Basketball Birthed Pickleball's Most Innovative Shoe

by Thomas Shields on May 4, 2026

UPA Plans $150-200M Capital Raise to Build Vertically Integrated Pickleball Platform

UPA Plans $150-200M Capital Raise to Build Vertically Integrated Pickleball Platform

Major League Pickleball

UPA Plans $150-200M Capital Raise to Build Vertically Integrated Pickleball Platform

by Thomas Shields on February 13, 2026

SQAIRZ Partners with Major League Pickleball's Chicago Slice as Official Footwear Sponsor

SQAIRZ Partners with Major League Pickleball's Chicago Slice as Official Footwear Sponsor

SQAIRZ Partners with Major League Pickleball's Chicago Slice as Official Footwear Sponsor

by Thomas Shields on July 1, 2025

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