What happens when two guys sit down and just start talking about pickleball?

In this episode of Kitchen Conversations, Mike sits down with David for a raw, wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the court. What starts as a simple chat quickly turns into something much deeper. From growing up in Montreal to navigating a winding career path, David’s story is anything but linear. Then one day, like it does for so many, the game found him. And everything changed.

You’ll hear how David discovered pickleball, why it hooked him almost instantly, and how that moment eventually led him to build Pickleball Authority Canada from the ground up. But this conversation doesn’t stop there. David also opens up about a bold decision he’s made as a business owner, choosing to support Canadian manufacturers only. In a space dominated by massive global brands, he’s doubling down on local, backing Canadian-made paddles and products, and putting his values ahead of convenience.

Along the way, the conversation weaves through the growth of facilities like Kingston Racquet Centre, the early days before the boom, and what it really looks like behind the scenes of a game that’s exploding.

But this isn’t an interview. It’s two people sitting down, telling stories, challenging ideas, and getting honest about what matters and what doesn’t in pickleball. 🔥

In this episode:

• How David found the game and why it stuck
• The early days before pickleball took off
• The real story behind Pickleball Authority Canada
• Why he made the decision to support Canadian manufacturers only
• Why most players are focused on the wrong things
• What actually matters if you want to get better

🔗 Connect and learn more:

👉 Kingston Racquet Centre
https://tennisclubs.ca/kingston-book-a-court/
👉 Pickleball Authority Canada https://pickleballauthority.ca

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And that wraps up this episode of Kitchen Conversations.

If you enjoyed the conversation, be sure to follow the show, leave a review, and share it with someone who loves the game as much as you do.

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That’s where these stories really come to life.

You’ll also find links and show notes in the episode description.

Until next time…

more than dinks, drops and drives…

these are stories from behind the paddle.