In this episode of Kitchen Conversations, I sit down with Jessie and Dominic, the husband-and-wife team behind BOOMA, a proudly Canadian family-owned pickleball and ping pong equipment company.

What started as a family discovery of pickleball in Florida has grown into a serious Canadian brand producing USAPA-approved paddles, pickleball gear, protective eyewear, bags, nets, balls, accessories, and ping pong equipment.

We talk about family business, entrepreneurship, raising kids around sport, the explosion of pickleball, paddle technology, product development, Canadian-made passion, and what it really takes to build a brand from the basement up.

This is a great conversation about more than paddles. It is about family, risk, passion, sport, community, and the growing movement to support Canadian pickleball.

🔥 Visit BOOMA:https://boomastore.com/

🔥 Follow BOOMA on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091676805689

In this episode:
• The story behind the BOOMA name• Building a family business as husband and wife• Discovering pickleball in Florida• Why pickleball is such a powerful intergenerational sport• How BOOMA develops and tests new paddles• The importance of USAPA approval• Paddle lifespan and what players should know• Pickleball eye protection and safety• The Montreal Canadiens BOOMA paddle story• Why supporting Canadian pickleball brands matters

If you love pickleball, Canadian businesses, family-run companies, or stories about people taking a risk and building something meaningful, this conversation is for you.

Please like, comment, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who loves pickleball.

#Pickleball #CanadianPickleball #BOOMA #KitchenConversations #PickleballPodcast #PickleballCanada #FamilyBusiness #PickleballPaddles #SupportCanadian #PickleballLife

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.

And if you want the full experience, including the visuals, head over to YouTube and watch the episode at

https://www.youtube.com/@KitchenConversationspodcast

Or search Kitchen Conversations Pickleball Podcast

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.

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

📌 If you’re here for real conversations and the stories behind the game, subscribe and follow along. #Pickleball #KitchenConversations #PickleballCanada #SupportLocal #CanadianMade #BehindThePaddle #KingstonOntario #PickleballAuthority #RacquetSports #Podcast

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.

And if you want the full experience, including the visuals, head over to YouTube and watch the episode at

https://www.youtube.com/@KitchenConversationspodcast

Or search Kitchen Conversations Pickleball Podcast

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.

What if the future of pickleball… was already being built?

In this episode of Kitchen Conversations, I sit down with Adam Siegel, CEO of Tennis Clubs of Canada… one of the most forward-thinking operators in Canadian sport.

From air-supported domes…
to public-private partnerships…
to building community-first facilities across the country…

This isn’t just about tennis.
And it’s not just about pickleball.

It’s about rethinking how we move, connect, and live.

As Adam puts it, the mission is simple…
to “positively impact physical, social and mental well-being of the community.”

🎯 In this episode, we dive into:

• The origin story of Tennis Clubs of Canada
• The vision of founder Terry Redvers and the first dome
• How Kingston Racquet Centre became a model facility
• Why pickleball is exploding… and why it’s here to stay
• The intersection of tennis, pickleball, and padel
• The real role of community in sport
• The business of building facilities that actually work
• The challenges of noise, growth, and public demand
• Why culture is the true competitive advantage

🇨🇦 Tennis Clubs of Canada

👉 Official Website:
https://tennisclubs.ca

👉 Programs & Locations:
https://tennisclubs.ca/locations

A national leader in building accessible, community-driven racket sport facilities across Canada… with a focus on affordability, programming, and long-term impact.

🏓 Kingston Racquet Centre

👉 Learn More / Book a Court:
https://tennisclubs.ca/kingston

👉 Follow Local Updates:
https://www.facebook.com/KingstonRacquetCentre

One of the fastest-growing pickleball hubs in Ontario… built on community, connection, and a culture that welcomes players from day one.

🧠 Why This Matters

This isn’t just about courts and programs.

It’s about:

Access
Belonging
Longevity
And building spaces where people actually want to be

Because as Adam highlights…
people are choosing where they spend their time.

And when they choose your facility…
that means everything.

🎙️ About Kitchen Conversations:

This is not an interview.
This is a court-side conversation.

More than dinks, drops and drives.
Stories from behind the paddle.

🔥 If this resonates:

Subscribe
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Send it to someone who loves the game

Because the future of pickleball…
is being built right now.

🔖 Hashtags:

#AdamSiegel
#TennisClubsOfCanada
#KingstonRacquetCentre
#Pickleball
#PickleballCanada
#PickleballCommunity
#RacketSports
#Padel
#KitchenConversations
#PickleballPodcast
#ActiveLiving
#SportsCommunity
#DinkDropDrive

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.

And if you want the full experience, including the visuals, head over to YouTube and watch the episode at

https://www.youtube.com/@KitchenConversationspodcast

Or search Kitchen Conversations Pickleball Podcast

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.