Atascadero Pickleball Club

08/08/2026

07/28/2026

In the final installment of his 10-part series, David explores what happens when everything on the court finally clicks—the effortless, locked-in experience known as the flow state.
While we often chase better shots or faster reaction times, the most magical moments in pickleball occur when the game seems to slow down and instinct takes over without overthinking. In Part Ten of The Mental Side of Pickleball, we look at how bringing together presence, patience, and mental stillness opens the door to total focus (and why you don't have to be a pro to tap into it). Discover how letting go of control on the court allows your best, most natural game to surface effortlessly.

Read post here:

Part Ten of The Mental Side of PickleballBy David PascollaThis is the final article in my 10-part series, The Mental Side of Pickleball. In many ways, it brings together everything we've explored along the way. Throughout this series, we've talked about the power of presence, resetting after mistake...

07/28/2026

The 2026 Summer Palooza BBQ is here! Keep Friday, August 7th open for some fun and excitement!

There will be a Round Robin tournament for both the Gym and Outside Courts. The play will begin outside at 8:30 AM and inside at 9:15 AM. Be sure to show up 30 minutes before your playtime to get a number from the BINGO ball, as this will be random play for everyone.

The Gym will have two courts for the Round Robin, and the third court will be reserved for Recreational play in case there are participants who prefer not to play in the tournament. The games will be 8 minutes in length to get as many games as possible for all players, and all games will end at 10:30 AM.

The BBQ will start immediately after play, where you can enjoy bragging about your scores or listening to others talk about their games. There will also be door prizes! You will be given a raffle ticket upon arrival, and you might just go home with a fun prize.

Please be sure to bring plenty to drink, as we will supply the hot dogs, chips, and fixin’s, but no beverages.

This is going to be a lot of fun and you don’t want to miss it! We hope you will sign up by August 3rd

*The link to sign up is in the email you received a few weeks ago

06/01/2026

In his latest post, David dives into the power of a quiet mind, showing us how to silence the internal and external commentary that follows a missed shot. While we can spend years chasing perfect technique, the players who truly elevate their game are the ones who develop mental stillness.
In Part Nine of The Mental Side of Pickleball, we look at how to slip under the surface to find real clarity and freedom on the courts (and a local club member who models this beautifully!).
Learn how removing the emotional drama from a mistake softens your grip, relaxes your breath, and lets your natural instincts take over.

Read post here: https://www.atascaderopickleball.com/post/the-power-of-quieting-the-noise-part-nine-of-the-mental-side-of-pickleball

05/07/2026

Head on over to our club’s website and click News to read Lauren’s interview. 🏓☀️

04/26/2026

More strong showings by:
Rachel Moman and Richard Rasavac 3.5 Mixed Doubles Gold

Lauren Phelps and Sherif Fikri 2.5 Mixed Doubles Gold

Vicente Felix and Jose Diaz 4.0 Men’s Doubles Silver

04/26/2026

Big congrats to Ann Holland and Rachel Moman on their 2nd place at the Women’s 3.5 Wine Classic 🙌🏓👊🏻

04/23/2026

Pickleball Court Net Extension—Job Well Done!

On Thursday, April 23, at 7:30 a.m., nine men and three women gathered at the outdoor pickleball courts and got straight to work. With extension poles clamped to the fencing, cable hung, and netting carefully installed, the team added an additional 4.5 feet of fencing to help keep balls on the courts and the games moving.

A huge thank‑you goes to the leader of the pack, Dick Avery, and his outstanding work crew: Steve Edmonston, Jerry Leetham, Frank Clyburn, Paul Jordan, Mark Bradford, Brad Matts, Bob Brown, and Curtis Larsen. Their teamwork and dedication made quick work of a big project.

Meanwhile, Colleen Avery, with fantastic assistance from Marilyn Elliott, Marie Larsen, and Tina Huddleston, tackled the shed—cleaning, organizing, and sending many Black Widow spiders off in search of new homes.

The Club sincerely thanks its members for providing the funds to purchase all the necessary supplies, and to everyone who contributed their time and effort to see this project successfully completed. Well done, everyone!

04/21/2026

In his latest post, David Pascolla dives into one of the most overlooked skills in pickleball: patience. Why do so many points slip away not from bad shots, but from rushed decisions? And how can learning to slow down, stay composed, and trust the rally completely change your results?

If you’ve ever felt the urge to speed things up—or force a winner that wasn’t there—this one will hit home.

By David PascollaMost Points Are Lost to ImpatienceMost recreational pickleball points aren’t lost because of skill—they’re lost because someone gets impatient.Watch a few games at our Atascadero courts and it becomes obvious. A rally develops—dinks, resets, nothing to attack. Then someone s...