Anna Leigh Waters: Queen of the Court

ISBN-13: 9783384663559 / Angielski / Miękka / 2025 / 148 str.

Keith C. Lewis

Opis

This biography traces Anna Leigh Waters' journey from a homeschooled Florida girl with a paddle in her hand to a world-renowned teenage athlete at the forefront of pickleball's explosion in popularity.Through 15 richly detailed chapters and a powerful conclusion, the book explores: Her early beginnings: Playing pickleball with her mom during a hurricane evacuation - and discovering a life-changing passion. Her rapid rise: Becoming a pro at age 12 and shattering expectations across age and gender lines. Her challenges: Managing pressure, expectations, and fame while still growing up. Her leadership: Inspiring the next generation and using her platform to promote inclusion, discipline, and global sport expansion. The sport itself: How Anna Leigh became a symbol of pickleball's potential to go Olympic, reach international audiences, and become a respected global game