Non-profit · Free for kids

Pickleball is for everyone.

Paddle Forward brings coaches, friends and gear to underprivileged kids — so every child gets a shot at the court.

Donate or volunteer Learn the game

Kids playing pickleball with a volunteer coach

Every kid deserves a paddle and a place to play.

We show up

Our coaches and volunteers bring nets, paddles and balls to schools, parks and community centers.

Kids play free

No fees, no gear needed. Just come ready to move, laugh and learn.

Skills grow

Beyond the dink and the serve: teamwork, confidence and a sport for life.

From the founder

Why I started Paddle Forward

I started Paddle Forward because I wanted more people to have access to pickleball. It’s a fun, easy sport — and it should be open to everyone.

A paddle and a court don’t cost much, but what happens on the court does. Kids learn to move, to focus and to cheer for one another — and the volunteers who show up to teach learn right alongside them. Pickleball brings people together in a way few sports do. That’s the part I want to share with as many kids as I can.

— Max Band

Highschool Student And Avid Racquet Sports Enthusiast