Director of Partnerships & Growth at Break the Love

One of the best parts of pickleball is how global—and how small—the community still is.

We’re opening conversations around partnerships for an upcoming international tournament. If you’re already working in global sports, travel, wellness, or equipment and curious what this next phase looks like, let’s talk.

Kim Bastien

Co-Founder of Empower Pickleball, Entrepreneur, Board Member at Pickleball for Good Fund and Public Speaker

What an inspiring story in pickleball right now — and one worth celebrating.

Chris Clark and Toss & Spin are redefining what it means to grow the game by putting play first, not logos. From the earliest days of turning parking lots into vibrant courts to running free skills clinics and introducing thousands of first-time players to the sport, Chris has built something rooted in access, experience, and community. 

Toss & Spin isn’t about big banners or social impressions — it’s about creating space where people can learn, play, and fall in love with racket sports. With 8,000+ classes, 600+ events, and activations in over 40 cities, they’ve shown what real impact looks like when play leads the way. 

Chris’s leadership reminds us that pickleball’s growth isn’t just about numbers — it’s about meaningful experiences that bring people together on and off the court.

Proud to highlight this story and the kind of community-first energy that moves our sport forward. 🏓💛

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Toss & Spin: Putting Play First, Not Logos — Empower Pickleball

Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Toss & Spin (Tennis, Pickleball, & Padel - Classes, Pop Up Events, and Consulting)

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Do you travel with sports equipment on business trips? If yes, what do you travel with? 

If no, do you rent equipment where you travel to? Or participate in zero activity?

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