Episode 52: Next Gen Pickleball: 11-Year-Old Ethan Lefkowitz on Competing, Challenges, and Going Pro
Kitchen Talk: Pickleball EditionFebruary 26, 2025x
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Episode 52: Next Gen Pickleball: 11-Year-Old Ethan Lefkowitz on Competing, Challenges, and Going Pro

For the first time ever, an 11-year-old is joining the podcast! Ethan Lefkowitz is one of the youngest rising stars in pickleball, competing on the junior tour and already making a name for himself. Growing up in New York City, he learned the game by playing against adults, facing challenges and proving that age is just a number. Now a Selkirk-sponsored athlete, Ethan shares what it’s like to be the youngest player on the court, how he handles expectations, and his dreams of going pro. This episode is a glimpse into the future of pickleball.