WELCOME TO THE POCONO PICKLEBALL PLAYER NETWORK

Welcome to the Pocono Player Network! A new way to connect, compete, and grow through level-based pickleball play across the Pocono region.

Whether you're a seasoned player or just discovering the joy of pickleball, this network is designed to help you find matches that fit your skill level, schedule, and style—while building a stronger, more connected community.

🧭 What’s the Goal?

To create level-based play options for Pocono pickleball players by organizing events that reflect each player’s ability and preferences. No more mismatched games or guesswork—just great play, great people, and great courts.

🛠️ How It Works

1. Join TeamReach: Search for and join the group PAopen

2. Fill Out the Survey: Visit the Pocono Players website and complete the player survey https://tinyurl.com/570Players

This helps us build a dynamic database of:

• Local courts

• Player levels

• Willing event hosts

• Nearby court access

• And other useful info to make scheduling smooth and efficient

FILL OUT THE SURVEY HERE

📅 How Play Will Be Organized

Once we have hosts, they’ll become TeamReach leaders and start scheduling level-based events across multiple Pocono courts. Each player will have their self-assessed level listed next to their name, making it easy to join events that match your game.

• Hosts will post weekly events by level (or social format)

• Players can join directly via the TeamReach calendar

🧐 What If Someone’s Level Doesn’t Match?

We’ve built a respectful feedback system to keep play fair and enjoyable:

• Players can anonymously submit a level reporting form

• If a player receives consistent feedback, I’ll send a standardized message with constructive notes and suggestions for improvement

This isn’t about exclusion—it’s about maintaining the integrity of level-based play while supporting growth.

(see sample message sent here)

🧠 What’s In It for Me?

This begins as a community initiative. I’m launching it because I believe in the power of organized play to bring people together.

As a coach and instructor who travels throughout the Pocono region, I’m available for lessons and clinics to help players improve and find the right fit in their level groups. That’s where I can offer personalized support and guidance—where it’s mutually beneficial.

If the network grows and requires significant time and management, a small fee may be introduced for new members to help sustain operations. But rest assured: Anyone who joins during this launch phase will always be part of the free network.

This is about building something meaningful—and making sure it lasts.

🤝 What Do We Need to Make This Work?

• Participation

• Willing hosts and area organizers

• A shared commitment to fair play, community spirit, and continuous improvement

Let’s build a network that reflects the best of pickleball: competitive, welcoming, and fun. Thanks for being part of the movement. See you on the courts!

— Zach Founder, Pocono Player Network

After the initial phases there will be dedicated webpages for the following information

-Player directory (and play zip code)

-Court Directory 

-Communication forms - i.e the level feedback form

This will be live in about two weeks depending on number of participants.