In this episode of The Sideline Podcast, Mark Abbott (Executive Director, CYA), Scott Liskey (Brand & Sponsorship Director), and Zack Welch (General Manager, The Fieldhouse) provide an insider view of the explosive growth of pickleball in the Fairfax and broader Northern Virginia area.

The team breaks down why indoor facilities are thriving amidst local HOA noise complaints, the strong community culture developing at the CYA Fieldhouse, and why the sport is rapidly capturing a younger demographic. Beyond the courts, the hosts recap recent golf outings, detail the upcoming Ellie’s Hats charity golf tournament, share their go-to Blackstone griddle recipes, and test their NFL history knowledge with sports trivia.

Episode Highlights:

• [00:00] Introductions and sponsor shoutout (Titan Services).
• [00:54] Golf recaps, sub-three-hour rounds, and equipment struggles.
• [02:25] Details on the Ellie's Hats Charity Golf Tournament (October 10th) supporting pediatric cancer research.
• [03:16] Blackstone Griddle cooking: Sausage, peppers, and family go-to recipes.
• [04:37] NFL History Trivia: Identifying the oldest franchises operating under their original names.
• [05:40] The Pickleball Boom: Zack Welch details the demographic shift and the operational impact of HOA noise complaints on outdoor courts.
• [09:23] The CYA Fieldhouse Advantage: Affordable memberships, uncapped play hours, and building culture through community potlucks.
• [10:52] Next Episode Preview: Dylan Sutherland, Operations Director at Virginia Valor, joining to discuss travel soccer.Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KhzWz9lhapg