Avengers of the Week | Nicole Hobson, Sarah Ansboury, and Dan Santorum

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Here’s a first for us: pickleball! This week’s Avengers of the Week were nominated by GenderAvenger Kim Davis, United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) elite professional.

I would like to nominate Nicole Hobson as the Avenger of the Week. Nicole is the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) Manager who recently planned and executed a topnotch conference in Indian Wells, CA. At the conference, 4 of the 5 featured speakers were women. The last item on the conference agenda was a panel that featured 2 women and 2 men. In the sports world, this gender balance of conference speakers is exceptional and refreshing!

Other pickleball recognition should be extended to Sarah Ansboury who designed the PPR’s curriculum and certification programs. Also, Dan Santorum (PTR/PPR CEO) should be credited for his vision and support of these two amazing women to lead the way in our country’s fastest growing sport.

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Tennis pro Kim Davis wants everyone to know about Nicole Hobson, Sarah Ansboury and Dan Santorum from @pprpickleball, three people making a difference in gender equality in sports. #AvengerOfTheWeek #GenderAvenger https://www.genderavenger.com/blog/avengers-of-the-week-nicole-hobson-sarah-ansboury-dan-santorum