The conversation with director Ashley Underwood and writer Craig Coyne revolves around the growing popularity of pickleball, its unique social aspects, and the recent surge in pickleball courts and associations. The documentary Dreambreaker: A Pickleball Story captures the emergence of professional pickleball leagues, comparing it to the early days of major sports. The filmmakers highlight the cultural differences between tennis and pickleball, the financial investment in the sport, and its potential as an Olympic sport. They also discuss the competitive nature of pickleball, particularly in doubles formats, and the impact of the sport on communities. A written version of this interview originally ran at the San Antonio Current.
