A New Era for the GPN Newsletter? | Win a Free JOOLA Paddle!

June 06, 2025

To our special members of the GPN Community,

We're super excited to present a very special edition of our current newsletter to you. Below you can become PART of our future and win a free JOOLA paddle, learn to master your speedups, and meet a game-changing pro player. Let’s dive in 🤩.

What Want YOU to Help Build What’s Next

Newsletters are fun, but we want what we do next to be more than fun. We’re creating a revolutionary new newsletter. And want it to be special, and not just for the GPN community, but created BY the GPN community. We’d love to hear your thoughts on WHICH areas of focus you would be most interested in for our new newsletter. Plus, as a thank you, we’ll give one person who fills out this poll a free JOOLA paddle (any paddle you want)!

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Master Speedups and Dominate the Kitchen

Dinking with consistency is essential—but as your game improves, so does your competition’s. Everyone can keep the ball in play. That’s where strategy comes in. You can pressure opponents with aggressive dinks, sure—but don’t forget about the speedup. It’s a game-changer when used right. Luckily, Coach Matt is breaking down exactly how (and when) to speed things up. 👇

Key Takeaways:

  • Look for high-bouncing balls to speed up—ideally ones that rise to about net height or slightly above.

  • Only go for a speedup when you're balanced and in control of your body.

  • Keep your speedups disguised. Make them look just like dinks so your opponent can’t see them coming.

  • After you speed up, keep your paddle up and stay in a strong ready position to handle the counterattack.

Player PROfile - Jill Braverman

Jill Braverman is one of the most dynamic and accomplished figures in pickleball today—both on and off the court. Her journey began as an actress and model for brands like Nike and Adidas, but it was on the tennis court where her competitive edge took hold. A top 20 nationally ranked junior player, she went on to compete at the Division I level for Pepperdine University before transitioning into the tech world.

After founding her own tech startup, Braverman joined Universal Tennis Rating (UTR), where she helped drive innovation in player analytics and matchmaking. She later became the CEO of DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating), playing a key role in establishing it as the gold standard for pickleball ratings worldwide. From there, she served as Chief of Staff at Major League Pickleball, further cementing her influence in the sport’s executive landscape.

But Braverman wasn’t done competing. She turned her focus back to the court and has since become a dominant force on the APP Tour. Currently ranked among the top 3 women’s players, she has racked up over 8 pro gold medals and continues to impress with her fiery intensity, fast hands, and unmatched mental toughness.

Whether she's leading from the front office or the front line of competition, Jill Braverman is a true game-changer in the world of pickleball.

We appreciate you being part of our GPN community. Keep an eye out for many exciting new things coming SOON!

Warm regards,
The GPN Team