“It’s the Sport of Today and the Future”: How The Hype Guys Entered the Political Sphere
November 29, 2023
When you imagine things ‘not going to plan’ in Las Vegas, you’re usually not thinking…
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Will is a full-time writer for Pickleball.com. Originally from Tallahassee, FL, he graduated from Southern Methodist University in May 2023 with degrees in journalism and Spanish.
Will discovered pickleball on YouTube in 2022 and fell in love with the sport after watching the Atlanta Open men’s singles final between Federico Staksrud and Rafa Hewett. He’s the ‘numbers’ guy on staff, specializing in articles about the more technical side of pickleball and pro competition.
Will hopes to get into pickleball commentary and would love to compete at the pro level if he ever gets good enough. He can be found playing at Cole Park in Dallas after work most days. Away from pickleball, Will enjoys listening to country artists like Aaron Watson and Flatland Cavalry, watching any sport except golf, and playing Texas hold ‘em poker.
Articles from Will Daughton
Doubling Down: Thursday’s Paired Action Doesn’t Disappoint
November 10, 2023
Rain throughout Dallas moved Thursday’s matches inside and made for cooler temperatures, but the day’s…
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Top Seeds, Upsets, and Injury: Breaking Down Wednesday Afternoon’s Pro Action
November 9, 2023
Pro singles, gender doubles, and mixed doubles play kicked off on Wednesday at the Biofreeze…
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