ROANOKE, Va. – Trish Hammer has seen the growth of pickleball in the Roanoke Valley firsthand.
Two years since her first interview, and a national championship later, Hammer is embarking on a new journey with business partner Carter Turner, capitalizing on the strong foundation of pickleball in the region and breaking into the professional side of the sport.
“Never in my mind did I imagine that we would compete in this team format at the pro level,” Hammer said. “So it’s a dream come true.”…