PFA YOUTH PAGE

03/19/2026

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

02/22/2026

Thank You to the Elks Lodge!

I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Elks Lodge organization for their generous donation to the PFA Junior program. Your support means a great deal to us and will have a significant impact on the lives of our young participants.

A special shoutout goes to Paul Yagual for his efforts in coordinating this wonderful contribution. His dedication and commitment to our cause have been invaluable.

Thank you once again for your generosity and support. We look forward to the positive changes your donation will bring to our program and community. We are excited about building a long-lasting relationship that will help us continue to provide our youth with a safe platform where they can improve their health through active exercise and gain confidence in their everyday lives.

Mike Melendez
PFA President

11/02/2025

Memory!!!

As an all-time great and PFA Paddleball Hall of Famer, Howie Hammer, Mr. Paddleball, presented a trophy to Evan at one of the PFA's Junior Paddleball tournaments. At that time, Evan was one of the brightest young talents in the sport, possessing all the skills needed to excel in Paddleball. Unfortunately, he developed an interest in other sports and stopped playing Paddleball. I believe that if the Paddleball Juniors community had been larger, giving him the opportunity to meet more kids, he might have continued in the sport.

This example illustrates a significant challenge that has impacted the growth of Paddleball: many talented kids who started in the PFA Youth program have shifted their interests to other sports and ceased playing Paddleball. We need to tackle this issue to reclaim these young talents and accelerate the growth of our beloved sport. As I always say, the youth are Paddleball's future!

Hopefully, as has happened before, he will make a comeback someday and deliver many thrilling "PowPows" 💥

Mike M.

10/09/2025

Big thanks to
Marjorie Garcia
for all your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

10/05/2025

Thanks Ray Sanchez!!
You have been a big part of this phenomenon!!

PFA is a non-profit(501 c 3) organization. Our main goal is to provide our youth a safe place where they learn the fundamentals of the sport of Paddleball

08/30/2025

My favorite drill at the Juniors Paddleball clinics. Check out some of the students who are quickly moving up the ranks!

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08/29/2025

08/29/2025

08/27/2025

Juniors Paddleball Clinics at the Hollywood Beach Paddleball Battle Tournament

Hello ,
I am excited to share that I will be in Florida for the Hollywood Beach Paddleball Battle tournament taking place November 6th through 9th. As part of this event, I plan to add Juniors Paddleball clinics, just as I did two years ago.

If you know any kids aged 9-19 who would be interested in attending, please reach out to me or Maddie. You can text or call me at 917-306-0542.

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Thank you in advance for your support!

Best,
Mike M.

08/27/2025

Our Future Paddleball Stars!

I am continually impressed by the remarkable teamwork displayed by Jon (11 years old) and Camila (8 years old) in their Paddleball matches. Every successful team must communicate effectively and strategize to enhance their performance, and it’s truly inspiring to see these young athletes already embracing such critical elements of the sport.

If they remain dedicated and continue to play together, they will undoubtedly become a formidable team.
Proud of my Paddleball kids!
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Mike M.