2025 US Open Pickleball Championships: Day 6

 

3:02:05 Senior Pro Women's Doubles Gold Medal Match Courter/Carter vs Dawson/Williams

2025 US Open Pickleball Championships Playlist

Thousands compete at U.S. Open Pickleball Championships in Naples

 

Thousands compete at U.S. Open Pickleball Championships in Naples

2025 US Open Pickleball Championships Day 4 -

 

10:37 WD: Team Waters (Anna Leigh and Leigh Waters)

1:59:57 Anna Leigh Waters/Andre Agassi Press Conference 2:53:57 MD: Tanner Tomassi/Dancuart vs Cangelos/Leonard

Off The Court with Tanner Tomassi : How an Unknown Name Became A Pickleball Star

 

Riding the Wave: How Tanner Tomassi Surfed His Way to Pickleball Fame From New Jersey beaches to Florida courts, a book and relentless discipline fueled a social media empire in the making Introduction: FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — When you think of professional pickleball, you might picture sleek paddles, swift volleys, and packed bleachers. But for Tanner Tomassi, the rise of one of the sport’s most engaging personalities began not on a court but at the shoreline. In a recent segment of the Association of Pickleball Players’ “Off the Court,” host Deborah Lew sat down with the social-media-savvy pro who traded video-game streaming and real-estate listings for daily instructional clips that now reach thousands worldwide. His secret? A love of the ocean, a life-changing book, and the dogged discipline to post one tip a day—no matter what. 0:30 At The Beach Tomassi’s connection to the water runs deep. Growing up just two blocks from the beach in New Jersey, he spent his youth surfing “every day,” he recalls, eyes lighting up at the memory. Even after relocating to Boca Raton for pickleball, he never strays far from the sand, crediting those mornings on the waves with instilling the balance and rhythm he now brings to his play—and his online tutorials. 0:53 Book Worm Off the court, Tomassi transforms into a voracious reader. His favorite? Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad, the financial self-help classic he credits with “galvanizing” his entrepreneurial mindset. It was during a college phone call—after earning money as a video-game streamer—that a mentor first recommended the book, challenging Tomassi to shift from “receiver” to “sender” of wealth. The lesson stuck. 1:35 Pickleball and How the Book Translated to Your Success The pandemic introduced Tomassi to pickleball alongside college friends seeking a socially distant pastime. After graduation, he left a fledgling real-estate career behind, recalling, “I have no idea what I’m talking about” when it came to selling homes. Armed with Kiyosaki’s advocacy for action, he plunged into Florida’s pickleball scene. Applying the book’s principles, he treated each match—and each social-media post—as an investment, ensuring that even on an off day, his daily tip added value to his growing audience. 3:10 Advice Discipline tops Tomassi’s list for aspiring influencers and athletes alike. “Try everything,” he urges. Dive into new interests “even if it’s the slightest bit” intriguing. “Procrastination is the worst,” he warns, encouraging hopefuls to “throw yourself in the fire” and learn by doing. His own track record of livestreaming two hours twice daily for three years, missing only nine days, underscores the power of consistency. 3:30 Outro Deborah Lew closed the conversation, noting, “That is a wrap on this episode of Off the Court with the APP featuring Tanner Tomassi. I hope you learned a thing or two, because I sure did.” Summary: Tanner Tomassi’s path from New Jersey beachcomber to pickleball influencer illustrates the fusion of personal passion and strategic discipline. A formative love of surfing laid the groundwork for the balance he brings to his shots, while the financial lessons of Rich Dad Poor Dad inspired a shift from goal-setting to actionable commitment. His pandemic-era introduction to pickleball, coupled with a brief stint in real estate, ultimately led him to forsake the housing market and dive headfirst into the sport. By dedicating himself to one instructional video per day—mirroring his three-year streaming streak—Tomassi amassed a loyal following that now tunes in for tips, drills, and motivation. His story serves as a blueprint: embrace varied interests, seek out transformative guidance, and cultivate the unwavering consistency needed to turn expertise into an enduring enterprise.

Riding the Wave (One Tip a Day)" v2

Folk Verse 1
🎸
(Humming fades into singing)
Down by the Jersey shore, two blocks from the sea,
A boy with a board, just wild and free,
Surfing at sunrise, dreams in his hair,
Moved down to Boca, still chasing that air.
With the paddle in hand and the sand on his shoes,
Tanner found rhythm, he found his own groove,
Posting each day with a heart full of flame,
From beaches to bleachers, they’re chanting his name.
Jazzy Verse 2
🎷
(Book snaps closed, bass line walks in)
He flipped the page, yeah, Rich Dad Poor Dad,
Changed up his thinking from good to real bad,
Streaming those games, but he wanted much more,
Took a mentor's call, walked through that door,
Said, "Be the sender, not just the taker,"
Now he's the dreamer and the moneymaker,
One daily tip, man, he built his own tower,
Posting each sunrise, hour by hour.
90’s Rap Verse 3
🎤
(Drum machine kicks in, funky scratch sounds)
Yo, pandemic hits, grab a paddle, grab a ball,
Tanner’s in the driveway, breaking down the wall,
College homies call, "Yo, let's play for a spell!"
Next thing he knows, he’s playin' so well,
Real estate fades, yeah, forget those sales,
Pickleball courts where he sets his sails,
Posting each day like a mission, a vow,
Five hundred strong and he’s still sayin' how!
Consistency the game, discipline the way,
Throw yourself in the fire — no delay!
Folk Chorus (Fingerpicking returns)
🎸
🎶 Riding the wave, with the sun in his eyes,
One tip a day, and he’s aiming for the skies,
From New Jersey sands to Florida gold,
Tanner's story’s one that's gotta be told. 🎶
Jazzy Bridge
🎷
🎶 Try it all, don’t sit still,
Catch that spark, ride the thrill,
Throw yourself deep in the flame,
Come out stronger, know your name. 🎶
90’s Rap Breakdown
🎤
One more serve, one more spin,
Lessons stack up like the wins on wins,
Never missed a beat, never dropped the plan,
Posting every tip like a working man!
Surfboard dreams, court-side scenes,
Tanner Tomassi built more than a team—
He built a wave, and now he rides,
Tip by tip, tides on tides!
Folk Chorus Reprise and Outro
🎸
🎶 Riding the wave, with the sun in his eyes,
One tip a day, and he’s aiming for the skies,
From New Jersey sands to Florida gold,
Tanner’s story’s gotta be retold. 🎶
(Guitar fingerpicking fades out. Final soft vocal hum.)

📖 In-Depth Analysis of How the Song Was Written:

This song was carefully crafted to reflect both Tanner Tomassi’s story and the style and energy of his journey using three distinct musical flavors:

• Folk is used for the verses that tell his backstory (childhood at the beach, moving to Boca Raton, finding balance). Folk’s softness and fingerpicking patterns echo Tanner’s roots and nature-loving beginning.

• Jazzy sections bring in a more playful, flexible feel, matching the moment when Tanner’s life changed thanks to Rich Dad Poor Dad. The jazzy feel embodies opportunity and movement—just like turning a new page.

• 90’s Rap injects energy, representing Tanner’s hustle: pandemic pickleball, switching careers, daily posting discipline. Rap is fast, rhythmic, and motivational—perfect for reflecting his "grind" mentality.

The rhyming pattern was built to feel natural but punchy, blending internal rhymes ("sender / moneymaker," "ball / wall") and end rhymes ("sales / sails," "vow / how") to maintain a flowing, upbeat tempo.

The chorus uses classic folk repetition and emotional images—“sun in his eyes,” “riding the wave”—capturing the hopeful, inspiring message that resonates from his real-life story.

Finally, the arrangement (soft to jazzy to rap to soft again) mirrors Tanner’s arc:

• calm beginnings → exciting transformation → fast-paced grind → peaceful success.