Hank Reed
Hank Reed is the host of The Pickleball Pitch, a podcast built around the business, personalities, culture, and rapid growth of pickleball. With a background in sales, professional sports, relationship-building, and brand development, Hank brings a unique voice to the game by blending real conversations with industry insight.
Through The Pickleball Pitch, Hank's goal is to highlight the people moving the sport forward while creating a platform that connects pickleball culture with business opportunity, competition, lifestyle, and community.
Pickleball Pitch provides an opportunity to Pitch In — connecting communities to make a positive impact and the world a little better.
Play with Purpose and Pitch In.
Experience
- —Play-by-Play Broadcaster
- —Front Office — Cleveland Guardians
- —Front Office — Cleveland Cavaliers
- —ReedPR — Agency working with professional athletes and entertainers
- —Executive Board Member
- —Corporate Sales Executive
- —Court Cred: Under Review
Education
- —Miami University
- —Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Our Story
About the Pitch
At Pickleball Pitch, our mission is to celebrate the stories, people, and community behind the game — connecting the pickleball community and inspiring others to play with purpose.
Play with Purpose and Pitch In.
What Pickleball Pitch In Does
Pickleball Pitch In brings people together through the game of pickleball to play with purpose. Our mission Is to use the energy, fun, and community of pickleball to support meaningful causes, create connection, and make a positive impact both on and off the court.
Short Bio
For Hank Reed, pickleball has become more than just a sport — it has been a source of strength, healing, and purpose. Through life's challenges, the game helped him rebuild confidence, find community, stay active, and focus on something positive. Pickleball gave Hank a way to connect with others, keep moving forward, and turn personal adversity into a mission to help people through the power of play.
Why We're Here
The Mission
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America — and it's not slowing down. But behind the stats and the viral clips, there's a real community of people who show up to the courts every week, make friends, and keep coming back. Pickleball Pitch exists to tell that story. One episode, one conversation, one rally at a time.
Our Values
What We Stand For
Real Talk
No fluff, no gatekeeping. Just honest conversations about the game we love.
Community First
Pickleball is about people. Every episode celebrates the players building this sport from the ground up.
All Levels Welcome
Whether you just picked up a paddle or you've been playing for years, this show is for you.
Always Learning
The game is always evolving. We dig into strategy, gear, and mindset so you can keep improving.
Contribute to Society
Pickleball brings people together across ages, backgrounds, and skill levels. We believe sport has the power to strengthen communities and make the world a little better.