Overall, Ryan aims to show others who may have adaptive needs, that they can do this and encourages them to give it a shot. “Come play pickleball. There is a huge shortage of adaptive athletes ...

“The doors have been opened for me,” Ryan continued. “Pickleball wasn’t what I ever expected, but through it, I’ve found so many great relationships; Mike included.” ...

After a decade-long tennis career, Ryan picked up pickleball and, like many, loved it from the jump. Last year, he became the first-ever adaptive referee to call a USA pickleball match.