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Kate Beck and Veronica “V” Beck both discovered pickleball in early 2022. What started as a fun new activity quickly became something more—an outlet, a passion, and eventually a purpose. They found themselves returning to the court again and again, drawn not only to the sport but to the sense of connection it created. Together, they began organizing casual women’s play sessions, unaware that they were laying the groundwork for what would become PickleBecks.
Early on, Kate and V noticed a demand: women wanted to play with others who matched their pace, skill level, and life stage. The first round robins filled immediately. If there had been more court space in Seattle, Kate believes they could have hosted fifty players a week.
As interest grew, the round robins evolved into ladders. One ladder grew to two, then six. Kate naturally stepped into the role of organizer—managing schedules, confirming attendance, tracking players, balancing numbers, and filling last-minute cancellations. V, meanwhile, used her technical background and skills to develop tools to manage all of their events, and became the steady instructional force, helping players learn fundamentals, regain confidence, and rediscover their competitive edge.
Alongside their close friend Yvonne Calavan, Kate and V co-founded SeaShore Picklers, a volunteer-driven women’s pickleball community that has grown to over 500 players across the greater Seattle area. Their efforts were never driven by ambition—they were driven by joy, community, and the desire to create a place where women could show up and belong.
Both Kate and V deepened their commitment to the sport by becoming certified pickleball instructors through the IPTPA. Their blend of structure, instruction, and community building is the foundation of PickleBecks.
For the first year and a half, everything they did was volunteer-based. Kate paid for courts, handled logistics, and often apologized while asking participants to contribute a few dollars here or there. V invested her time and coaching generously, never expecting anything in return.
Eventually, a friend encouraged them both to stop apologizing and begin charging for the time and energy it took to run their programming. Even now, Kate says their prices remain “very, very low compared to the market,” reflecting their desire to prioritize accessibility over profit.
Kate handles operations and community building—she tracks registrations, manages groups, and sets the tone. She jokes about having a “naughty list” for last-minute cancellations, a playful rule that somehow keeps everyone on their best behavior. V leads instruction, coaching players with a steady presence, warmth, and the technical skill that keeps people progressing week after week.
Together, they have created a rhythm that works:
Kate is the hugger and the organizer.
V is the teacher and the anchor.
Most PickleBecks players are senior women—many former competitive athletes who stepped away from sports while raising families or building careers. Now, they’re returning to competition with a different mindset and different bodies. Kate sees that tension daily, and V sees it in technique, pacing, and the need for injury-aware instruction.
Their community unintentionally became women-centered. Men’s programming never filled the same way; the co-ed groups work well, but the heart of PickleBecks remains grounded in women supporting women. Kate and V both recognize that women often seek shared experience, connection, and a sense of belonging—not just match play.
The PickleBecks culture is intentional: welcoming, generous, and anchored in humor. Kate and V introduce people to each other, remember names, and encourage generosity and lighthearted competition.
Their foundational rule—now a community favorite—is simple:
“Have fun. Don’t be a jackass.”
It sets the tone: this is a place for joy, progress, kindness, and play.
Right now, Kate and V are organizing six consecutive 5-day winter pickleball retreats in Palm Springs, including lodging, court access, instruction from a local pro, and plenty of sunshine. With fifty participants already registered and space for seventy, the retreats blend community building with a welcome escape from Seattle’s winter.
It represents everything PickleBecks stands for: joy, connection, intentional community, and sustainable growth.
Kate and V have no desire to build an empire. They call PickleBecks their “twilight career”—something meaningful, sustainable, and fulfilling. They want work that supports their lives, supports their community, and supports the sport they love.
Their guiding purpose is simple and profound:
To create joyful community through pickleball.
Not just for those actively playing, but for anyone who wants to show up—to sit, chat, rest, laugh, or simply belong. Kate and V believe that community doesn’t depend on a paddle; it depends on people showing up for one another.
Together, they’ve built exactly that.
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