There are a lot of strategies and ways to be competitive in pickleball. “I have more advantages when it comes to pickleball compared to basketball. “I never thought I would like pickleball and I was scared at first because of my physical disability, but I decided to try it and I liked it a lot,” Carrion said. I can tell he's really happy with pickleball because it’s helped him so much – not just his body, but with his mentality.”Ĭarrion, a longtime basketball fan, was initially skeptical of the sport and whether he would be motivated to play, but decided to give it a try. “He's started talking to everyone and making jokes, and he feels very secure around people. He fell in love with pickleball after picking up a paddle two years ago when his mother, Monica Lopez, recommended he try it out. The Hemet, California native was born with cerebral palsy, with limited use of the left side of his body. Now 15 years old, Carrion just won gold in a recent pickleball tournament. When Raymond Carrion was six months old, doctors told his family that he would not be able to walk. Raymond has since become an Advocate with Selkirk Sport and we look forward to his continued success on and off the court! The following Article was published by USA Pickleball in December, 2022.
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