Life Lessons from Pickleball™
Life Lessons from Pickleball™
Shelley Maurer and Sher Emerick
E83: Melinda Alcosser: Pickleball With Purpose
32 minutes Posted Nov 25, 2025 at 8:00 am.
Meet Melinda And Her Origin Story
Picklepong Roots And Early Growth
Turning Play Into Purpose Through Travel
School Partnerships In Punta Cana
Carpe Dinkum Philosophy And Community
Uganda Project And Clean Water Vision
Building Transformational Travel With Heart
Ecuador And Galapagos Field Notes
Childhood Travel That Shaped A Mission
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How can pickleball and travel come together to create deeper connection, purpose, joy, and meaningful impact around the world? In this episode, Melinda Alcosser shares her unique journey from educator and co-founder of the Connecticut Experiential Learning Center to certified IPTPA coach, USA Pickleball ambassador, and travel expert creating intentional pickleball experiences through Carpe Dinkum Pickleball and With Heart Travel. Melinda talks about first discovering pickleball on Frye Island...