Notes on running a pickleball group
Notes on organizing pickleball groups and clubs, from the person who writes the code.
How Pickleball ELO Ratings Work
What an ELO rating actually measures, how the number moves after a win or a loss, why singles and doubles need separate ratings, and how ELO differs from DUPR and the 2.0 to 5.0 skill scale.
How to Organize a Recurring Pickleball Group
A practical guide to starting a weekly pickleball group and keeping it running: how many players you need, picking a slot, splitting court costs, keeping games competitive, and what to stop doing in the group chat.
Who Owes Who: Fixing the Worst Part of Organizing a Session
Whoever books the court also becomes the unpaid accountant. Here's why e-transfer-and-remember doesn't scale, and what actually fixes it.
Win Rate Is Lying to You: Tracking Stats That Actually Matter
Raw win percentage doesn't know who you played. Here's why ELO, singles/doubles splits, and season resets tell you more than a win-loss record ever will.
Fair Doubles Rotations: More Than Just Taking Turns
Round-robin partner rotation feels fair. It isn't, once skill gaps enter the picture. Here's what to optimize for instead.
How to Stop Re-Posting 'Who's In Friday?' Every Week
Group chats are a fine way to meet up once. They're a bad way to run a standing weekly pickleball session. Here's what actually fixes it.