Debbie Rubin

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Debbie Rubin walked into Scripps Ranch Recreation Center knowing nothing about pickleball and was immediately intimidated by the competition. After giving herself a serious pep talk, she stepped onto the court, discovered a welcoming community, and never stopped coming back. Warm, generous, and always ready for fun, Debbie is the other half of the “Banger Sisters,” even though she still insists they are trying to develop a soft game. Her friendship with Susan has given her strength, laughter, and countless memories. Debbie believes the pickleball community changed her life in the best possible way by giving her friendships that extend far beyond the court.

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Sept. 11, 2026

🚨 PICKLEBALL AUNTIE ALERT 🚨

Episode 6: Auntie Alert 🚨🏓 We’ve done the uncs. Now it’s time for the aunties. Susan Duffy and Debbie Rubin, better known around the Scripps Ranch Rec Center as the Banger Sisters, join Sam for an episode filled with friendship, laughter, questionable first impressions and absolutely no commitment to the soft game. 💥 They talk about walking into the rec center for the first time, finding a community that feels like family and why pickleball is basically the Cheers bar without the ...