Holly Vo
Holly Vo is a former collegiate badminton player who rediscovered her competitive spirit through pickleball. After casually hitting at a family gathering, Holly, her husband Vuong, and their son Carter bought their first paddles and walked into Carmel Mountain Recreation Center without knowing anyone. They found an entire community. Today, pickleball is woven into Holly’s family life, with nearly 16 relatives joining the fun. Competitive, welcoming, and deeply connected to the CMR community, Holly represents the social heartbeat that makes pickleball more than just a game.
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Aug. 21, 2026
FROM COURT TO COMMUNITY
Episode 1: From Court to Community For Episode 1, we’re starting with what 44X20 is really all about. Sam sits down with JT Nerio, Holly Vo, and Chi Pecache, three friends who represent the competition, personalities, friendships, and community that make pickleball so much more than just a game. They talk about how they found pickleball, why the sport creates such strong connections, some of their funniest moments on the court, and what they would miss most if pickleball disappear...