Liam and Kaela, known together on the court as Sizzle, brought the heat at our last major event, taking first place in the Mixed Doubles division. We had the chance to ask them some questions about their strategies, memorable moments, and what they have planned for the future.
Sizzle - Mixed Doubles Champions
Kaela and I started playing with our $10 paddles in the summer of 2024, and it quickly became something we both looked forward to. Once we found people to play against, we were hooked and loved improving and competing together.
— Liam Greening
Yeah, we both grew up playing other sports. The joy of competing kind of disappears after high school, so finding a new sport to learn and challenge ourselves with has been a lot of fun.
— Liam Greening
We thought it would be fun to play together, and we know each other’s game pretty well. It just made sense to give it a shot as a team.
— Liam Greening
We wanted to play hard, stay positive, and enjoy it no matter what happened. We were lucky to find our rhythm early and had an absolute blast competing.
— Liam Greening
It’s honestly just fun — well, when we’re playing well and winning, lol.
— Liam Greening
On the court, it’s all about communication and trusting each other’s shots. Off the court, it’s supporting one another and remembering that, at the end of the day, it’s just a game — our relationship always comes first.
— Liam Greening
We usually get a few games in before the event, focus on consistency, and make sure we’re rested. We don’t overcomplicate it — we just want to go in feeling ready and connected.
— Liam Greening
Competing pushes us to grow. It’s fun to test ourselves, and you learn a lot more about your game (and your mindset) when there’s something on the line.
— Liam Greening
We’d love to keep improving and place in a few more tournaments. Mostly, we just want to stay active, keep having fun, and keep getting better together.
— Liam Greening
It depends on the day! I might show it more, but Kaela’s quietly just as competitive — maybe even more.
— Liam Greening
The people we’ve met through pickleball are incredible — supportive, friendly, and always willing to help you get better, even when you’re just starting out. It’s such a welcoming group.
— Liam Greening
Don’t overthink it — just sign up and have fun. Everyone’s there to learn and enjoy the day. The more relaxed you are, the better you’ll play.
— Liam Greening
It’s amazing how fast it’s growing. You see new courts, new players, and more organized events every month. I think it’s only going to get more competitive and even more connected as the community keeps expanding.
— Liam Greening
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