Catherine Parenteau and Anna Leigh Waters secured a gold medal at the latest PPA Tour event in Tucson, Arizona. The duo returned to competition after a three-week break, using the time to train and refine their game. Their determination and teamwork helped them achieve another major victory.
Hard Work Pays Off
Parenteau shared her excitement on Instagram, stating,
“Three weeks off is pretty unusual, so it was great to use that time to work on some new things, train a little harder, and come back rested and ready. It felt so nice to see our hard work paying off!”-(Catherine Parenteau)
She highlighted their shared mindset,
“One thing @a.l.waters_a1 and I have in common is that we never give up and always believe in each other, no matter the obstacles—and I believe that mindset is at the heart of our team’s success.”-(Catherine Parenteau)
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Support from Coaches and Teammates
Parenteau credited her team and coaches for their role in the achievement.
“A huge shoutout to @athenatrouillot.pb and @waters_pb for being the best coaches, always having our backs, and making sure we’re ready every step of the way.”-(Catherine Parenteau)
She also expressed gratitude to the PPA Tour for organizing the event and thanked her mixed doubles partner, Federico Staksrud, for his support.
Looking Ahead
The victory in Tucson adds to the impressive track record of Parenteau and Waters, reinforcing their status as one of the top teams in professional pickleball. With their strong work ethic and commitment to continuous improvement, they will aim for further success in upcoming tournaments.
News in Brief: Catherine Parenteau and Anna Leigh Waters
Catherine Parenteau and Anna Leigh Waters won gold at the PPA Tour event in Tucson, Arizona. After a three-week break, they returned stronger and credited their coaches and teammates for their success. Parenteau highlighted their resilience and teamwork as key factors in their victory.
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