Tanner Tomassi’s Pickleball Journey: Tanner Tomassi, a professional pickleball player, shared his journey from beachside living in New Jersey to social media success during an interview in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with “Off the Court with the APP.” His dedication to daily content helped him gain 100,000 Instagram followers in 597 days.
From Beaches to the Pickleball Court
Tomassi grew up near the beach in New Jersey and spent much of his youth surfing. He later moved to Boca Raton, Florida, to pursue pickleball seriously. “I moved down to Florida for pickleball to Boca Raton, which is on the beach. So I constantly cannot get away from it,” he said.
Beyond the court, Tomassi is a fan of reading. He credits one book in particular for changing his life. “My favorite book of all time that completely transformed my life, I’m so thankful for it, is Rich Dad Poor Dad,” he said.
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Turning a Lesson into a Lifestyle
While in college, Tomassi streamed video games online and had a surprising moment of mentorship. “I eventually got on a phone call with him and I was like, I wanna be in your position. I wanna be the one sending the money instead of the one receiving the money,” Tomassi said. The mentor advised him to read Rich Dad Poor Dad, which sparked Tomassi’s desire to take control of his future.
How Pickleball Became the Focus
Tomassi found pickleball during the pandemic. He began playing casually with friends in college. After graduating, he worked briefly in real estate but felt unsure about his future. “I was kinda like, I don’t really know if I wanna do this,” he admitted.
So he moved to Florida and went “all in” on pickleball. He also decided to start posting daily instructional tips on social media. “Even if I do all that training and I don’t perform in the moment on the pickleball court, at least I’ll have this following to show for,” he said.
Growth Through Daily Practice
Tomassi has posted one video tip each day since starting his Instagram account. “The superpower is just discipline,” he said. His past experience with video game streaming gave him the mindset to stay consistent. “I streamed for three years every single day, two hours in the morning, two hours at night. I missed maybe nine days in three years,” he explained.
Advice for Others Looking to Follow
Tomassi encourages others to try different things and take action. “If anything interests you the slightest bit, then just go try and explore it,” he said. “The worst thing you can do is just procrastinate. Just throw yourself in the fire, and you’ll figure it out and just become a better person in the process.”
What Comes Next
Tomassi’s discipline and creativity have helped him build a strong online presence. His story shows how dedication to small, daily habits can lead to large achievements. Young athletes and content creators may look to him as a model for turning passion into purpose.
News in Brief: Tanner Tomassi’s Pickleball Journey
Tanner Tomassi grew a 100,000-follower pickleball brand in 597 days through daily videos and strong discipline. His story, shared in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, highlights how consistency, reading, and taking action led him from gaming to sports and social media success.
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