Ken Herrmann and APP Tour: Mia McNeil, host of AARP Connected, sat down with Ken Herrmann, founder of the Association of Pickleball Players and the national APP Tour, to talk about the fast-growing sport of pickleball. The episode aired on NewsChannel5 Plus as part of a series covering issues important to Tennesseans.
Talking Pickleball with Ken Herrmann
In this episode, Mia McNeil explored the rise of pickleball with Ken Herrmann, who created the Association of Pickleball Players and started the national APP season.
The show focused on how the sport is growing across the country. Ken Herrmann spoke about the energy behind the pickleball community and why the game has become so popular with people of all ages.
AARP Connected Covers a Wide Range of Topics
AARP Connected is a show that brings important conversations to Tennessee families. It is produced in partnership with NewsChannel5 Plus and features two new episodes each month.
Topics include support for caregivers, resources for veterans, ways to avoid scams, and tips for brain health. The show also shines a light on fun, positive trends like pickleball.
Why the Conversation Matters
The episode helped highlight the importance of staying active and connected. By featuring Ken Herrmann, the show gave viewers a look at how one person helped build a national tour around a sport that brings people together.
Pickleball continues to gain fans of all ages, and this conversation is part of the reason more people are getting involved in the sport.
News in Brief: Ken Herrmann and APP Tour
On AARP Connected, Mia McNeil interviewed Ken Herrmann, founder of the Association of Pickleball Players and the national APP Tour. The episode, aired by NewsChannel5 Plus, focused on the sport’s growth. The show is part of a series that tackles important topics for families across Tennessee.
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