🎙️ On tonight’s episode we are talking to Sara Weiss 🎙️
- Pickleball Pro & Coach who began playing just two years ago and quickly climbed to a 4.54 DUPR rating, clinching the Canadian Women’s National Amateur Championship.
- Author & SassBoss: Who is known for leading with passion and grit, she hosts the highly rated “Passion & Pickleball With SassBoss Sara Weiss” podcast—sharing stories of overcoming adversity through sport.
- Advocate & Authority Figure: A transgender athlete who faced backlash at the US Open when ICONS attacked her eligibility—she responded with grace, humor, and undeniable strength.
🔥 Tonight she talks about how she recently stood tall on Piers Morgan Uncensored, challenging misconceptions about trans athletes. She calmly and eloquently countered stereotypes, reinforcing that:
- Wealth of training, not gender, explains her success.
- Her journey in sport is driven by passion, not by intent to dominate.
- Respect for opponents and the game above all—that’s Sara’s philosophy.
🎯 Powering Pickleball via @heckyeah_pickleball
- On Instagram she’s @heckyeah_pickleball—sharing tournament clips, pro tips, and her journey playing alongside elite stars like Chad Flynn and Jeremiah Norton
- She’s built Team Emerald, ranking 2nd in semi-pro team events, and regularly hosts clinics for women looking to bring heat with heart.
📚 Author & Motivational Leader
- In her podcast and public speaking, Sara centers on “Mindset, resilience, and limitless living.”
- A feature interview with the Canadian Psychological Association’s Mind Full explores her personal story with gender, sport, and mental health:
Sports, gender, and…pickleball? With Sara Weiss - Canadian Psychological Association
Sports, gender, and...pickleball? With Sara Weiss - YouTube
Sara’s story is one of boldness, integrity, and breaking boundaries. From clay courts in Canada to televised debates and global coaching platforms, she lives out her motto: Kick some a$$—have a blast.
Hit “PLAY” to dive into the full conversation with a remarkable athlete—Coach, Author, and SassBoss, Sara Weiss.
Want to connect? Find her on Instagram at @heckyeah_pickleball and dive into her “Passion & Pickleball” podcast for mindset magic.
Let’s rally.