Anna Leigh Waters: Queen of the Court: The Story of a Teen Prodigy Who Transformed Pickleball and Inspired a Generation

By Keith C Lewis

This biography traces Anna Leigh Waters' journey from a homeschooled Florida girl with a paddle in her hand to a world-renowned teenage athlete at the forefront of pickleball's explosion in popularity. Through 15 richly detailed chapters and a powerful conclusion, the book explores: ✅ Her early beginnings: Playing pickleball with her mom during a hurricane evacuation - and discovering a life-changing passion. ✅ Her rapid rise: Becoming a pro at age 12 and shattering expectations across age and gender lines. ✅ Her challenges: Managing pressure, expectations, and fame while still growing up. ✅ Her leadership: Inspiring the next generation and using her platform to promote inclusion, discipline, and global sport expansion. ✅ The sport itself: How Anna Leigh became a symbol of pickleball's potential to go Olympic, reach international audiences, and become a respected global game

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 338466356X
• ISBN13: 9783384663566
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Chester Writes Publications
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"