Husband & wife business partners, Patrick Sullivan Jr. and Ashley Leroux Sullivan, aka. “Pashley” — the CEO & CMO of Jigsaw Health, are Co-founders of the Arizona Pickleball League, The Orchard Indoor Pickleball venue at Jigsaw Health, and Executive Producers of “Breaking Pickleball”, the world’s first Pickleball documentary which came out this April of this year.
They fell in love with Pickleball in 2018. Shortly after becoming full blown pickleball addicts, their company Jigsaw Health created a sugar-free electrolyte drink called “Pickleball Cocktail” which has quickly become the #1 hydration choice for pickleballers around the country. In the summer of 2022, they opened The Orchard @ Jigsaw Health – the first of its kind, indoor boutique pickleball stadium. By the spring of 2023, Patrick and Ashley had a vision to start a professional pickleball league where they could host matches at The Orchard and live stream the events to YouTube on Tuesday Nights.
Since the Arizona Pickleball League was such a unique concept, Patrick decided to hire Cole Uphaus to film a documentary about season 1 of The Arizona Pickleball League which led to the “Breaking Pickleball” docuseries.
We sat down with them to better understand their history with the beloved sport and why everyone should be watching the Breaking Pickleball docuseries.
“This is a must watch documentary for anyone, not just people who like pickleball because it’s a gripping human story with plenty of laughs…Pickleball just happens to be the medium.” – Patrick Sullivan Jr.
What should a viewer expect to learn about the sport and culture of pickleball through watching the documentary?
Viewers will see the Pickleball community coming together to support the league and their favorite players and teams as they battle to reach The Orchard Championship Cup.
Please share a little bit about Jigsaw Health.
Jigsaw Health makes the highest quality nutritional supplements including sugar-free electrolytes. Team Jigsaw is passionate about keeping pickleball players hydrated and cramp-free so they can play one more game…. five or six times.
Jigsaw’s motto: “It’s fun to feel good”.
Are there plans for a season 2 of Breaking Pickleball?
The filming of “Breaking Pickleball” season 2 is scheduled to begin in February of 2025 at the start of the next season of The Arizona Pickleball League.
What do you hope viewers take away from Breaking Pickleball?
Breaking Pickleball is being called “The FEEL GOOD sports documentary of the year.” So we hope viewers walk away with a big smile, and an itch to pick up a pickleball paddle.
What do you think it is about pickleball that lends to its popularity and its community engagement worldwide?
It lends itself to all walks of life and you just can’t help but have fun playing pickleball. It’s addictive in all the best ways!
About Breaking Pickleball
Breaking Pickleball is a captivating documentary series that offers an intimate look into the world of professional pickleball. Following the inaugural season of the Arizona Pickleball League (AZ PBL), the series delves into the challenges, triumphs, and rivalries faced by the five competing teams. Viewers gain exclusive access to the lives of professional players, witnessing their rigorous training routines and the intense competition on the court. Beyond the matches, the documentary explores the complex dynamics between players, coaches, and team owners as they navigate the highs and lows of the season. Additionally, Breaking Pickleball highlights the rapid growth of pickleball as a sport and the increasing popularity of professional leagues. Now streaming on Amazon Prime and PickleTV