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

Keith C. Lewis is an author, researcher, and storyteller devoted to bringing overlooked narratives to light. With a deep appreciation for personal resilience, leadership, and the power of presence, Lewis writes biographies that explore the human spirit beyond the headlines. His work is defined by thoughtful storytelling, emotional clarity, and a passion for amplifying voices that lead with purpose rather than volume. Five Rings, One Voice: The Untold Story of Ron Harper is his most compelling project to date-a tribute to the enduring power of humility, character, and quiet strength. Lewis draws on years of research, interviews, and personal insight to craft stories that resonate across generations, cultures, and professions. When he's not writing, Keith speaks with emerging leaders, mentors young storytellers, and continues to explore the themes of identity, transformation, and legacy in his work.