What happens when you take a beloved sport like pickleball and introduce it to some of the toughest environments in the country? Former financial professional Roger BelAir reveals his unexpected journey to bringing pickleball to prisons in this eye-opening episode. Inspired by a chance viewing of a 60 Minutes segment, Roger found himself proposing the idea to Cook County Jail and, thanks to a fortuitous moment involving Sheriff Tom Dart's daughter, was invited to teach inmates. Roger's story unfolds as he shares his initial apprehensions and the transformative power of the sport. You'll hear about inmates charged with serious crimes, shedding their tough exteriors and embracing the community spirit fostered by pickleball.
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