From crutches to court, how I staged my comeback with PickleBall.
Meet Diane DeSantis
Aloha. I am the founder of GameOn Pickleball and GameON Longevity Coaching. I believe in every person’s inherent right to exercise, socialize, and Live Life to its fullest… without injury or age-related problems.
June 2021 after my third Total Knee Replacement surgery. 5 TKA (Total Knee Replacement) surgeries in <30 mths.
Who do we HIRE for Coaches?
We hire highly qualified, compassionate coaches who focus on correct technique, up-to-date strategies, and a focus on both knowledge and safety - empowering players to grow, connect , and enjoy the game to its fullest.
Our coaches empower everyone to grow with confidence.. with a GameON mindset.
GameON Longevity Coaching
As a certified Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation, Diane supports individuals in clarifying their goals, overcoming obstacles, and unlocking their potential, and uses active listening, powerful questioning and reflective techniques to guide each client toward problem resolution and reaching personal and longevity goals.
GameON Longevity Coaching integrates cutting-edge, science-backed strategies drawn from leading experts in the field - including Peter Attia, Andrew Huberman, Peter Diamandis, and others -to provide clients with a personalized goal-driven actionable plan. The focus is on key pillars of healthy aging such as optimizing sleep, enhancing mitochondrial and metabolic function, stress-free movement and exercise, and intelligent, sustainable nutrition.
For a free consult or more information, contact Diane at: 603-591-7456
Sicily, Italy - WHAT THE??
Members of PTR Italia: David Botti, Adrian Nitu, Peda Annuziato
My Story
After decades of a highly competitive, active lifestyle, repeated Total Knee Replacement surgeries due to infections rendered me immobile for the most part of 3 years. I was often incapable of even standing.
Housebound, loss of social interaction, loss of physical activity, and loss of JOY coupled with endless medical appointments and endless physical and emotional pain led to the relentless voice in my head: “HOW in the HELL DID I GET HERE?”
And then it hit me:
OMG:
~ This is what AGING feels like!
~ This is what not playing anything your entire life feels like!
And a new MISSION was born
GameON Pickleball shall bring JOY, inclusivity and meaningful SOCIAL CONNECTION to people of all ages and backgrounds through the vibrant, community-driven sport of Pickleball.
We believe in the power of PLAY to unite, uplift and inspire, fostering friendships and fun both ON and OFF the court.
More than just a game, GameON is a mindset: a reminder that no matter where you are in life, there is always room to thrive, to be resilient, and to find JOY - in movement, in community, and in each other.
Ben Johns on Margaritaville Championship Court
What I Aim To Do
I found my way back to Purpose, Joy, Socializing, and Fun with resiliency, research, and training certifications through the International Coaching Foundation (ICF) + the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR), for both Longevity Studies as well as Pickleball coaching.
I abide by ICF’s + PPR's stringent certification processes, as well as adhere to their Code of Ethics.