Beyond The Bounce Announces Original Programming with Zane Navratil, and Expands Ownership & Advisory Team

Popular pickleball personality brings his experience and talents to Beyond The Bounce, as the company launches its social platform and creates new opportunities for community participation.

ATLANTA, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond The Bounce, a dedicated pickleball media company, announced that pro pickleball player and content creator Zane Navratil is joining the team to develop new exclusive content, kicking off the company's expansion into original programming.

Known for his personality, engaging content, and popular appearances that have attracted substantial audiences across the pickleball community, Navratil brings a proven ability to connect with fans beyond the court. "I'm thrilled to work with Beyond the Bounce and be part of building something dedicated entirely to the pickleball community," said Zane Navratil. "There's so much talent and great content in this sport, and Beyond The Bounce gives players, creators, and fans a place to share and connect." This represents a significant step in the company's strategy to develop exclusive programming, while creating a dedicated destination for pickleball content and community engagement.

"We're thrilled to welcome Zane to Beyond The Bounce," said Mookie McDevitt, Executive Vice President of APCM. "Zane has built an incredible following by combining his professional experience with entertaining, authentic content. He's exactly the type of personality we envision for original programming, and we're excited to have him join our growing team of owners and strategic advisors."

New Owners and Advisors
Beyond The Bounce also welcomed several additions to its ownership and advisory team, bringing experience across professional sports, media, and advertising:

• Jason Aspes - President of UPA-A and Co-Founder of The Kitchen Pickleball.
• Adam Ryan - Former President of The Hustle, Founder of Workweek, and Advisor to Matthew Berry's Fantasy Life.
• Jorja Johnson - Pro pickleball player, Major League Pickleball MVP, and PPA and MLP champion.
• JW Johnson - Pro pickleball player, PPA and MLP champion, and world No. 1 DUPR-rated player.
• Dekel Bar - Pro pickleball player and Co-Owner of Pickleball Getaways and Pickleball 360.

Beyond the Bounce Debuts Social Platform

Beyond The Bounce also announced the launch of its new social platform, coming soon to iOS in the App Store and Google Play for Android. The pickleball community is invited to explore the platform built specifically for the sport they love, bringing players, fans, creators, and brands together to discover, watch, create, and share content while connecting with the community and being part of its growth.

A Platform Built for the Community

"This is just the beginning," said Joe Sexton, President of APCM. "We're calling on players, instructors, creators, brands, and everyone involved in the pickleball community to explore Beyond The Bounce, create a free account, and help support a platform built specifically for the sport we all love."

Beyond The Bounce is preparing additional programming, partnerships, and platform enhancements for release in the coming weeks.

Members of the pickleball community have been invited to participate in the potential growth of the business through a limited investment opportunity, which has generated strong interest during the initial launch phase.

Explore the platform and create a free account at BeyondTheBounce.com.

Explore the investment opportunity at invest.acepickleballclub.com.

About Beyond The Bounce
Beyond The Bounce is a dedicated pickleball media company connecting players, fans, creators, and brands through original programming, independent content, editorial storytelling, and community engagement. The company is part of the APCM ecosystem.

SOURCE Beyond the Bounce