Hello!–Everyone needs to make some time for some exercise and recreation, and for many, the current craze of pickleball is just the answer!  Mario Fronzoni is an expert at this popular sport and provides insight into just how and why this activity has taken hold of people of all ages.  He also tells us the rules of the game and how to become a part of this wonderful new sport!  Join me and Mario for the next episode of EXTRAordinary People beginning MONDAY, JULY 7 at shirleywachtel.com and streaming.   Until then, stay well and enjoy the season!–Shirley

MARIO FRONZONI was born on Valentine’s Day in Elizabeth, New Jersey.  A resident of East Brunswick, New Jersey for 43 years, Mario is married, the father of two, and grandfather of three grandchildren.  After retiring from a career as a professional engineer in Mechanical Engineering and Management, and after securing five US patents, and, as lead engineer on the latest aircraft carrier (CVN 78) steam condensers for the US Navy, Mario began to pursue his passion for sports in earnest.  In particular, he has become a leader in promoting the current national craze for pickleball.  Mario reveals his knowledge of this popular sport and thoughts on why so many people, young and old, are obsessed with this form of exercise and recreation.