October 25, 2025 · Collegiatepbadmin

NCPA Exodus Regional and the Future of Pickleball

Journalist Tyler Bermundo’s feature story spotlights the Exodus Collegiate Regional Tournament hosted by Drury University. The piece offers an inspiring glimpse into the future of collegiate pickleball, highlighting how clubs across the country are finding innovative ways to grow their programs from the ground up.

About the Author

Tyler, the Jewish Filipino baseball coach from California who loves country music and doesn’t have social media. Tyler is a current Journalism student at the University of Kansas, with a concentration in Sports Media and Society. He is the co-anchor and producer of the Social Media Sobriety Podcast, a weekly 30-minute podcast that talks about living through college without social media. He also works for media crossroads and has appeared in shows for Good Evening KU and Good Morning KU Sports. In the 2025 semester, he was the voice of the Kansas Jayhawks baseball team.

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