Hobby Buddies

People who've been where you are. Mostly recently.

A Hobby Buddy isn't a coach. They're one or two steps ahead of you in something they love, and they can walk back to where you're standing.

I want to start

Pickleball

with a Buddy.

2 Buddies Start over

Pickleball

Picked up pickleball at 38 after a decade away from sports. Helps beginners find open play, choose a paddle, and stop fearing the kitchen.

Weekday evenings · Revere

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Pickleball

Former tennis player who switched to pickleball and never looked back. Great for racquet-sport people making the jump, and for total beginners too.

Weekends · Brookline

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Request a Buddy Free

Don't see your Buddy?

Tell us what you're looking for. If you have someone in mind, share their profile and we'll reach out for you.

Tell us the hobby and where you're stuck.
Name someone you'd love to learn from, if you like. We'll ask them for you.
We reply within 24 hours, by email. It's free, and you're not signing up for anything.

Hobby

Which hobby?

Where are you stuck?

Someone in mind? Optional

Not everyone says yes, so we can't promise a specific person. If they can't join, we'll suggest a Buddy on a similar path.

Link to their profile

Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, or their own site. We'll do the reaching out.

Why them?

It's okay to suggest a similar Buddy if the person I named can't join.

If we find a Buddy for you, would you book a Spark Session?

Yes Maybe Not right now

Your first 15-minute Spark Session is free. After that, Focused Sessions are $40 for 45 minutes.

Where we send our reply. No account needed.

Free. We'll reply within 24 hours.

We never share your name or contact details with anyone without your OK.

Founding Buddy: One of our first five Buddies, here since Rekindle began.
Sample Buddy: A sample profile that shows what a Buddy on Rekindle can look like. The name and photo are illustrative.