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Anna Leigh Waters x IAM Worldwide: Pickleball's Global Wellness Push

Anna Leigh Waters x IAM Worldwide: Pickleball's Global Wellness Push

Kate
Kate
Published: Sep 16, 2026

Pickleball’s brightest star, Anna Leigh Waters, has added another accolade to her growing list—this time off the court.

The pickleball world has another major partnership to watch as Anna Leigh Waters, one of the sport's biggest stars, joins IAM Worldwide as its first-ever global sports ambassador. The collaboration brings together one of pickleball's leading athletes and a wellness brand looking to strengthen its presence on the global stage.

Key Points:

  • Anna Leigh Waters has been named IAM Worldwide's first global sports ambassador.
  • The partnership connects elite pickleball performance with the company's focus on health and wellness.
  • Waters will promote IAM Amazing Organic Barley Gummies as part of the collaboration.
  • The partnership is part of IAM Worldwide's broader international expansion.

Pickleball's Rising Star: Why Waters Fits the Partnership

As pickleball continues to grow beyond its US roots, Anna Leigh Waters has become one of the most recognizable names in the sport. Her competitive success, discipline and commitment to performance made her a natural fit for IAM Worldwide, which sees the partnership as an opportunity to connect sport with its wellness-focused message.

For Waters, the collaboration also brings her role beyond the pickleball court, allowing her to represent a brand whose focus on health and performance aligns with her approach to competition.

Waters on Performance and Wellness

Waters highlighted the connection between her athletic career and the partnership, saying, "Everything I do on and off the court comes down to focus, discipline, and performing at my best."

She also said she believes in what IAM Worldwide represents, describing the partnership as one built around "performance powered by purpose and wellness."

Promoting IAM Amazing Organic Barley Gummies

As part of the partnership, Waters will serve as an ambassador for IAM Worldwide's IAM Amazing Organic Barley Gummies. The product will feature in the company's efforts to connect its wellness message with Waters' profile as an elite athlete.

The partnership gives IAM Worldwide a prominent sporting figure to represent its brand as it continues to build awareness across international markets.

IAM Worldwide's Focus on Health and Performance

IAM Worldwide said Waters represents "dedication, athletic achievement, and integrity," making her a strong representative for the company's values. The company also emphasized its belief that long-term success should be supported by health and purposeful choices.

A New Chapter for Pickleball and Wellness

The Waters-IAM Worldwide partnership combines the growing global profile of pickleball with the wellness sector's increasing focus on performance and healthy living. With Waters serving as the company's first global sports ambassador, the collaboration is expected to include future activations, announcements and live experiences as IAM Worldwide continues expanding its international presence.