Why I Started Net Hydrate

From Pickleball Court to Performance Hydration 
by David Joyner, Founder

As an avid pickleball player, I found myself constantly struggling with hydration. After long matches, I’d feel dizzy, dehydrated, and my muscles would be sore for days. I tried nearly every hydration option out there — but nothing ever felt quite right. They were either packed with sugar, loaded with artificial sweeteners, or had that salty, or overpowering aftertaste that made it hard to even finish a full bottle. And I definitely didn’t want to fuel my body with preservative-loaded sports drinks like Gatorade.

So I started digging.

I began researching the science of hydration and recovery — looking at what our bodies actually need to perform, recover, and stay balanced. That led me to partner with formulators and nutrition experts to create something better. A formula that not only works but tastes great — clean, effective hydration with no crash, no junk, and no compromises.

That’s how Net Hydrate was born — to help athletes of all types stay properly hydrated, recover faster, and feel their best — whether you're on the pickleball court, in the gym, or just powering through your daily grind.

This is hydration you’ll actually want to drink — delicious, refreshing, and built for real performance.

Thanks for being part of the Net Hydrate community.

David Joyner
Founder, Net Hydrate