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Chess, Strategy & Singles Gold: Inside Johnny G’s Breakthrough


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17-year-old phenom John Lucian “Johnny G” Goins just shocked the pickleball world, winning his first PPA Tour singles title in Bristol. We dive deep into his rapid rise — from upsetting Ben Johns earlier this year to joining the elite list of teenagers to win on tour.


Johnny shares:


- How online school fuels his training schedule

- The chess strategies that make him deadly on court

- Why he plays doubles differently than singles

- His mindset for taking down the best in the game


Plus:

🏓 Bristol PPA recap – Stompgate with Christian Alshon, Anna Bright’s singles return, Matt Wright’s big run, and contract updates shaking up pro pickleball.

🎯 Hot takes on the most complete singles player on tour.

💰 Inside scoop on the new UPA prize money model.


Whether you’re here for the strategy, the drama, or just love seeing a new star born — this one’s loaded.


📲 Follow Johnny G: https://www.instagram.com/johngoinspb/ on Instagram


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00:00 Intro & Bristol Recap Preview

02:20 Meet John Lucian Goins

05:15 Doubles vs Singles Practice

09:50 Upsetting Ben Johns in Cape Coral

12:15 Leveling Up the Doubles Game

14:35 Bristol Mindset & Surprising Win

16:55 Why Johnny G Excels in Singles

19:50 Joining the Elite Teen PPA Winners

21:10 How Chess Improves Pickleball Strategy


Erik Tice

26:50 Sword Story & Self Defense

32:35 Bristol Men’s Doubles Surprises

39:30 Anna Bright’s Singles Return & Power Ranking

43:30 UPA Contracts Explained

48:55 Teen Gold Medal Club Stats

51:55 Anna Leigh Waters’ Historic Dominance

55:15 Stompgate with Christian Alshon

01:01:40 MLP Playoffs Schedule Quirks

01:04:25 Listener Q&A: Tyra Black vs Annalee Waters

01:08:15 Listener Q&A: Is the ATP Worth It?

01:10:35 Listener Q&A: Lifetime Ball Opinions

01:12:50 Listener Q&A: Best Padel Players in Pickleball

01:14:40 – Rapid-Fire Instagram Q&A

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