Pickleball isn’t just about winning points — it’s about mindset, playmaking, and the people you share the court with.

In this episode of Dawg & Pizzle, Rob and Marc sit down with Blake (“Big Dill”), a coach and community builder who’s helped grow pickleball from the ground up. From beginners stepping on the court for the first time to experienced players trying to level up, Blake shares what actually leads to improvement — and what most players get wrong.

We talk about:

• Why placement beats power
• How speeding up too early loses points
• The importance of drilling, not just playing
• Coaching beginners vs higher-level players
• Creating an inclusive pickleball community
• Keeping the joy in the game

Whether you’re new to pickleball or chasing the next level, this episode is packed with real strategy, honest perspective, and reminders of why we all started playing in the first place.

No scripts. No filters. No soft dinks.
Just real conversations and real pickleball.

Pickleball is fun… but it’s also so much deeper than most people realize.

In this episode of Dawg & Pizzle, Rob & Marc sit down with Sal — a pillar in the pickleball community — to talk about the mental side of the game: confidence, faith, resilience, and why community can be the difference between staying stuck and leveling up in life.

Sal shares his personal journey through physical and mental battles, how pickleball helped him rebuild his mindset, and why being coachable, inclusive, and kind can change everything — on and off the court. We also dive into the evolution of pickleball, how communities like Bola Nation are bringing people together through sport, and what new players should focus on to grow faster while having more fun. This one isn’t just about playing better pickleball — it’s about building a better life through connection, mindset, and purpose.

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In this episode of Dawg & Pizzle, Rob and Marc sit down with Roberto for a real conversation about faith, family, and the deeper meaning behind the game. From the importance of positive attitude and teamwork to building lifelong friendships through pickleball, this episode highlights how the lessons learned on the court translate directly into life off the court. Roberto shares how supportive partners, gratitude, and persistence have shaped his journey—and why pickleball is more than just an addictive sport. No scripts. No filters. Just real talk, real community, and real love for the game.

🎙️ Tune in and be reminded why pickleball brings people together—at every age and every stage of life.

In this episode, we sit down with Lloyd—veteran player and mentor—to talk about how pickleball has evolved, what actually makes players better, and why this sport hooks people for life.

We cover:
🏓 Why pickleball is harder than it looks
🔥 How paddle technology changed spin and strategy
🎯 Why drilling beats “just playing”
🌎 How play styles and ratings differ by state
💡 The power of mentors and learning the right way

This conversation is about more than dinks and drives. It’s about:

How pickleball creates real community

Why the people you meet on the court matter

How the game helps you find your place — wherever you land and why pickleball becomes part of who you are, not just something you play.

If pickleball has helped you make friends, feel connected, or find your people — this episode will hit home.

Meet my co-host Rob Schwartz and hear the story behind how the Dawg & Pizzle Podcast was born. This channel is about more than pickleball—it’s about people, connections, and growing the game together. Tune in and be part of the community.