Summary

In this hilarious episode, Tracey takes us on her journey from coaching boys' sports to finding her true tribe on the pickleball courts. With candid stories about embarrassing moments, competitive play challenges, and unexpected friendships, Tracy reveals how pickleball became more than just a sport in her life. From her scooter accident to side-splitting stories of coaching kids, this episode perfectly captures the community, laughter, and genuine connections that make pickleball so much more than just a game.

Episode Highlights

• Tracy's transition from traditional athletics to becoming a pickleball enthusiast
• Laugh-out-loud coaching mishaps that will have you in stitches
• Her frustration when opponents target her partner instead of challenging her skills on the court

• The unexpected joy of finding "her tribe" of women friends after a career surrounded by men
• A wild scooter accident story that showcases Tracy's adventurous spirit
• The hilarious introduction of pickleball to her older sister

• Moments of surprising opponents with unexpectedly skilled play

Chapters

00:00 General Intro

01:32 Tracy's Athletic Journey

04:17 Coaching Boys' Sports

05:32 Hilarious Stories from Coaching Kids

11:05 Discovering pickleball

14:28 Embarrassing Moments of Pickleball

21:35 Navigating Targeting During Competitive Play

27:46 Surprising People With Good Play

31:40 Finding Your Tribe — Friends Beyond The Courts

37:36 Tracy's Husband Helping Friends To Garden

39:12 Cautions To New Players

41:18 Tracey's Scooter Accident

44:58 Closing