Tennis pro turned pickleball star, you will never see this guy giving less than 110% on the court. This week’s episode is with no other than, Andrei Daescu. Growing up in Romania with a father who played professional basketball, Andrei was introduced to sports at a very young age. Surprisingly, Andrei fell in love at first swing and quickly traded in his basketball for a tennis racket. By age 12 Andrei was competing in tournaments internationally, as well as spending his summers training in Germany. After high school, Andrei was recruited to play college tennis in the United States at the University of Oklahoma, where he honed his skills. Post college, Andrei competed professionally, where he had a career high ranking of 120, participated in the US Open, and represented Romania at the Davis Cup. Two years post tennis, Andrei was introduced to pickleball, where he experienced the feeling of competing again and fell in love. This second chance at being an athlete is what drives Andrei to give 110% on and off the court, and fuels his competitiveness. This episode we gain insight into Andrei’s training and recovery regimen, goals for the rest of the season, and his “secret sauce”. Talk Pickle To Me 👅

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