Don Stanley,  the head referee for the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), brings his in depth knowledge and humor to the Pickleball Fire podcast in an interview all about rules.  He talks about many of the hot topics in Pickleball such as the chainsaw serve and drop serve.  Don also goes in depth about player disputes, appeals, and the responsibilities of referees.  This is a must listen to episode which is  jam packed with things we should know about as Pickleball players. 

Scott Fliegelman calls Pickleball his back to the future sport as he uses his experience as an endurance athlete in preparing for senior pro tournament events. He talks about his magical week at the U.S. Open where he had the chance to play with the one of the best players in the world.  Scott also gives some of the best tips I've heard when it comes to getting the best from your Pickleball partner.   

Brad Walker is well known as the stretch coach and he brings his expertise to the podcast to talk about how you can improve your flexibility and how this helps your Pickleball game.  While many of us just jump right in and start playing Pickleball, he stresses the importance of what you should be doing before, during, and after our time on the court. 

Since 2010 Deb Harrison has been coaching Pickleball and making videos for the sport.  Her knowledge of the game is incredible so during this interview we talk about some things you may have never heard of before such as the chop, loop, and hair pin drop.  I think anyone who listens to this episode will learn something new that you can use to improve your game. 

Randy Sussman didn't take his friend's advice in regard to starting a Pickleball apparel business.  So, he started PB 1965 and is partnered with well known professional Kyle Yates on the endeavor.  Randy talks about what it takes to manufacturer clothing that helps you to keep cool when playing and the uniqueness of their signature hoodie. 

It's funny that Kyle Yates, who is in his mid twenties, feels old in the Pickleball world.  But he has already accomplished so much in the sport both at the professional level and in the business aspect of the game.  Kyle definitely has a passion for the game and it comes across in the interview.  He also talks about how to make it difficult for your opponent and the importance of a having a game plan. 

Andrea Koop and Maggie Remynse are sisters and both Pickleball professionals competing at the highest level in the game.  They talk about the challenges in playing with and against each other during tournaments and also how they balance being two of the best players in the world with full-time careers outside of the game.  

Coach Russell runs an absolutely amazing boot camp for Pickleball players in North Carolina.  He brings together eight of the top pros for each camp and in this interview he gives his top three tips from these world class instructors.  We also discuss the difference between a Pickleball camp and actual boot camp.  

While Ernesto Fajardo is still in university, he is the second ranked men's Pickleball player in Canada.  During the podcast he talks about the state of Pickleball in Canada plus his academic and Pickleball goals. 

I really had a lot of fun interviewing senior professional John Sperling.  He is so full of energy and enthusiasm which really comes across on the show.  Plus, he gave some great tips on how to improve your defense and figure out you opponent's patterns so you can defeat them.