Jason Grigg recently left his long-time job as a tennis coach to focus on teaching Pickleball full-time.  As you might expect, his Pickleball business is booming so I asked Jason some common questions his students tend to have on how to improve your mixed doubles game. 

Pickleball professional DJ Howard travels the country teaching Pickleball through Gamma's Never Stop Playing Pickleball Camps.  He was able to make some time to discuss serving as we take a deep dive into the subject on this podcast episode.  We cover how to practice serving, how to overcome the yips when serving, and the drop serve. 

Scott Golden, also known as the Golden Boy, was considering what to do with the second half of his live.  He was recently divorced and was also interested in a different career path.  Then he found Pickleball and everything changed as he is now a professional Pickleball player and ESPN3 commentator for the Professional Pickleball Association tour. 

Professional Pickleball player Kyle McKenzie and I take a deep dive into dinking as we discuss different aspects of the shot.  I have to admit this is one of my favorite interviews so far on the Pickleball Fire podcast as we really geek about this one shot but it is so important as you move into higher levels of play. 

Mike Branon was stuck on a cruise ship at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.   What came of that experience was Pickleball & the Art of Living:  The Power of Positive Dinking, a book which is a metaphor for life.  It combines humor, advice on how to live fully, and of course guidance on how to play Pickleball. 

Pro Player Sarah Ansboury has won multiple national titles, but she says her greatest accomplishment in Pickleball is as an educator.  This is not surprising when talking with Sarah as she gives some very surprising tips on how to move on the Pickleball court to improve your game. 

You may have seen the Pickleball librarian on Facebook or Youtube.  Drew Evans is the head of reference and he has a great Pickleball story as he went from being a law librarian to a Pickleball librarian.  

Dominic Catalano said five years ago he would have laughed at the idea that Pickleball would become his full-time business. But in 2021 he not only teaches and plays Pickleball but also is a commentator for the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) tour and is involved in a new venture called the Pickleball Club.  Dominic also goes in depth in this interview on how to drill to improve your game. 

Certified instructor Trey Sizemore has teamed up with pro Helle Sparre to create an amazing video course on Pickleball doubles strategy.  Trey talks about the relationship between chess and Pickleball, thinking more than one shot ahead, and the importance of patience in building a point.

Pro player Meg Charity combines her passion for the sport with her entrepreneurial spirit that helps her to run Pickleball events, develop a large Pickleball venue, and teach (when she has the time).  Meg also talks in depth about an advanced Pickleball strategy called stacking and reverse stacking and how it can benefit your game.