Pro player Taylor Taylor talks about how she uses Pickleball to develop community outreach programs in Memphis and why she started building Pickleball courts during the pandemic.  Taylor also goes deep into what it means to have shot tolerance in Pickleball and how this can improve you game. 

In this episode,  pro Vicki Foster talks about all things Pickleball from what is involved in building a court at your house to what it means to build a point and stack.  She also dives deep into how to be a great Pickleball partner in doubles. 

Michele Dabal had acute liver failure and was given a 50% chance to live.  She not only survived, but started participating in the Transplant Games in numerous sports.  When Pickleball was added to the U.S. games in 2018, Michele decided to learn the sport.  Since then she has been teaching and growing the game of Pickleball both for organ transplant recipients and others in the New Jersey area. 

It's not unusual for elite tennis players to come into Pickleball at the 4.5 or professional level.  But in this interview I talk with Aaron Donofrio who started at the 3.0 level and a few years later become a professional Pickleball player.  Aaron shares what it took to develop his game since he didn't have a racquet sports background.  He also discusses how this and his unusual grip can actually be an advantage in the game of Pickleball. 

In this episode, I talk with Kathy Pederson who is just so passionate about teaching Pickleball while still being a student of the game.  Kathy is a certified Pickleball instructor who works with adults and juniors of all levels and abilities.  She also shares instructional tips to help with your game. 

In this episode, I talk with professional Lauren Stratman, the day before a tournament, about her physical and mental preparation for competition.  Apparently, her methods work well as she finished in third place in women's doubles with her partner Lea Jansen.  

In this episode, I talk with Carly Penfold who specializes in shiatsu acupressure massage.  Carly discusses how this technique not only helps to relieve pain but can increase your energy on the court and with your Pickleball partner. 

In this episode, I talk with Gordon G.G. Gebert who I first saw in a Youtube video practicing Pickleball in the snow.  Gordon has developed a training practice paddle called the Slam Master and you don't even need a partner to get in a great workout.  The Slam Master helps to improve reaction time, control, and coordination. 

In this episode, I talk with Lauren McLaughlin a commentator for the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) tour.  Lauren discusses what is involved in live streaming Pickleball tournaments and her new show on APP TV called First Dates with Lauren McLaughlin. 

In this episode, I talk with Laura Fenton Kovanda who has won national championships in five different sports.   Yes you read that right, in five sports including Pickleball!  Laura really has a powerful story as she talks about the challenges in becoming a professional athlete and her passion for teaching sports.