What a great conversation with insight, lessons learned, wine, bonfires, debates, et al. ALL leading up to an amazing BRAND NEW Indoor Pickleball facility in the Charlottesville, Virginia area not far from UVA, Carter's Mountain, Breweries, Wineries and so much more. Check them out at cvillesmash.com!

A conversation that leaves an imprint. Join us as we host Amanda Sovik-Johnston, Clinical Psychologist, to talk about strategies to 'get out of our head and into our bodies” during competition. What does that mean, how can we do it and why must we?

Welcome to our Pickle Gals podcast. We are thrilled to introduce you to the Founder, Owner and Host of Costa Rica Pickleball Retreats, Gina Correll! Listen in to learn all about the BEST Pickleball Retreat in Costa Rica! Watch to the end to see some great pictures as well! As always, THANK YOU...and love to have you subscribe! #thepicklegals

How lucky are we today? Our special guest this episode is Sandy Halkett, the Founder of Adaptive Pickleball out of Greenville, South Carolina. What a great show, great mission, and lots to learn about Sandy's non-profit organization, the adaptive world, Pickleball Prom, our new friend and veteran Gary, and how YOU can help! Plus, a cool association with Clemson University!In fact, The Pickle Gals are matching dollar for dollar up to 1000.00 dollars to ensure this program continues! Learn more at pickleballprom.com today!

We are SUPER excited to release Season 2 Episode 2 of our Pickle Gals Podcast. You may recognize her, her name or one of her family members from a feature story at both the 2024 US Open (along side Leigh and Anna Leigh Waters!) and at the 2025 US Open! It truly is a family affair and it goes far beyond the court! Join us as we explore more about Jenny Johnson, her family and what led her to create Rich Cat Supply and how RCS gives back! Don't miss out on this one!

Welcome to The Pickle Gals Podcast Season TWO! We are excited to share our special guest, Kim McGuire of Ignite Management, with you to kick off what is going to be an amazing Season. Kim is one of the only, if not the only, female agent in Pickleball. Grab some popcorn and join us for a fun conversation through the Then and Now of her amazing journey.

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In this episode, the Pickle Gals discuss the evolution of pickleball strategies and the impact of new styles on the game. Chrishawn shares her excitement about joining Performance Pickleball RVA, while Rachel talks about her recent tournament experiences and the major announcement of Vince Vaughn becoming the majority owner of their Coachella Valley Scorpions team. The speakers then delve into the topic of pickleball strategies, noting how the use of lobs has evolved from a defensive shot to an offensive one, and how the transition zone is now a comfortable and strategic position. They also discuss the influence of tennis players on the power game and the changing terminology used to describe different playing styles. The conversation then shifts to the creative aspect of pickleball, with the speaker reflecting on the origins of some shots and the importance of having a growth mindset in the rapidly changing sport. The rules regarding the serve and tournament situations are also discussed, with the emphasis on adaptability and creativity.

Whether you are a player preparing for a tournament or a tournament Director preparing the tournament, we all have a role in making it a quality experience. Tune in to our episode to learn how we all impact the flow and the ecosystem.

It is time to make some sense of ratings and rating systems. Which is which and do you need to even care!? Join us as we tackle the alignments that have us scratching our heads, the scales that don't align and what it all means, or does it matter?

Women-led podcast bringing all things pickleball to you! No topic is off the table. The Pickle Gals will share their experience, resources, tips and tools while also hitting some of the toughest topics and challenges head on!