The Stack

The Stack

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  • Ep. 028 | U.S. Open Feels Like Home

    Episode Highlights:

    • Mike Cao is representing Team Performance at the U.S. Open on the medal stand and joins the show to talk about the atmosphere and why he keeps going back.
    • Jon is also in Naples and reflects on a great Ladybug Classic and announces the latest feature to enhance the court sign up experience.
    • Joe is in Richmond and makes sure all of this comes together right 😅
    • Mentioned in this episode:

      • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Cao
      • ⁠⁠⁠U.S. Open
      • Podplay/Session Sign-Up
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          • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OrthoVirginia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
          • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skechers Pickleball⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
          • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Feet Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
          • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Naborforce
          • 33 min
          • Ep. 027 | "I'm Not Leaving My People Behind"

            Episode Highlights:

            • Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez is back on a sensational run on the PPA Tour to detail his experience, including a contract offer...
            • How often should you replace or change your paddle?
            • Plus, the reason behind the mission; Laaser's Ladybug Classic
            • Mentioned in this episode:

              • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez
              • ⁠⁠Holbrook Pickleball
              • ⁠⁠⁠Youth Clinics⁠⁠⁠
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                • Meet Our Partners:

                  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OrthoVirginia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
                  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skechers Pickleball⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
                  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Feet Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
                  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Naborforce
                  • 44 min
                  • Ep. 026 | On-Air Rant, Engage!

                    Episode Highlights:

                    • BIG NEWS from a new partnership with PPA and Southern Pickleball! Mark Spackman joins the show to detail the Virginia State Championships.
                    • JMA continues to impress with victories against two PPA Tour regulars in North Carolina.
                    • Plus, an adjustment to Open Sessions to show we are listening to your concerns.
                    • Mentioned in this episode:

                      • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠United Pickleball Association
                      • ⁠Youth Clinics⁠
                      • ⁠⁠Southern Pickleball
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                        • Meet Our Partners:

                          • ⁠⁠⁠⁠OrthoVirginia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
                          • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Skechers Pickleball⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
                          • ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Feet Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
                          • ⁠⁠⁠⁠Naborforce
                          • 38 min
                          • Ep. 025 | Herding Cats

                            Episode Highlights:

                            • BIG NEWS from our partnership with USA Pickleball. Lance Cowart, Managing Director of Field Operations, joins the show to explain more.
                            • Impressions from the best atmosphere we've experience yet, during the DUPR Collegiate Virginia Super Regionals.
                            • Plus, a new cycle of programming and new clinics are beginning in April.
                            • Mentioned in this episode:

                              • ⁠⁠⁠⁠USA Pickleball
                              • Youth Clinics
                              • ⁠Lance Cowart
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                                • Meet Our Partners:

                                  • ⁠⁠⁠OrthoVirginia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
                                  • ⁠⁠⁠Skechers Pickleball⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
                                  • ⁠⁠⁠The Good Feet Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
                                  • ⁠⁠⁠Naborforce
                                  • 33 min
                                  • Ep. 024 | Super Facility

                                    Episode Highlights:

                                    • What can't be hosted here?? This weekend is highlighted by the DUPR Collegiate Virginia Super Regional and Jacob Smith, the Director of Pickleball, is on the show to detail this tournament and the college game as a whole.
                                    • Plus, an update on the impact a one tournament at Performance Pickleball can have for an organization.
                                    • Mentioned in this episode:

                                      • ⁠⁠⁠DUPR Collegiate
                                      • Instructional Play
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                                        • Meet Our Partners:

                                          • ⁠⁠OrthoVirginia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
                                          • ⁠⁠Skechers Pickleball⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
                                          • ⁠⁠The Good Feet Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
                                          • ⁠⁠Naborforce
                                          • 25 min
                                          • Ep. 023 | PPB Roanoke

                                            Episode Highlights:

                                            • Performance Pickleball Roanoke is the next location for Pickleball Paradise!
                                            • Tyler Reburn joins the guys to discuss how this came together, why the Roanoke Ruckus has it's roots in this and what the profile of the Roanoke pickleballer looks like.
                                            • Mentioned in this episode:

                                              • ⁠⁠PPBROA
                                              • ⁠Roanoke Valley Pickleball
                                              • ⁠Press Release on PPBROA
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                                                • Meet Our Partners:

                                                  • ⁠OrthoVirginia⁠⁠⁠⁠
                                                  • ⁠Skechers Pickleball⁠⁠⁠⁠
                                                  • ⁠The Good Feet Store⁠⁠⁠⁠
                                                  • ⁠Naborforce
                                                  • 33 min
                                                  • Ep. 022 | Gaining The Edge On Your Competition

                                                    Episode Highlights:

                                                    • Tim Cass is here to talk about the Performance Edge Clinic that he and Jason Renner will host on March 11-12. Link to sign up is below.
                                                    • Tim also reflects on the 2024 changes to pickleball that he has seen on tour and what shot is the one you should look at defending most.
                                                    • Plus, how does the PPA/MLP merger affect pickleball as an entertainment sport?
                                                    • Mentioned in this episode:

                                                      • ⁠The Edge Clinic
                                                      • RMHC Shamrock Showdown
                                                      • Team Performance Rating Academy
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                                                        • Meet Our Partners:

                                                          • OrthoVirginia⁠⁠⁠
                                                          • Skechers Pickleball⁠⁠⁠
                                                          • The Good Feet Store⁠⁠⁠
                                                          • Naborforce
                                                          • 35 min
                                                          • Ep. 021 | High Performance Programs & Partners

                                                            Episode Highlights:

                                                            A first of its kind rating academy is now available to assist you with answering that nagging question, "what's my level"?
                                                            Merchandising Executive, Brian Klaus, joins the guys to talk about Skechers confidence in going all in on pickleball and why that success gives them the edge on developing with the fastest growing sport in the United States.
                                                            Plus, what makes PPBRVA such a great partner for their plans to meet the most important customer, you, where they play!
                                                            Mentioned in this episode:
                                                            ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skechers Pickleball⁠⁠⁠⁠
                                                            ⁠⁠⁠Team Performance Rating Academy
                                                            RMHC Shamrock Showdown Tournament
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                                                            Meet Our Partners:
                                                            ⁠⁠⁠OrthoVirginia⁠⁠⁠
                                                            ⁠⁠⁠Skechers Pickleball⁠⁠⁠
                                                            ⁠⁠⁠The Good Feet Store⁠⁠⁠
                                                            ⁠⁠⁠Naborforce


                                                            30 min
                                                          • Ep. 020 | "Never A Moment I Didn't Think We Couldn't Do It"

                                                            Episode Highlights:

                                                            • Co-Founder Lee Warfield is back and this time we're focused on recent history after being open for two full months.
                                                            • While the past is adding confidence for the future, the guys provide details of that future, including some crack down of the session rules.
                                                            • Plus, the College Cup recap and Spring League update.
                                                            • Mentioned in this episode:

                                                              • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lee Warfield
                                                              • ⁠⁠Spring Fling for Cystic Fibrosis
                                                              • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠League Sign Up
                                                              • ⁠⁠Townebank⁠⁠
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                                                                • Meet Our Partners:

                                                                  • ⁠⁠OrthoVirginia⁠⁠
                                                                  • ⁠⁠Skechers Pickleball⁠⁠
                                                                  • ⁠⁠The Good Feet Store⁠⁠
                                                                  • ⁠⁠Naborforce
                                                                  • 36 min
                                                                  • Ep. 019 | Community Is More Than a Word

                                                                    Episode Highlights:

                                                                    • Tony Jay of 7 Cities Pickleball details the need for groups and facilities in the state to work with and not against one another.
                                                                    • The CARITAS Paddle Battle proves the format can be repeatable and showcase fun over tense competition.
                                                                    • Plus, the College Cup takes over PPBRVA to make pickleball history as the 3rd largest collegiate tournament ever!
                                                                    • Mentioned in this episode:

                                                                      • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tony Jay⁠
                                                                      • ⁠7 Cities Pickleball⁠
                                                                      • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CARITAS⁠
                                                                      • ⁠Townebank⁠
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                                                                        • Meet Our Partners:

                                                                          • ⁠OrthoVirginia⁠
                                                                          • ⁠Skechers Pickleball⁠
                                                                          • ⁠The Good Feet Store⁠
                                                                          • ⁠Naborforce
                                                                          • 33 min

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