All Episodes
Ep. 269 - Lessons from Dallas
In this special on-site episode, I share reflections from the Major League Pickleball event in Dallas, drawing out lessons that apply directly to your journey as a pla...
Special Episode - Tao of Pickleball - A Chat with Scott Golden
In this special episode, I sit down with longtime friend and fellow coach, Scott Golden, to explore The Tao of Pickleball, his new book co-authored with Jeff Morris. W...
Ep. 268 - Are You Tethered in Your Pickleball?
Are you anchored to a clear, guiding framework—or drifting from one random tip to another? In this episode I share with you why a tethered approach brings deeper under...
Ep. 267 - A Good Loser is Still a Loser and Other Useless Idioms
One of the most common yet destructive ideas in sports is that “a good loser is still a loser.” The language we use around winning and losing shapes our pickleball min...
Ep. 266 - Strategic Awareness
The often-overlooked art of strategic awareness refers to the mental readiness that helps you anticipate what’s unfolding on the court. In this episode, I'll explain h...
Ep. 265 - The Short Lens Spiral
In this episode of Pickleball Therapy, I introduce an excerpt from my new book Pickleball Therapy: The Book, read by longtime listener Jeff Renshaw. We explore the “Sh...
Ep. 264 - Fix Your Latent Errors
Ever missed a shot and immediately thought, “I just need to fix my stroke”? What if the real problem wasn’t your stroke at all, but something deeper—something hidden? ...
Ep. 263 - Sound Mind in a Sound Body
In this episode, we explore the deeper philosophy behind how we approach our sport. Contrasting Nike’s “Just Do It” mentality with ASICS’ guiding principle of “a sound...
Special Episode - Basic Consistency
With so much information flooding in from courts and YouTube, players can feel overwhelmed. In this episode, I help you cut through the noise, showing how simplicity a...
Ep. 262 - How to Navigate Pickleball - A Complex Sport
Pickleball is one of the most complex activities you can engage in, and that complexity is exactly what makes the game both beautiful and, at times, frustrating. The c...
Special Episode - Become your own Pickleball Mechanic
There's power in “seeing the story” of the game as it unfolds. Moving beyond strokes and strategies, in this podcast episode I want to challenge you as a pickleball pl...
Ep. 261 - It's Amazing - Why Not?
In this episode, I challenge us to see wins and losses through a new lens—one of gratitude and perspective. Treat each moment both on and off the court as a singular e...
Special Episode - Uncage the Pickleball Player Inside You
So many players feel stuck and unable to play to their true potential. The problem isn’t you—it’s the noise. From well-meaning court advice to endless online tips, dis...
Ep. 260 - Set the Expectation Band That Is Right for You
Setting the right expectations can transform your mindset on the court and open the door to stronger, calmer, and more resilient play. In this episode, I'll share pers...
Ep. 259 - Not-So-Nice Pickleball Interactions - the Critic
There's a challenge many players face: dealing with “the critic” on the court. Whether it’s subtle comments, unsolicited advice, or outright negativity. In this episod...
Ep. 258 - The Best from our Archives Part 7 - Bookmark Episode - 5 Steps to Prepare for your Day
In this week's episode we go back to archives where I'll share five essential steps to help you prepare mentally and physically before stepping onto the court. From cl...
Special Episode - The Book Conversations - Part 1
In this special episode I sit down with longtime student and friend Jeff Renshaw for a behind-the-scenes conversation about my upcoming book. We explore core mental pe...
Ep. 257 - My Favorite Episode of 2025: Climbing the Mount of Mudita
In this episode I take you on a climb up the “Mount of Mudita,” a journey through three powerful stages of pickleball mindset growth—from realizing you’re not the cent...