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Ep. 252 - The Root Cause of A Lot
Theres's an often-overlooked root cause behind much of what we experience on the court: insecurity. From missed shots to disputes over line calls, in this episode I un...
The Best from our Archives Part 6 - Bookmark this Episode - 3 Tips to Help you Play your Best Today - Special Episode
In this week's episode we go back to archives where I'll share three essential mindset tools to help you mentally prepare before stepping onto the court. This will dee...
Ep. 250 - How about your Partner?
As pickleball players, we're constantly assessing our games—technique, shot selection, strategy. But how often do we stop to consider our partner, the fourth player on...
Special Episode - A Chat with Lydia Hirt from Life Time Pickleball
In this special episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Lydia Hirt, Vice President of Marketing at Life Time, to explore the explosive growth of pickleball across...
Ep. 249 - Process Your Results Correctly
Pickleball, like life, is variable. Some days you go 8–0. Others, you walk off the court without a single win. And both outcomes are completely normal. The key is unde...
Ep. 248 - Don't Diminish You
It’s one thing to say, “That was a tough match.” It’s another to say, “I lost that game.” The difference lies in focus. When you focus entirely on your own mistakes, y...
Ep. 247 - Chasing Fairies
"Chasing fairies" or the seductive but unproven strategies can often lead us astray on the court. From spinning dinks to rigid rules like "forehand in the middle," it'...
Ep. 246 - Don't Diminish Your Friends
Ego has a sneaky way of turning every match into a personal story—even when our friends earn the win. In this episode, I challenge you to rethink how you interpret los...
EP. 245 - How Redlining Holds You Back and What To Do About It
Redlining is a hidden obstacle affecting players at every level. This episode breaks down how staying too amped up impacts performance, limits mental flexibility, and ...
Ep. 244 - Stop Chasing Pickleball Distractions
In this episode, C.J. Johnson steps in for Tony Roig and explores the mental trap of chasing flashy pickleball techniques seen online—shots that often harm more than h...
Ep. 243 - Avoiding Negativity Bias
A pop-up is not a failure—it is a normal part of pickleball. But your brain may treat it like a threat, thanks to an ancient survival instinct called negativity bias. ...
Ep. 242 - What's the Secret Sauce? (Psst... it's in this podcast)
Many players search for a “secret” to improve their pickleball game—but there's none. Improvement comes not from tips or tricks, but from understanding how the game wo...
Ep. 241 - Empathy Framing For The Win
We’ve all faced frustrating moments on the court—with partners, opponents, or fellow players. What if we could reframe those situations into a healthier, more construc...
Ep. 240 - Our Three Most Powerful Tools for Your Mind
This episode holds a special place. It distills three foundational mental pillars—Play, Perspective, and Progress—that have resonated deeply with players around the wo...
Ep. 239 - Don't Button Up the Mountain
Today we dive into a topic that resonates deeply with many of us: the journey over the destination, and how our approach to it can significantly impact our enjoyment ...
Ep. 238 - Your Mind Needs Water Too
When we think about pickleball, there are three pillars that comes to mind which we developed a few years back; the mechanical, the strategic, and the athletic pillar....
Ep. 237 - Why Are You Upset?
You can't control every event in your journey, but you can control how you respond. And control goes beyond the physical aspect to include a mental dimension too. Some...
Ep. 236 - Does Smiling Improve your Pickleball Game?
Pickleball System Spring Boot Camp starting on March 27th; https://betterpickleball.com/march-bootcamp/Will a smile help your pickleball game? While there might not be...