Pickleball Therapy

Thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do. I'm happy to be with you on this podcast to help you share my thoughts about how you can improve your mental fortitude, mental awareness and perspective when you're playing this awesome spo...

Thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do. I came across an article about Novak Djokovic who's arguably the greatest tennis player of all time. He counts on resilience as what makes him different, what allows him to keep going and t...

Winning and losing may not be helpful metrics, it's just how we score games. A better metric is what you come to play for. If you're getting those things, you're getting what you came for. As always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know w...

Thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do. Are you committed to your improvement? The idea of commitment is saying to yourself, number one, I would like to get more out of this sport. You need to commit to something. Then make sure...

Thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do. You have two sides to your pickleball self. Understanding each side can help you focus on what you need to in order to play your best pickleball. In this episode, we cover imparting stress....

Thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do. Want to win your next pickleball game? Of course you do. We all want that. The trick is how to do it. Rather than focusing on winning the game, what you need to focus on when you're out on...

There are 2 sides to playing pickleball: resisting stress & imparting stress. This week we dive into stress resistance. The better you resist stress, the less likely you are to make errors when you play – the less likely to miss a shot. You become “the wall” out there, resisting everything thrown your way.   Chances are you will win more rallies simply because you are missing less shots. Once...

Thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do. Keeping your eye on the ball is more than just watching the pickleball. It also means differentiating what matters from what matters not so much. A good way of thinking about it is through...

In this week's episode we talk about quattro (4) tips to help your journey. Number one is perspective: go out to the court with gratitude in your heart. You'll feel better and play better. As always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know w...

Thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do. If you can STOP chasing winners, you will win more. What??? Yes. When you chase winners, you make more mistakes. When you make more mistakes, you lose more points. Simple as that. Stick wit...

Winning. Losing. They are both natural parts of our sport. Perspective is something you can control. Gain it, and you will feel better, play better, and enjoy a healthier relationship with Pickleball. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pickleballtherapy/support

Thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do. "Wait, I have a super computer?" you may ask. You 100% have one. And it is powerful. Makes ChatGPT (and all computers or programs) green with envy. There is a good chance, though, that you...

Thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do. There are games that transform us as players. And they are generally not victories. In this episode I share with you the two most important games I ever players and how those games allowed...

Thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do. Partner poaching. It's part of the game - when done appropriately. But it can also be used a tool by one player to try and play an oversized role during the game. It is a particular problem...

Thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do. Many players fall into a pitfall of their own making. Specifically, players think that they need this shot or that shot. And that the framework of the game is secondary. Nothing could be fu...

Thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. Ever use GPS to find your way somewhere new to you? Pretty helpful right? Otherwise, you are stopping at gas stations and asking passers by where this road is or that. And forget about it if you are using a map and get turned around North to South or East to West. Be driving in circles all day. GPS...

Thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. This is a special episode. Our System Miniseries is this week and we did not want you to miss it. What is next for you along your pickleball journey? If you want to move from Point A to Point B, the Miniseries will help you move in that direction. And the System will get you there. There is no obsta...

Thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. Every pickleball player has come across that player who other players shrink from playing with: negative energy, eye rolls, verbally negative comments. Sometimes that player is us. Yikes right? Be open to the possibility that you have, from time to time, perhaps, behaved in a manner that could be im...

Thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. It can sometimes be difficult for players to accept success; to give themselves permission to enjoy the good they do in their games. Here's the thing, be evenhanded about it. I guarantee that when you make that mistake, or let that lead evaporate, you let yourself know how you messed up - you may ev...

Bookmark this Episode. Use these 3 Tips to Play your Best Pickleball Today. 1 - What are you going to focus on today? Pick one thing (third shot, volley, deep serve) and gain clarity in your mind. You'll feel better and play better. 2 - Why are you headed to the courts? This is very personal to you and it drives why you decided to get in your car (or walk) to the pickleball courts today. 3 - Find...

There is a sweetspot when we play pickleball. Not the paddle (though that one exists too) – your sweetspot. Finding that place from where you are going to play your best and keeping it takes practice. In this episode we explain the concept of finding that edge and then give you some tips to keep it where you want. Understanding your energy level will help you avoid overheating or playing lackluste...

If you are on the road to improvement, it can feel sometimes like you are stuck in a rut. Specifically, you have been practicing this shot or technique but when the game starts, it disappears. It feels like you are wasting your time. In this episode of Pickleball Therapy, we look at it three ways: 1.  How do the reps of the shot or skill you are working on compare to the reps of your existing shot...

A different episode this week. I went into the vault to answer your questions. Lots of interesting queries in there and we tackle them all. Let us know what you think about the episode and send us your questions. I enjoyed answering them and look forward to doing it again. Join us inside the System here. Check out Tyrol shoes here. Sign up here to get our weekly emails . Our mental book recommenda...

Each of us has a core reason why we play pickleball. Perhaps it is exercise. Or fun. Or social outing. Whatever your reason is for playing pickleball is the quid pro quo deal you strike each time you head to the courts. Avoid the temptation to lose sight of it once you get out there. Focus on the real reason you play and you will have a better and more productive relationship with pickleball - and...

When we are playing recreational play, it can be frustrating when we get partnered with a player who just does not play "right." In this episode we talk about what to do when we are playing with such a partner as well as other situations that come up where we are in a position that is not what we want. Remember, you can only control that which you can control. I also share with you the ATP (around...