Pickleball Fire Podcast

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032: Wheelchair Pickleball with Joe Dowling & Jim Loving Feb 11, 2021

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In this episode, I talk with wheelchair Pickleball player Joe Dowling and tournament director Jim Loving. Jim held the first regional Pickleball tournament with a wheelchair division and Joe was one of the participants. Joe discusses why Pickleball is such a great sport for people with disabilities and the challenges in growing the sport for wheelchair players.

031: Pickleball Doubles Strategy With Pickleball National Champion Helle Sparre Feb 08, 2021

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In this episode, I talk with Helle Sparre who brought her expertise on tennis strategy to doubles on the Pickleball court. Helle was a professional tennis player in the 1970's but has been an avid Pickleball teacher and player the past five years. If you are interested in learning more about Pickleball doubles strategy this episode is for you as she takes a deep dive into the subject.

030: The Funny Side of Pickleball With Author Marlene Bell Feb 04, 2021

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In this episode, I talk with Marlene Bell who wrote a book called Pickleball: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Marlene discusses why she wrote a humorous book on Pickleball, how she came up the subject matter for her book, and the plans for her next book. If you like to laugh, then this show is for you!

029: The History of Pickleball With Onix Founder Steve Wong Feb 01, 2021

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In this episode, I talk with Steve Wong who has a long history in Pickleball as he started playing the game in 1991. Steve has done so much in the sport including being a founder of the USA Pickleball Association, winning a national championship, and starting two Pickleball companies (Onix and Armour Pickleball). Steve has seen so much growth in the sport yet he still has an ultimate dream for Pickleball.

028: What it Takes to Run a Pickleball Tournament With Mike Hoxie Jan 28, 2021

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In this episode, I talk with Mike Hoxie from Pickleball Is Great, which is a company running Pickleball tournaments all over the United States. Mike discusses how he got started running tournaments and his journey to having a company running events. He is also partnering with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) by hosting a series of tournaments called the road to the AAU junior Olympics.

027: Aggressive Pickleball With National Champions Leigh & Anna Leigh Waters Jan 25, 2021

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In this episode, I talk with Leigh and 14-year-old Anna Leigh Waters who are a mother and daughter professional Pickleball team. Anna Leigh wasn't even a teenager when the team finished in first place at the 2019 Pickleball nationals. They have an incredible story of how they started playing Pickleball and had a rapid rise to the top of the game. This is a must listen to episode especially if you are interested in learning how to play aggressively and win at the highest levels.

026: Improving Health & Fitness in Pickleball With Dotti Berry Jan 21, 2021

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In this episode, I talk with Dotti Berry who is bringing together players and experts in live interactive events to improve health and fitness in Pickleball. Ironically, it took three different people to convince Dotti to start playing Pickleball and just a couple years later she's bringing together Pickleball professionals and other experts. Her next summit is January 28-29, 2021.

025: Training Methods for Peak Pickleball Performance with Catherine Parenteau Jan 18, 2021

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In this episode, I talk with Catherine Parenteau who is a former Division I tennis player and current professional Pickleball player. Catherine has some great tips on training both on and off the court. She covers how to choose doubles partners, how to scout opponents, and the physical and mental training methods she uses to maximize performance.

024: Taking Your Pickleball Game to the Next Level With Coach Mo and Coach Matty Jan 14, 2021

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In this episode, I talk with legendary Pickleball instructor Richard "Coach Mo" Movsessian and Coach Matty Klein. This show is a must listen to episode as it is jam packed with information which will improve your game. Coach Mo and Matty, who have taught together for years, talk about percentage Pickleball and what this really means when you are on the court. Coach Matty also discusses his serving strategy and how he thinks the optional drop serve will significantly change the game.

023: Working Hard On and Off the Court with Pickleball Pro Kasandra Gehrke Jan 11, 2021

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In this episode, I talk with Kasandra Gehrke who gave up her career as a physical education teacher to play professional Pickleball full time. Kasandra has a great story of how she transformed her game and body to become one of the top pros in the game. She also explains a very interesting strategy to improve her game quickly and discusses how the game is changing.

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