Pickleball Fire Podcast

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022: The Association of Pickleball Professionals with Founder Ken Herrmann Jan 07, 2021

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In this episode, I talk with Ken Herrmann the founder of the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) tour. Ken discusses his vision for the tour and where the events will be in 2021. He also surprises me with tales of noodles and groupies. Be sure to listen to find out more!

021: Live Streaming the Association of Pickleball Professionals Tour with Kyle Selinko Jan 04, 2021

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In this episode, I talk with Kyle Selinko, who does a full production live stream for the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP). Kyle discusses the challenges of both Pickleball and live streaming for the pro tour. He has a great perspective on the growth of Pickleball including his two very ambitious goals for the sport and what it will take to achieve them.

020: The State of Pickleball in Las Vegas & at the Plaza Hotel With Steve Cole Dec 31, 2020

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In this episode, I am talking with National Champion Steve Cole who has partnered with Scott Moore, winning many tournaments together. Steve is the teaching pro at the Plaza Hotel so if you are heading to Las Vegas be sure to visit the hotel for some Pickleball. During this episode he talks about his Pickleball philosophy, his clinics at the Plaza, and the state of Pickleball in Las Vegas.

019: The Evolution of Pickleball with Top Pro Zane Navratil Dec 28, 2020

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In this episode, I talk with top professional Zane Navratil on how the game of Pickleball is changing. He talks about the advanced shots he teaches 4.5 players and above. He also discusses how his own game strategy has evolved over the years and how he used statistics to help identify areas of improvement. All of this is working for Zane as he recently finished second in Men's pro doubles in a Newport Beach tournament losing to Ben and Collin Johns in the final.

018: New Pickleball Rules for 2021 With Certified Referee Randi Levenbaum Dec 24, 2020

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In this episode, I talk with Randi Levenbaum who is a USA Pickleball certified referee, registered referee trainer, and the USA Pickleball mountain region referee training coordinator. She talks about new rules for Pickleball in 2021 including two new serving rules which are being talked about a lot on social media. Randi also talks about other new rules which are especially important for tournament players and how you and your partner should work together to make line calls.

017: The 10 Myths of Pickleball With #1 Best Selling Author John Callahan Dec 21, 2020

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In this episode, I talk with John Callahan who is the author of the #1 best selling Pickleball book on Amazon, Pickleball Tips, Lessons, Strategies, & Myths From a Certified Pickleball Professional & U.S. Open Gold Medal Winner. On the show he talks about his book including the 10 myths of Pickleball and how they impact your game. At the end of the interview, John also tells you how you can enter his contest to win a Pickleball paddle of your choice when you purchase his book.

016: The Power Game in Pickleball with National Champion Carolyn Ebbinghaus Dec 17, 2020

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Carolyn Ebbinghaus talks about how you can win with power in Pickleball even at the professional level. She also mentions an unusual method of tournament preparation that is important to her game.

015: Brandon Swanson the Paddle Geek Talks Pickleball Paddles Dec 14, 2020

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This episode is all about Pickleball paddles as I talk to the paddle geek Brandon Swanson. Brandon gives paddle recommendations for people of all levels and budgets. He also talks about how to find the paddle that's right for you and dives into the technical aspects of Pickleball paddle materials and manufacturing. If you want to learn more about paddles or are looking for a new paddle, this is a must listen to show!

014: How Senior Pro Pickleball Player Joe Frasca is Changing People's Game and Lives Dec 10, 2020

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Today I'm talking with senior pro Joe Frasca who is changing the life of many of his Pickleball students by applying science to off-court training. This is one of the most interesting interviews I've done as Joe shares numerous tips for not only how players can improve their game but also their life. And the interview is not all about off-court training. Joe also talks about how Pickleball strategy has changed over the years and the different ways to grip your paddle. This is a must listen to episode packed with tips to help your game!

013: Pickleball Tips & Tricks With Pro Player Athena Trouillot Dec 07, 2020

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Athena Trouillot has already had a lot of success in professional Pickleball although she just started playing the sport in the summer of 2017. In 2019, she won gold and silver in the pro division at the Canadian nationals and also won a silver at the U.S. nationals. In the interview, Athena gives some great tips for advanced players as she talks about blocking, seeing the ball, and misdirects.

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