Pickleball Therapy

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 the court?  Drawing from our upcoming book and a revealing real-world encounter, I'll show you how awareness and empathy toward our partner can reshape our entire experience. Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/250-how-about-your-partner/ [https://betterpickleball.com/?p=23974&preview=true]

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 the country. Lydia shares her personal journey with the sport and highlights Life Time’s (LT) groundbreaking contributions—from building hundreds of courts nationwide to launching the innovative LT ball.  Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/1528-special-episode-a-chat-with-lydia-hirt-from-life-time-pickleball

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 understanding what’s expected—not in the sense of what you hope will happen, but in terms of what statistically does happen. In this episode we explore a topic that hits close to home for any serious player: how to correctly process your results so they don’t mess with your mindset. Show Notes:  https://betterpickleball.com/249-process-your-results-correctly/ [https://betterpickleball.com/?p=23870&preview=true]

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, you erase the resilience your opponents showed, the quality of the rallies, and the spirit of the contest.  In this episode we explore how our post-game reactions can either elevate or diminish not only our opponents—but ourselves.  Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/248-dont-diminish-you/

"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's important to understand the why behind what we do on the courts. Listen to this full episode for more clarity and a grounded conversation that strengthens your mental approach to improvement. Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/247-chasing-fairies/ [https://betterpickleball.com/247-chasing-fairies/]