The Pickleball Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Pickleball Podcast
Jade's new Strategy for club thinking.
Coach Tony's big stalls coming up!
we joined by a returning guest, Mitch Hargraves!!! who we know is the number 1 ranked men’s singles player in Australia and a pretty handy doubles player too…. And he was named captain of the Sydney Smash Team in the upcoming PPL series!
The Pickleball Librarian interviews sponsored player Kyle Rinck about his experience at last weekend’s PPA Tour Vulcan Kansas City Open. This was the largest pickleball tournament in Kansas City history! Elite Tennis & Wellness is a nice facility to play pickleball year-round.
The Librarian then catches up with Joe Johnson, president of the Pikes Peak Pickleball Association (PPPA). Joe shares how well their recent Colorado Open- Pikes Peak or Bust tournament went. The mayor of Colorado Springs showed up. They also had adaptive/wheelchair pickleball and mixed adaptive that was noticed by people around the world. Here’s the Star Spangled rendition that kicked off the event! https://fb.watch/mLvTbP-KWJ/
We also discuss the nice courts at Bear Creek Regional Park. The PPPA has a lot of resources to help out other clubs. Feel free to reach out to them at https://www.pikespeakpickleball.com
Exclusive goss as we find out that Coach Tony hardly plays badminton anymore as he loves Pickleball so much!
The Pickleball Librarian interviews sponsored player Kyle Rinck about his experience at last weekend’s PPA Tour Vulcan Kansas City Open. This was the largest pickleball tournament in Kansas City history! Elite Tennis & Wellness is a nice facility to play pickleball year-round.
The Librarian then catches up with Joe Johnson, president of the Pikes Peak Pickleball Association (PPPA). Joe shares how well their recent Colorado Open- Pikes Peak or Bust tournament went. The mayor of Colorado Springs showed up. They also had adaptive/wheelchair pickleball and mixed adaptive that was noticed by people around the world. Here’s the Star Spangled rendition that kicked off the event! https://fb.watch/mLvTbP-KWJ/
We also discuss the nice courts at Bear Creek Regional Park. The PPPA has a lot of resources to help out other clubs. Feel free to reach out to them at https://www.pikespeakpickleball.com
Coach Tony is in the Newspaper!
Interview with Deborah Khoury who is a wonderful volunteer who is a PANSW board member. She has the portfolio for membership, so to we caught up with her to find out about some exciting news and what’s happening in NSW
Aaron Blitz also on the show!
The Pickleball Librarian interviews Susie Epp, the marketing director of Elite Tennis & Wellness, about their preparations for this weekend’s PPA Tour Vulcan’s Kansas City Open. This will be the largest pickleball tournament in Kansas City history! Elite is also a nice facility to play pickleball year-round.
The Librarian then catches up with Chris Dickert of Legacy Pickleball. They are coming out with more exciting products! Delamination, paddle testing, trying out paddles, pickleball influencers are all discussed! Never a dull moment with Chris Dickert in the house. The code Librarian gets you a discount at legacypickleball.com
Jade is back!!!
Tony wraps up his tour!
We meet the amazing Sange Carter who is the Pacific Pickleball
newly appointed Community Director and an avid pickleball player. She also has rich 20 year sporting background which includes – Pro Beach volleyball for Australia and AFL with the Gold Coast Suns.
The Pickleball Librarian interviews Jamie Gehrke the 2024 PickleCon hosted by Triple Crown Sports. It will be held from August 8-11 in Kansas City and will feature over 100 courts, tournaments, open play, round robins, seminars, demos, clinics, adaptive play, vendors, and much more! It's also walking distance to downtown KC hotels, restaurants, and live jazz!! https://www.PickleCon.com
Tony gets ready for his big road trip and coaching tour!
Today’s guest is Mathew Monty who along with Aaron Blitz is known as one of the cofounders of Pickleball in Victoria, he is one of Victoria’s top players and is probably one of the busiest coaches in Australia!!!
The Pickleball Librarian has a short segment this week. D.J. Howard shares how the DC team did with the second Major League Pickleball draft. He also gives an update about his camps.
D.J. is sponsored by Selkirk, which is carried by PB Sports in Australia https://www.pbsports.online and JustPaddles in the U.S. https://tinyurl.com/PBLJP
The Fiesta Topeka Pickleball Tournament will be held this weekend. In addition to being a sponsor, the Librarian has partnered with The Dream Seam on embroidered pickleball towels. https://tinyurl.com/DreamSeam
Coach Tony prepares for his big tour!
We are joined by a special guest – who just happens to be the Chief Executive
Officer of the National Pickleball League (NPL). So to find all things NPL and about their upcoming event on the Gold Coast.
We get a special report about the Yeppoon Pickleball Festival.
The Pickleball Librarian interviews Dan Normand about Paddle Mojo. https://tinyurl.com/PBLmojo
Dan also discusses his unique 5.0 Pickleball Lab business and their customized training programs. His YouTube channel has great playing tips and is entertaining! https://youtube.com/@50pickleballlab
The Librarian then talks to Katie McKee, one of the top pros before her injury. We hope to follow up with her as she recovers and heads back to the court!
Jade away this week but Krivo and Tony holding down the fort!
Tony nearly buys a giant clown, Krivo smashes a wall with a hammer!
Our interview for this week is one of Australia’s top Pickleball players. He has also been named as one of the host for the upcoming Oceania Pickleball Open….. Welcome to the podcast Martin Clark !!!
The Pickleball Librarian interviews pro player Michael Silvio about his new book “My Journey (Close) To The Top.” https://amzn.to/3PDlJOR
Bonus episode this week as we prepare for Season 8 -
Hear from Dylan Kimlin on his report from the QPC!
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The Pickleball Librarian enjoyed the National Pickleball League event at the Chicken N Pickle in Overland Park (Kansas City area). He chats with David Alexander, Michael Cheung, Martin Clark, and Saed Ibsais about pickleball, travel, Jack Stack Barbeque, and paddles!
David uses the Electrum Pro https://tinyurl.com/ElectrumPro
Michael and Martin use the Engage EX Ultra 6.0 https://tinyurl.com/EXUltra
Saed uses the Onix Premier https://tinyurl.com/OnixPremier
Then the Librarian interviews Autumn Price about the history of Branson pickleball and why Branson, Missouri is a nice place to visit. Autumn is a Paddletek brand ambassador. She plays with the Bantam TS-5 https://tinyurl.com/BantamTS5
They also talk about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which gives young children their own library! It’s available in many countries including Australia, U.S., U.K., and Canada. https://imaginationlibrary.com
Next week, the Librarian will interview pro player Michael Silvio about his new book “My Journey (Close) To The Top.” https://amzn.to/3PDlJOR
Jade is off this week on a new job!
Coach Tony and Krivo take over!
The Pickleball Librarian interviews owner Oscar Montes about his pickleball experience and the story of OneShot Pickleball. In Australia, OneShot paddles are available from PB Sports at https://www.pbsports.online/shop
In the US, OneShot is available from JustPaddles at https://tinyurl.com/OneShotPaddles
Drew then interviews TMPR-sponsored player Marcus Woodhouse. Marcus shares how he is dealing with Parkinson’s. He is making the best out of his life through diet, exercise, and the Deep Brain Stimulator procedure!
Use LIBRARIAN10 for a discount code on TMPR paddles at https://tinyurl.com/TMPRpaddles
Jade is away sick
Tony travels to Vivid
Krivo unpacks a blue light mystery
The Pickleball Llibrarian interviews Mike Beavers, the owner of Black Ice Cooling. They talk about the products offered and their benefits. Drew personally uses their products. He feels these are necessities for pickleball players. The code Pickleball gets you 15% off. https://blackicecooling.com
The Librarian then mentions he is currently reviewing raw carbon fiber paddles from Ronbus. He’s impressed with their low prices and quality. The code Librarian gets you $20 off their paddles. https://www.ronbus.com
Jade has a bad hair day
Tony has a house for sale
Krivo watches a man get bogged
Adam Thompson
Today’s interview hails from Sydney and he is the co-founder and CEO of Pacific
Pickleball. So to find out all about this exciting organization, it’s partnership with the
PAA and all its future activities… let’s welcome to the Podcast Adam Thompson !!!
The Pickleball Librarian talks about Memorial Day as he joins the Topeka Pickleball Association’s potluck. Cheryl West describes the scene at 10am. Married pro players on the tour Ben Newell and Yana Grechkina later stop by and say hi.
The Librarian then shares his interview with Leonard Krishtalka, the author of “The Body on the Bed.” https://amzn.to/3INAMkM
He feels it is the best historical legal fiction novel since “Snow Falling on Cedars.” https://amzn.to/3oGUBDi
Leonard and Drew then share their thoughts on the Gearbox CX14H Ultimate. https://tinyurl.com/GearboxCX14H
Jade is Back!
Today’s interview hail from the apple isle. He is the Vice President of the Tasmanian
Pickleball Association and is also their tournament chair it's Elton Broderick.
The Pickleball Librarian starts with a special report from team member Surya Rao. He and his partner Ashok Periyaswamy won SILVER in Mens Doubles 5.0 30+ at the World Pickleball Tour Kansas City Challenger!
Then the Librarian shares his experience at the Turnpike Tussle where Topeka Pickleball players headed to Emporia for round robin games. Huge thank you to Cindy and Sandy of Emporia and Susan of Topeka! Speaking of women, he dedicates this segment of the show to the women of pickleball.
Dotti Berry and Jodi Belcher, the co-authors of “EmPOWER: Pickleball Stories that Inspire” share their book about 59 amazing stories of women in pickleball! www.EmpowerPickleballWomen.com
The Librarian finishes the show by interviewing Chris Giallanza of Wild Monkeys Pickleball. Chris shares his story about his company’s dedication to preserving nature, excellent quality in their paddles, and affordable prices. https://wildmonkeyspb.com
Coach Tony and Krivo ripping it up again with Jade still away- we celebrate the great work the volunteers do in the sport and Mothers day as well!
Today’s interview is with a returning quest. He is the President of the Victorian
Pickleball Association and still claims to be (and not Aaron Blitz) our favorite podcast
fan.
The Pickleball Librarian interviews Joel Houston, the president of Pickleball Lincoln Incorporated. Lincoln has so much going on with pickleball. They are active in working with their city government to build and convert more courts. They are also thinking about working with Pickleball Players Network for their pickleball leagues. We love the club’s philosophy of being welcoming and avoiding any divisions or cliques in their club. https://www.pickleballlincoln.com and https://pickleballplayersnetwork.com
Michael Fulkerson is the pickleball ambassador of Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville is my favorite is city in Kentucky. The culture, the food, and, of course, the pickleball is excellent. Since the last time the Librarian was there, the amount of courts have more than tripled! Louisville is also gearing up for the 2023 Baird Bourbon Cup. https://m.facebook.com/groups/251528473170103
The Librarian then reviews two new paddles, which are actually upgrades of previous excellent paddles: Engage Pursuit Ultra MX https://tinyurl.com/PBLUltra and Diadem Warrior V2 (so new the manufacturer doesn’t have it on their website yet)!
Jade is off sick
Krivo has returned from Japan
Tony chooses love over Pickleball
Today’s interview is with a returning quest Matt Noone. He is the NSW competitions manager and member of the state association… and he’s heavily involved in the planning of this year’s Australian Pickleball Championships.
The Pickleball Librarian had a fun time with the Topeka Pickleball Association’s celebration of National Pickleball Month where they rented 18 courts for their members and also provided the new Pickleball Club sandwich from Subway.
Then he talks to Maurice The Grease, one of the funniest guys in pickleball, about meeting Timothy Nelson aka The Puppet Master in Alaska. Timothy was the world’s best pickleball player a few years ago!
The Librarian ends the show with an interview featuring Phillip Locklear and his girlfriend Caitlin Sinett. In addition to the match where Philip and Ben Newell take down the Johns brothers, we discuss how Philip and Caitlin met, music, attending pro events, and training together!
We interview the owner of Pickleball Global and the creator & tournament director of the World Pickleball Championship Series Jan Papi!
Big news about Australia's first $20,000 pickleball competition the Oceanic Open!
This week the Pickleball Llibrarian interviews Marlene Bell, the author of “Pickleball, Friends, And Wine... Because Therapy Is Too Expensive” talks about her book, midlife crisis, and pickleball!
Jade is off sick this week - but still manages to do some interviews for the show!
Krivo is off to Japan
Coach Tony fill in co hosting for the week!
This week the Pickleball Librarian catches up with David Alexander. He tells us what it was like to be at the senior pickleball combine. The great news is David was drafted to be on a National Pickleball League team: Oklahoma City Punishers!
Drew and pickleball author Marlene Bell read a short portion of her very funny book “Pickleball, Friends, And Wine ... Because Therapy Is Too Expensive!” https://amzn.to/41vg5B0 .
Marlene’s first book “Pickleball: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly” is also available https://amzn.to/41j8CFz . Here’s the Librarian’s review of it: https://fb.watch/j_RY2N7Vbf/
Jade gets ready for her next big pickleball competition!
Krivo lets you know how fast you can get over a hip operation
Today’s guest is a real Pickleball pioneer, a Pro player himself since 2016 and is known as a Super Coach to other pro players such as Tyson Mc Guffin. He has also spread his wings into the world of commentary… and we can call him a Aussie legend He is the one and only Morgan Evans!
From the Pickleball librarian - We have a great discussion with Dave Pogge in Peoria, Arizona. He shares his lifelong athletic pursuits, and how he eventually ended up playing pickleball. We also discuss his visits to the Midwest.
Then we talk to well known coach DJ Howard about Major League Pickleball. He talks about the process including the draft and coaching players. They now have two leagues! Be on top of your game in case DJ is ever in your area! He is always scouting for new players!
Coach Tony is Back from Thailand! and holding court with Jade this week
Today’s guest is a Pickleball pioneer & business entrepreneur base in Western Australia Jayne de Silva.
The Pickleball Librarian is back with
Everybody in the US is talking about the recent Pickleball Slam featuring some of the best tennis players in recent history: John McEnroe, Michael Chang, Andre Agassi, and Andy Roddick.
The Pickleball Librarian first interviews Joseph Johnson, the president of the Pikes Peak Pickleball Association in Colorado Springs. While discussing the Pickleball Slam, Joseph talks about the two-way street with pickleball and tennis. He also shares how well his association works with local governments to build courts, the upcoming Pikes Peak or Bust Pickleball Tournament, and what’s going on in pickleball for Southern Colorado. Many organizations are invited to contact his association for more information and tips on working with their local government. Colorado Springs is definitely a pickleball hotspot!
Kirk DeVine also shares his insights on the Pickleball Slam. He wants to see more youth pickleball and shares his love for training people to get better. Kirk also shares his philosophy about the game and how to become a better player. Then we go into detail about what Lawrence currently has to offer, and what it needs to do to become a pickleball hotspot. Lawrence has two interesting pickleball developments: a 16 court public facility and a pickleball restaurant concept with at least 5 courts.
The Pickleball Librarian then discusses family sports histories and primary source documentation. Drew shares ways to accurately preserving these legacies!
Tony is living it up in Thailand
Join the Pickleball Librarian as he heads out to the Topeka Pickleball Association. They had about 55 members show up and added 10 new members that evening. Then the Librarian interviews Jill Martin aka The Pickleball Yogi. Find out about her background, what she’s doing, and her upcoming book with Dayne Gingrich.
Coach Tony is in Thailand! Catching up with players who are in the Asia Pickleball open 2023! Find out what it is like to stay at the complex and eat drink and live Pickleball in Thailand
Interview with Aaron Blitz who has a big injury drama going on!
The Pickleball Librarian is back! In this week's episode he interviews two coaches. Coach Clark of the inner city area of Atlanta Georgia. Coach David Alexander in Arizona who's getting ready for the senior combine.
Stay tuned to after the episode ends for a secret important announcement!
Coach Tony getting ready for Thailand
Jade scores a free shirt!
Interview with Ty Yturralde one of the founders of Slam Jam!
Interview with Tristan White – Founder and CEO of the Physio Co
Jade and Krivo find out about how Coach Tony prepares to go to Thailand to play Pickleball.
Today’s guest is Mathew Noone - one of Pickleball NSW newest board members as of the last AGM and, he has the title of Competitions Manager for Pickleball NSW… and he is joining us live from Sydney’s Bush Farm courts.
It's the Pickleball Librarian's Birthday! He has a special catch up with Danielle we will be talking about Rhode Island, her interesting TikTok channel paddle battles, and how Pickleball is popular in middle school and high school in the New England part of the U.S. Then we will talk with Chris Dickert, who is the co-founder and co-owner of Legacy Pickleball. In addition to talking about his paddles, we’re going to discuss youth pickleball and also the trademark infringement suit his company is facing.
Coach Tony is off to take on Pickleball in Thailand
Jade Vs Krivo Vs smart watches!
The Victorian Pickleball Association hits 500 members!!!
Interview with Australian Pickleball legend Mathew Hort!
The Pickleball librarian is on with some top reports and interviews!
Jade misses a wave
Krivo's parents buy an animal tracking camera
Coach Tony does some proper coaching!
We catch up with Hayden Paterick - the manager of the Bateau Bay PCYC
The Pickleball Librarian interviews Chris Mathewson in a great segment about sponsorships.
Jade can't find a nappy!
Coach Tony tells us how to become a PB Sports ambassador! (Must hear)
Full report on the OneShot KatanaShot and OneShot PureShot.
Interview with Jen Ramamurthy direct from Papua New Guinea!
The Pickleball Librarian is back!!!
Interview with Stuart Campbell the president of Pickleball ACT
The Pickleball Librarian Special report
Jade is on a road trip!
Tony gets a surprise acting gig!
We work out what faces you make while playing pickleball!
What is happening around Australia - Victoria has its big state Open on the horizon.
Interview with Aaron Blitz what he learnt at the Riley Newman (world #2 Pickleball pro) clinic over the holidays.
What has Jade and Krivo been up to?
The Pickleball Librarian - his experience at the Jay Devilliers clinic and recapping his latest weekend tournament in the States.
Catch up with Jade and Krivo on the final episode of the season!
Coach Tony talks about the first events of 2023
The Pickleball Librarian is back!
Drew interviews Sarah Burr and Riley Newman it is an absolute blast!
We will be back in 2023 bigger and better than ever!
Jade buys a piece of royal history
Krivo deals with a beer explosion
Interview with Andrew Reilly to catch up on everything happening in South Australia.
The Pickleball librarian talks about his road trip!
This week on the show
Jade dusts off her mums old wedding decorations
Krivo delivers a table to Coach Tony's new hosue
We catch up with one of Australia’s top players, Brendan Lee.
The Pickleball Librarian is back too - In addition to the Oklahoma City fifth annual smash tournament, he talks about some of the chicken and pickle locations I visited on the road. I also talk a little bit about the sixth floor museum in Dallas Texas where President John F Kennedy was assassinated.
He also had a chance to meet with the president and founder of Pello Pickleball. Lots of Oklahoma and Texas Pickleball discussed.
Krivo's mum saw a snake orgy!
Jade's saw a lady washing her bits on a drinking fountain
Coach Tony on a big TV show
The Pickleball Librarian is back to discuss the US nationals! Drew also has a couple of reports from there. Drew also talked about the controversy of Catherine Parenteau leaving her partner Allyce Jones at the last minute to play with Anna Leigh Waters.
This week due to some things going on with Coach Tony moving house this week there isn't a normal episode but fear not you still get your weekly dose of The Pickleball Librarian!
This week the Pickleball Librarian reviewed the new Reign And Win (R.A.W.) paddle- 14mm Super Hive. He also had special guests Lyndee Lindsey, Noi Sourinthone, and Daniel J Howard.
Daniel J Howard is a well-known pickleball instructor who gives camps and clinics across the U.S.
Noi is employed by the city of Wichita. He has an amazing story of being a refugee from Laos.
See you all next week when we will be back to business as usual!
Krivo learns how hard it is to do American BBQ
Jade almost gets scammed by a photography company
Interview with Gordon Watson
The Pickleball Librarian is in to talk about the Colbert Cup Celebrity Tournament as well as Electrum Pro II review with Surya, and DiNGK Sports Pro Grit review with Colleen.
This Week we catch on Krivo's dog dramas and Jade's baby chat!
Coach Tony gets us the latest on a local calendar of events!
Interview with the lovely Melissa Carlton
The Pickleball Librarian is back!
It's a great episode don't miss it!
Krivo fails at skinny singles
Jade has been so busy taking care of an unwell Casper
We catch up with David Jay (National Head of Officiating)
Coach Tony's big movie roles continue plus we find out about his big road trip!
The Pickleball Librarian's special feature.
Jade had her credit card taken off her!
Krivo is off to Europe
Coach tony has big personal news!
Aaron Blitz is on the show and has big news about his role in Pickleball Victoria
The Pickleball Librarian is on the podcast with some awesome information on balls balls balls!
How to turn your old Pickleballs into Halloween decorations.
Interviews from the Australian Pickleball Championships 2022
The Pickleball Librarian is on the show!
Interview with Mike Newell
This episode is jam packed with Pickleball goodness!
This is an extra LOOOOONG episode but jam packed with Pickleball goodness!
Interview with Brendan Lee plus he brings a surprise special guest with him (hint it is a VIP).
We debate putting Pickleball courts into shopping malls.
Third Shot Sports are coming to Australia!
Update on Jade and Coach Tony's journey to the APC 2022.
The Pickleball Librarian is on the show answering one of your questions!
Report from Martin Clark IN BALI!
The Pickleball Librarian on the show!
Coach Tony talks Aussie events calendar!
It's been a big week on The Pickleball Podcast here are the headlines!
Mike Newal on the show!
The Pickleball Librarian on the show!
Australian events
Coach Tony on the show!
Due to technical difficulties this week we have just a mini ep this week but NEVER FEAR The Pickleball Librarian is HERE!
Back to business as usual next week so everyone calm down!
See you next week and thanks for listening!
What a great week!
We chat with Mitch Hargreaves to find out about his journey and what he is up to.
Coach Tony in with tips on how to turn around a game!
Jade catches up with The Pickleball Librarian
Tournament news
We catch up with Wade Paulson
Coach Tony updates us about his big film roles
Should your club host a championship?
Holiday updates from Jade and Krivo
Final Episode of the season - we will be off on a 2 week break but back soon with season 5!
This week we catch up with Shelia Capperauld - Shelia is a pioneer of pickleball for Hallidays Point and several other local venues on the mid north coast of NSW. She serves as a board member on the Pickleball Association on NSW and is also an ambassador for regional NSW.
We find out why Bill Gates is so obsessed with the sport
Coach Tony talks about the best practice strategies to use leading up to a tournament!
Pickle on pickleballers!
We find out about Jade's Game of Thrones addiction
Krivo floods a bathroom
Interview with Ben Hocking
Australian Pickleball news and events
Coach Tony breaks it down on how to get the best out of your mixed ability doubles games!
Coach Tony talks paddle weight
Jade's Birthday
Krivo takes on the Aldi Special buy mania
Interview with Andrew Reilly
Interview with the amazing Jan Papi
Coach Tony talks about the best ways to warm up
Jade has an exciting encounter with a post box
Krivo takes on the floods!
Coach Tony is going to be on a Disney TV show!
Catch up from the week
American news – Happy 4th of July
Our interview with Brendan Lee
Coach Tony interviews Diana Gilhawley
Australian News and so much more!
All the normal fun and chaos of the pod plus the following!
Interview with Alison Wheatley
Coach Tony talks all the different ball types - how many holes does yours have?
Australian Pickleball news
Naked Pickleball information
Interview with Bruce Winther
Australian pickleball news
Chat with Coach Tony whilst on the way back from battle of the border!
All the battle of the border gossip!
Aaron Blitz on the show!
International News
Australian News
Tournaments coming up
So much more!
Catching up with Jade and Krivo again
Interview with Sarah Burr
What has Coach Tony been up to?
Jade and Coach Tony host the final episode of The Pickleball Podcast.
We catch up with Krivo who is on holiday in Tasmania - has he been playing any pickleball?
The 2021 USA Pickleball National Championships wrap up - how did Riley Newman go and we rehash the top 3 highlights
Announcement of the 2022 Australian Pickleball event Calendar and which Australian Pickleballer has made it into the Australian book of records?
Interview – Brendan Lee –
- Brendan is the new PAQ treasurer but taken on many roles and tasks including
coaching & development, driving Pickleball in the Harvey Bay region and is one
of Queensland’s top players on the circuit.
In the News – around Australia
- PAQ hits 19 clubs and 1500 members
Pickleball Australia Association – has a upcoming Referee Camp; Line Judge
online training course
COACH TONY talks - getting stuck and playing in the mid-court –
For the first time ever, top world-ranked pickleball pro-Riley Newman features on The Pickleball Podcast!
Jade & Coach Tony chat about his life as a PRO Pickleball athlete, his love for the sport, and his trip to Australia where he will be running exclusive 3-hour pickleball clinics in Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane this January 2022!
Riley is currently PPA ranked:
World #2 - Men’s Doubles
World #3 - Mixed Doubles
We catch up with Mark Taylor - Mark is the new president of the Pickleball Victoria.
In the news -
-Sun up to Sundown Movember Pickleball event wrap
-Don’t forget that the NSW AGM
-Social media post of the week
-The 2021 USA Pickleball National Championships starts next week !!!
- What’s Coach Tony up to ?
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Krivo's Back
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Jade's moving to QLD and looking for a new club
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Also find out the result of the Coast Cup! (Gold Coast VS Sunshine Coast)
- The new president of the Pickleball Association of QLD has been announced & get involved in the Australia VS The rest of the world tournament on the Gold Coast!
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Jade and Coach Tony speak to Co-Captain Alli Ballas of the Sunshine Coast Team. Alli fills us in on the Coast Cup being held in QLD this weekend.
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We have 2 new clubs in QLD and the NT
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IFP Rule changes have been announced! Is the drop serve to stay?
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International News on Major League Pickleball and how you can watch it on your phone!
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Jade and Tony chat to Jen Ramamurthy the new chairperson of the PAA!
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Find out where the new club locations in QLD are!
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Pickleball NSW celebrates its 500th member and has a state squad
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The Gold Coast is hosting 2 new tournaments in the next couple of weeks
Jade catches up with the former Chairman of the Australia Pickleball Association while in lockdown!
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Find out where Bob is going and what he is doing
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How he is celebrating his 70th birthday
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Reflecting on his achievements and what he sees for the future of Pickleball here in Australia.
We're back! Well almost all of us are back.
Jade and Coach Tony are hosting Episode 1 of Season 3!
We cover:
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The NSW lockdown and what we got up to!
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Pickleball National News and there are so many cool things happening with one lucky club getting $250,000 from the federal government.
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Local News for the Hunter Pickleball club with a meeting with council
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The Australian Pickleball Association has a new chairman listen to find out who it is!
Update on Tony becoming a Nurse
Krivo Recommends a farming show
Interview with Gabi Plumm
Jade is stuck in isolation so we got her on the phone!
Pickleball News!
- Krivo and Coach Tony give an update on what's been happening during the last week.
- Krivo chats to Jen Ramamurthy she's a PAA board member & Secretary, PAQ President, and a Selkirk pickleball ambassador
- Coach Tony chats part 3 of Dink Fest
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Catch up on the past week
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Last nights games
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Interview with super star player Pam Flemming
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In the news
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Coach tony
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Correspondence
This week in Episode 4:
- Jade & Krivo interview Aaron Blitz, secretary of the Victoria Pickleball Association.
There's news of new clubs and grants from the Victorian Government.
- Jade & Krivo interview Shannan from Purnell Trophies and Apparel! If you need new club shirts or trophies find out why they are the way to go!
- Coach Tony talks about Dink Fest and what you can expect in the first week such as coaching clinics and wine/brewery tours!
- Competition News (focusing on the next 2 months) and so much more!
How Pickleball can help people with Parkinsons
Update on Aaron Blitz's fund raiser
Interview with Rif about Rif's Ride
Playing 3 a side on the court
Coach Tony talks battle of the border
- Jade & Krivo interview Jackie Robinson who is the marketing & promotions coordinator for Dinkfest and is also the key figure in the development of Wheelchair Pickleball in Australia.
- Jade asks Coach Tony about Stacking in Pickleball and its benefits.
- Competition News
- Also, would you have a Pickleball themed wedding?
MIKE NEWEL - EAST COAST PICKLEBALL CLUB
ABBY - THE PICKLEBALL GIRL
BENJAMIN & MARTIN FROM EAST COAST PICKLEBALL CLUB
SUMI - BRISBANE PICKLEBALL CLUB
QUINN - HUNTER PICKLEBALL CLUB
MARK - BATEAU BAY PICKLEBALL CLUB
TERRY & JOHN - HUNTER PICKLEBALL CLUB
NSW Open wrap up:
How did Jade & Krivo compete as a mixed doubles team?
Jade interviews Chairman of the Australian Pickleball board Bob Mendelsohn & the President of the QLD Pickleball Association Jen Ramamurthy
In the news: The Minto US Open championships is happening now in Naples Florida and we touch base on the Noosa Doubles Event Coach Tony reveals BIG news with a naming sponsor for Dink Fest!
And we announce the winners of our Pick The Voice Competition!
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NSW OPEN UPDATE - TOURNAMENT THIS WEEKEND 17TH -18TH OF APRIL
INTRODUCING JAYNE DE SILVA FROM W.A AND THE OWNER OF THE POWER PICKLEBALL
BONUS BITS FROM THE HUNTER PICKLEBALL CLUB
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Last nights games
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Pickleball news
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NSW Open chat/updates - as of Wednesday night 24th March.... we have 165 players registered
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this number of players has equaled the highest number of players in an Australian tournament (which was the Qld championships in September 2020)
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this number might be exceeded if we get any last minute regos and organisers finding partners for players in the next week !!!
- More information about the Pan Pacific Masters has dropped (see above)
- Great initiative shown here in Qld with pickleball in schools. Qld has team of Volunteers And NuPlay (an Australian based business) has supplied equipment for this program
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March 25th was the cut off to get your registrations in for the NSW OPEN. See you on the courts April 17th and 18th
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Interview with Bryan Wilson
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Coach Tony's tips
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Shout outs and correspondence
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Recap on Wednesday night's games
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Pickleball News
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Coach Tony's ultimate Pickleball quiz
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Shout outs
If you want to get in touch send us a DM on Instagram @Thepickleballpodcast
- Recap on Wednesday night's games
-Pickelball news:
Get an update on the Qld association memberships, there's 8 new courts at Currumbin.
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NSW Open update
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News on The Battle of the Border
- Tasmania is powering on with a new facility
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We also chat to Mike Newell. He's the Director/Founder of East Coast Pickleball and an IPTPA Master Teaching Professional. Not to mention Mikes won numerous QLD State medals!
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Coach Tony talks safety, warm ups and how to get into battle of the borders.
Not only will you meet your hosts Jade & Krivo but they'll be interviewing Bob Mendelsohn - chairman of the Pickleball Association of Australia! (Former President of Pickleball Association of NSW) #thepickleballpodcast
We also catch up with Coach Tony and find out about the famous drop serve!
In Pickleball news we cover Australia's biggest Pickleball competitions and Dink Fest!