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Shadow Mountain Resort and Club General Manager – Michael McFarlane
Michael McFarlane, General Manager of Shadow Mountain Resort and Club in Palm Desert, discusses why he’s “all in” with a Pickleball program at his resort, the impact the sport has on tourism and his passion for Spartan Races, among other topics.
Ep 23: The Value of the Drive and Playing With a 12 Year Old—Exclusive Interview With Pro Leigh Waters
In this exclusive interview, Mark Renneson talks with PB pro Leigh Waters about what its like to compete (and win) at the highest level with her 12-year old daughter Anna-Leigh, as well as their significant use of the third shot drive.
Kim Jagd – Former NCAA Women’s Volleyball Champion
Morgan Evans sits down with Kim Jagd, who won a NCAA Women’s Volleyball title in 1984 with UCLA and went on to play 3 seasons of Professional Beach Volleyball, where she recorded several Top 10 finishes in the sand. Kim was introduced to Pickleball in 2015, and she’s been hooked ever since.
Ep 22 Micro Edition: 3 Fixes for Pop-ups
Ricardo is tired of popping up his drops and dinks. Mark suggests three things he can do right away to make his life better.
Ep 21 Micro Edition: 3 Questions from Bob in Wisconsin
In this micro edition of the show, Mark Renneson tackles three questions from Bob in Wisconsin.
Ep 20: Rally Scoring, Blowing on the Ball, Catching Out Balls
In this episode of the show, Mark Renneson takes listener questions about technique, tactics, rules and etiquette. Is it ok to catch balls that are flying long? How do you get more power on your drive? Can you blow the ball over the net?
Justin Maloof – USA Pickleball Association Executive Director
On the heels of the 2018 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships, hosted at the world class Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Justin Maloof, the Executive Director of the USA Pickleball Association joins Morgan Evans.
Ep 19: PB Coaching Problems (Part 2)
Is the PB instructor market saturated? How do I handle a player who is hopeless? I’ve got 6 people and just one court — what’s the best way to manage them? Is teaming up with another pro to offer lessons a good idea?
Seymour Rifkind – IPTPA
Seymour Rifkind of the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association discusses the growth of pickleball domestically and around the world, and shares some incredible stories along the way – including growing up as the son of a holocaust survivor, becoming a best-selling author and much more.
Ep 18: Observations from 2018 USAPA Nationals
We’re back from the 2018 USAPA Nationals! In this episode of the show, Mark Renneson talks about 3 of his takeaways from the tournament.
Mike & Rob Barnes – Founders of Selkirk Sport
At 23 and 26-years old, respectively, Mike and Rob Barnes stand at the forefront of a sport that is skyrocketing in popularity and growth domestically and globally. During the interview, Mike & Rob share their passion for the game, their commitment to help grow the sport, the impact of tennis as a sister sport of Pickleball, and the possibility of Pickleball in the Olympics, among other topics.
Ep 17: How to Compete Better at Tournaments
Live from the 2018 USAPA Nationals in Indian Wells California! Mark Renneson from Third Shot Sports tells you about 10 things you can do to perform better at a pickleball tournament.
Tyson McGuffin – Professional Pickleball’s Top Ranked Singles Player (Part 2)
Tune-in to Part 2 of the interview with Tyson McGuffin, as he shares his thoughts on the upcoming USAPA Nationals, converting tennis star Gaël Monfils to a Pickleball player and much more…
Ep 16: Pickleball Problems Coaching Edition (Part 1)
Should you become a certified coach? How should you handle onlookers watching your lessons? How do you get your students to practice what you preach? In this spcial ‘coaching’ edition of Pickleball Problems, Third Shot Sports coach Mark Renneson addresses some of the issues instructors have to deal with.
Ty McGuffin – Professional Pickleball’s Top Ranked Singles Player (Part 1)
Ty McGuffin, the 2018 US Open Pickleball Champion and defending USAPA National Champion in singles, discusses the meteroric growth of Pickleball and his personal journey with host, Morgan Evans.