Behind the Paddle Pickleball Podcast

In this powerful episode of Behind the Paddle, Rob Nunnery sits down with Karen Mitchell, co-founder and chair of Pickleball England, to explore how a local village game turned into a nationwide movement—and what’s next on the global stage.

They cover:
- Karen’s unexpected journey into pickleball (tea, cake & a paddle!)
- The grassroots origins of Pickleball England
- How England is setting the tone for international growth
- Behind-the-scenes politics of international pickleball governance
- The unification efforts to get pickleball into the Olympics
- Why sovereignty matters for the sport’s future

If you care about the future of pickleball, this is one you don’t want to miss.

📍 Plus: Find out why the English Open might be leaving Telford… and where it’s going next.

Timestamps:
0:00 - The Behind the Paddle Podcast Episode 15 Introduction 🎬
0:45 - Introduction to Pickleball and Community Engagement 🏓
3:40 - Karen's Journey into Pickleball 👊
6:05 - Establishing Pickleball England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
9:26 - Navigating Relationships with Tennis Organizations 🎾
12:33 - The Governance Structure of Pickleball 💪
15:43 - Unification Efforts in Global Pickleball Governance 🌏
19:10 - Challenges in International Governance and Control ☝️
20:50 - Future of Pickleball Governance 🔮
26:17 - The Evolution of Pickleball Governance 🔄
30:47 - Challenges of Unification in Pickleball 💘
35:30 - The Importance of Olympic Recognition 🙌🏼
39:59 - The Growth of the English Open Tournament 🏟️

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Pickleball is catching fire in the Middle East—and Andreas and Thomas Neuert are at the center of it. In this episode, Rob Nunnery sits down with brothers Andreas and Thomas to talk about how they brought pickleball to Dubai, how they're building community, and why the sport is positioned to skyrocket across the GCC. From four courts to hundreds of players in months, Pickle Turf is just the beginning.

🔥 How the Dubai pickleball scene started
🏟️ Building premier indoor facilities
🌍 Why the GCC and India are keys to international growth
👶 The importance of junior programs and university adoption
🎯 The vision for floating courts and stadium experiences
🌐 Collaborations with Global Sports and Sania Mirza

Timestamps:
0:00 - Behind the Paddle Podcast Episode 14 Introduction 🎬
1:06 - Introduction to Pickleball Journeys 🫡
4:28 - The Rise of Pickleball in Dubai ☝️
7:58 - Building a Pickleball Community 💯
12:25 - The Future of Pickleball and Youth Engagement 🔮
17:17 - The Social Aspect of Pickleball 🗣️
24:14 - The Growth of Pickleball at a College level 🏓
27:06 - Opportunities in Pickleball 🤝
31:58 - Conclusion and Future Prospects 🙏

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Welcome to Episode 13 of the Behind the Paddle pickleball podcast! In this episode, Rob Nunnery welcomes Jordan Wick and Michele Spahr, hosts of the "Mom, You're Embarrassing Me" podcast. Rob shares his experiences of being a pro pickleball player after being diagnosed with Crohn's disease and Michele shares her experiences after an MS diagnosis. They both share how important community support is to maintaining your mental health during a difficult situation. Rob also shares the challenges of competing at a high level while managing health issues — and the significance of advocacy for those facing similar struggles. He is looking to the future and is excited about upcoming partnerships and tournaments in the APP tour.

Rob, Jordan, and Michele discuss the challenges of handling criticism when you are playing at a high level, the transition from tennis to pickleball, and the strategic shifts in gameplay, particularly the trend of players stepping back from the kitchen line.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Behind the Paddle Podcast Episode 13 Introduction 🎬
1:07 - Introduction and Guest Introduction 👊
2:54 - Rob Nunnery's Journey in Pickleball 📖
12:30 - Mental Health and Coping Mechanisms 🧠
19:14 - Advocacy and Community Involvement 💯
27:15 - Future Aspirations and Partnerships 🔮
32:20 - The Unorthodox Charm of Richard Liverknees
35:30 - The Evolution of Pickleball: Growth and Concerns 📊
41:34 - Handling Criticism in Sports 🗣️
43:33 - Transitioning from Tennis to Pickleball 🎾
46:20 - The New Norm: Playing Off the Kitchen Line 👀
47:44 - The Nasty Nelson: Love It or Leave It❓
51:16 - Rapid Fire Questions: Fun Insights 🔥
56:53 - Personal Stories: Finding Pickleball 🫡
57:54 - The Joy of Pickleball: A Personal Journey 🙏
59:52 - Finding Connection Through Shared Experiences 💥
1:01:37 - The Intersection of Personal Growth and Sports 🦾
1:03:00 - The Power of Storytelling in Sports 🫠
1:06:37 - Building a Community Through Podcasting 🎙️
1:09:57 - Future Aspirations and Goals in Podcasting 🤗

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Welcome to Episode 12 of the Behind the Paddle pickleball podcast. In this episode, Rob Nunnery welcomes Carl Schmits, chief technology officer at USA Pickleball. Carl shares his journey from a systems engineer to a pro pickleball player. He discusses his involvement in the development of pickleball equipment standards, the challenges faced in the pro pickleball scene, and the importance of viewer engagement through broadcasting.

Carl and Rob also discuss the evolving landscape of pickleball, the impact of these changes on amateur players, and the importance of maintaining the sport's integrity, especially with so many organizations running the game. Schmits emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach to ensure the pickleball's sustainability.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Behind the Paddle Podcast Episode 12 🎬

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Welcome to Episode 11 of Behind the Paddle pickleball podcast. In this episode, Rob Nunnery welcomes Harsh Mehta, a professional pickleball player. He shares his journey from being a professional table tennis player to discovering pickleball. He shares his early struggles with health, the influence of his parents, and how he transitioned into competitive sports. Harsh also discusses the growth of pickleball in India, the challenges faced during the COVID pandemic, and his aspirations to pursue a career in pickleball while balancing his education and job. Harsh experienced many unique challenges of transitioning from table tennis to pickleball, but he has many future plans for his professional pickleball career.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Behind the Paddle Podcast Episode 11 Introduction 🎬
1:56 - Harsh Mehta's Early Journey in Sports 🥶
8:36 - Transition from Table Tennis to Pickleball 🎾
18:44 - The Growth of Pickleball in India 🇮🇳
28:37 - Navigating Career Choices and Pickleball Aspirations 🙏
33:09 - The Rise of Pickleball in India 📈
37:22 - Balancing Education and Sports 📚
39:41 - Deciding to Go Full-Time in Pickleball 🤑
43:27 - First International Experience at the US Open 🇺🇸
46:56 - Reflecting on a Year of Growth 🧘‍♂️
53:17 - Overcoming Challenges from Table Tennis Background 🏓
58:23 - Looking Ahead: Future Goals in Pickleball 🔮

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Welcome to Episode 10 of the Behind the Paddle pickleball podcast! In this episode, Rob Nunnery welcomes Kyle Yates, owner of The Picklr. Kyle shares his journey from professional pickleball player to business owner, with the goal of building indoor pickleball facilities in Colorado. He shares his experiences, challenges, and surprises of running a pickleball business and the importance of community engagement through membership models. He also discusses the evolving landscape of pro pickleball, both in the U.S. and internationally, the potential for growth in amateur pickleball, the importance of structured training for young players, and the growing opportunities in pickleball around the world, especially in Asia.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Behind the Paddle Podcast Episode 10 Introduction 🎬


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Welcome to Episode 9 of the Behind the Paddle pickleball podcast. In this episode, Rob Nunnery welcomes Matt Nola, founder of Lunar Pickleball. Matt shares his journey from discovering pickleball during the pandemic to establishing Lunar Pickleball, a pickleball paddle brand aimed at providing resources for players in Asia. He discusses the vibrant culture of Thailand, the need for better infrastructure for pickleball in the area, and his plans to build a premium facility in Bangkok. Rob and Matt also discuss the potential for growth in pickleball globally and the importance of community and support for players.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Behind the Paddle Podcast Episode 9 Introduction 🎬
1:13 - Introduction to Matt Nola's Journey 💯
3:36 - The Birth of Lunar Pickleball 🌏
6:30 - Building a Community and Resources for Players 🏓
10:00 - Why Bangkok? The Allure of Thailand 🇹🇭
13:10 - The Need for Infrastructure in Pickleball 👷‍♂️
15:55 - Plans for a Premium Pickleball Facility 💰
21:04 - The Future of Pickleball and Padel in Asia 🔮
23:09 - Innovative Cooling Solutions for Sports Venues 💨
25:00 - Successful Tournament Management and Player Experience 🤩
30:03 - The Growth of Pickleball in Southeast Asia 📈
32:30 - International Pickleball Dynamics and Challenges 📝
36:15 - Sustainable Growth and Community Impact of Pickleball 🔥
39:07 - Career Transitions and Passion for Pickleball ↪️

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Welcome to Episode 8 of the Behind the Paddle pickleball podcast. In this episode, Rob Nunnery welcomes Erik Tice, a content writer for the Dink Pickleball. Erik shares his journey into the world of professional pickleball analysis, including his analytical approach to player performance and the importance of statistical data in understanding team dynamics. There is a need for better statistical tracking and analysis to enhance the understanding of pickleball player performance and team strategies within all professional pickleball leagues.

Rob and Erik also discuss the evolving landscape of professional pickleball, team formats, the future of Major League Pickleball (MLP), and the impact of player contracts on motivation and competitiveness. As pickleball expands, there are new talents emerging from all over the world, especially from countries like India and China.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Behind the Paddle Podcast Episode 8 Introduction 🎬
1:10 - Introduction to Pro Pickleball Analysis ✖️
5:49 - Erik Tice's Journey into Pickleball 🏓
12:40 - Statistical Analysis in Pickleball ✍️
18:44 - Player Dynamics and Team Strategies in MLP 💯
23:11 - Innovative Team Formats in Pickleball 🔌
30:45 - The Impact of Mergers on Pro Pickleball 👀
40:38 - Emerging Talent and Global Growth in Pickleball 🌏

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Welcome to Episode 7 of the Behind the Paddle pickleball podcast. In this episode, Rob Nunnery welcomes Ryler DeHeart as he shares his journey from tennis to becoming a professional pickleball player. They discuss the challenges (and joys) of transitioning from one sport to another, the importance of family in his pickleball journey, and the exciting growth of pickleball internationally. Ryler and his family have adopted an "RV lifestyle" with the goal of balancing pickleball competition with family life. He is also passionate about coaching and inspiring youth in pickleball.

Timestamps:
0:00 - The Behind the Paddle Podcast Episode 7 Introduction 🎬
1:23 - Introduction to Ryler DeHart 👏
4:05 - Ryler's Journey into Pickleball 🏓
7:27 - Transitioning from Tennis to Pickleball 🎾
10:09 - Family Dynamics in Pickleball 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒
13:24 - The Joy of Playing as a Family 🤘
23:10 - The Future of Pickleball and International Growth 🔮
27:42 - The RV Lifestyle and Its Challenges 🚐
41:00 - Balancing Competition and Family Life ⚖️
43:17 - Looking Ahead: Opportunities in Pickleball 💯
53:23 - Building a Brand and Giving Back 🫡
55:37 - Conclusion 🔚

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Welcome to Episode 6 of the Behind the Paddle pickleball podcast. In this episode, Rob Nunnery welcomes pickleball pro Susannah Barr. Rob and Susannah discuss her journey into pickleball, her background as an adjunct professor and military linguist, and the challenges of being a pro athlete in a growing sport. Susannah also shares her experience of parenting a young athlete, how professional pickleball has evolved over the years, her experiences as a co-owner of a pickleball club in Boise, Idaho, and her plans to continue coaching and be involved with her community.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Behind the Paddle Podcast Episode 6 Introduction 🎬
1:13 - Introduction to Susannah Barr 😛
2:47 - Susannah's Journey to Pickleball 🚌
6:45 - Background and Early Career 💪
11:17 - Military Experience and Language Skills 🫡
19:27 - Parenting and Pickleball with Porter 🧑‍🧒
25:11 - The Evolution of Pro Pickleball 🔄
30:54 - Challenges in the Pro Scene ❤️‍🩹
37:05 - Future Plans and Opportunities 🔮
43:00 - Balancing Competition and Personal Growth 📈
48:40 - Exciting Upcoming Events and Projects 🎉

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Welcome to Episode 5 of the Behind the Paddle pickleball podcast. In this episode, Rob Nunnery welcomes pickleball pro Dylan Frazier to talk about his journey in pickleball, playing in college, and the future of pickleball. Pickleball is growing exponentially among college students — Dylan sees a lot of potential for it to become a varsity sport. He also talks about pro pickleball formats, player dynamics, and how they can make the game more exciting for spectators. Plus, his future plans in pickleball and how he wants to stay involved in the sport even after his pro days.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Behind the Paddle Episode 5 Introduction 🎬
1:12 - Dylan Frazier Background ⚾️
3:23 - The Rise of College Pickleball 🏓
5:33 - Pickleball as a Junior Sport 👧
9:42 - Balancing School + Professional Pickleball 💸
14:52 - The Premiere Event for Viewership 👑
18:58 - Paddle Situation 👀
21:57 - Is This Sport for the Casual Viewer❓
27:28 - Dylan's Future Goals 🔮
29:02 - ML or PPA❔

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Welcome to Episode 4 of the Behind the Paddle pickleball podcast! In this episode, Rob Nunnery welcomes pickleball pro Federico Staksrud to talk about his journey from playing tennis in Argentina to discovering pickleball in the United States. Federico shares his upbringing, the support of his parents, and his pickleball goals, including helping singles pickleball become a main showcase for the sport in the future.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Behind the Paddle Episode 4 Introduction 🎬
2:01 - Federico Staksrud: background 🎾
7:42 - Importance of parental guidance 🧑‍🧑‍🧒
11:30 - Entering pickleball 🏓
13:03 - College 🎓
16:50 - Biggest failure❓
21:02 - Overall goals 🎯
22:21 - Singles potential 🔮
24:54 - Reaching the limit for power 💪
30:41 - Playing doubles 2️⃣
33:33 - Handling social media 📲
37:30 - Morning routine 🧘‍♂️
41:51 - Expecting the unexpected 👀
46:00 - Working hard 🐶
50:45 - Improving your life through good habits 🌤️
51:59 - Reality of professional pickleball 💸
56:21 - Rapid fire questions 🔥

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Welcome to Episode 3 of the Behind the Paddle podcast! In this episode, Rob Nunnery welcomes pickleball pro John Cincola. Both players share their own personal journeys in pickleball, the evolution of the sport, and how pickleball has changed both their lives. They also talk about transitioning from tennis to pickleball, and how it can both be challenging and rewarding. John talks about building his own YouTube brand and building his own pickleball brand, including new courses he is working on.

Timestamps:
* 0:00 - Behind the Paddle Episode 3 Introduction 🎬
* 2:34 - John Cincola introduction 🤝
* 5:51 - Teaching tennis 🎾
* 11:06 - Chasing a dream with a family 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒
* 14:21 - Moving from Chicago to Austin 🏓
* 19:33 - Drilling 💪
* 23:12 - Future Plans for Playing and Off-Court Opportunities 🔮
* 28:00 - Building a YouTube channel 📺
* 42:57 - Creating a personal brand 🕺🏼
* 48:39 - Defining Success 🏡
* 50:39 - Concerns & worries 🤔
* 57:15 - Rapid fire questions 💥
* 1:06:33 - Closing remarks 👏

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Welcome to Episode 2 of the Behind the Paddle pickleball podcast! In this episode, Rob Nunnery welcomes pickleball pro James Ignatowich to talk about his pickleball journey from a junior tennis player to one of the best pickleball players in the world. James reflects on childhood tennis tournaments, getting kicked off his college tennis team, and how he avoided burnout. As a professional athlete, he also overcame mental health struggles and learned to deal with social media attention. James shares his goals for the future, both in pickleball and his personal life.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Behind the Paddle Episode 2 Introduction 🎬
1:37 - Catching up ☕️
3:45 - Early tennis days 🎾
7:02 - James' upbringing + work ethic 💯
9:05 - College experience and regrets 😯
11:22 - Reflecting on high school experience ✌️
15:19 - Transition from student to student ❌
18:40 - Early tennis aspirations 🙏
22:29 - Advice to younger self 🗣️
26:45 - Hitting rock bottom 🪨
29:21 - Finding pickleball 🏓
33:11 - Academic issues 📚
35:07 - Behavioral patterns + overcoming mental struggles 🧠
39:29 - Importance of pickleball ❤️
41:48 - Value of hard work 💪
45:54 - Finding passion and purpose 🔎
50:22 - Dealing with social media attention 🤳
59:25 - Goals for the future 🔮

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Welcome to Behind the Paddle pickleball podcast, a brand new show with Rob Nunnery! In this podcast, Rob will talk with pickleball players from all different backgrounds to discuss how they got into pickleball, their thoughts on the pro leagues, and their strategy to improve their skills. In Episode 1, Rob Nunnery welcomes tennis player Donald Young to discuss his transition from tennis to pickleball and the differences between the 2 sports 🎾

Donald dives into discussion about the financial challenges of pickleball players, especially those who are outside the top rankings, how excited he is to be playing in Major League Pickleball (MLP), finding practice partners transitioning into pickleball, and the importance of playing with high level pickleball players to improve your skills 💯

Timestamps:
0:00 - Behind the Paddle Episode 1 Introduction 🎬
2:41 - Donald Young introduction 👏
4:55 - Switch to pickleball 🙌
9:06 - Potential 💭
12:58 - Training partners ✍️
20:52 - Expectations 🏓
23:26 - Potential tennis converts 👀
30:13 - First check 💰
31:10 - Chris Eubanks connection 💪
36:59 - Kenny Thorne 🐝
38:00 - Isolating in doubles 📝
41:36 - Strengths and weakness's 📊
43:10 - Thoughts on MLP 🏆
44:58 - Importance of partner dynamics 🧪
48:37 - Closing statements 🏁

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