The UPS and DOWNS of the Game | Mental Health & Pickleball
Briones Pickleball Podcast
Introduction
The host introduces Cara Williams, a top senior player in pickleball, discussing her significant wins and infectious personality. They explore her journey from college tennis player to school teacher and mom, with a brief mention of her participation in a women's soccer league.
Welcome to the Briones Pickleball Podcast! Stay tuned in every week as we talk all things pickleball! Pickleball strategy, pickleball news, pickleball paddles and much, much more!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introducing Kara Williams
00:03:52 - Getting burnt out from D1 tennis, to teaching pickleball
00:05:06 - Failing to ditch her husband for better play
00:10:44 - Recalling First Tournament Experience with OG pickleball legends
00:13:25 - The Hot Lava Incident and learning pickleball rules
00:15:00 - From Amateur to Pro: The Pro Pickleball Journey
00:17:28 - How We Met: The pro-level Partner Search for Nationals
00:25:45 - Playing Mixed Doubles Pro with Jordan Briones
00:29:40 - Getting 4th place at US OPEN Pro with Jordan
00:32:09 - Recounting a close game against top players Tyler Loong and Alex Hamner
00:33:17 - Jordan Briones' Autograph Moment(s) at the US OPEN
00:36:00 - The MOST Disappointing Bronze Medal Match (against Leigh Waters)
00:38:01 - The Importance of Counterpunching against bangers
00:46:29 - Playing with Top Legends at the US OPEN
00:47:44 - The Importance of Chemistry: Choosing "nice" over "skill"
00:52:59 - The Importance of Being Kind and Supportive in Pickleball and in Marriage
01:03:51 - Dealing with Nerves in Pickleball
01:07:24 - Developing New Weapons is essential to your improvement
01:11:07 - Kara almost quits pickleball completely, and Manager Mike strikes again
01:14:49 - The Importance of Playing for Growth, Rather Than Wins
01:17:59 - Depression and Anxiety: Mental Health and Pickleball
01:25:58 - Finding Balance: More to Life than Pickleball
01:29:55 - Kara is our #1 fan and listener
01:34:09 - Playing pro pickleball at the PPA
01:45:52 - Kara gets drafted to the NPL
01:48:35 - Teaching Engage pickleball camps all over the county
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