Briones Pickleball Podcast Mutual RESPECT With One Of Pickleball's Greatest Coaches
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Jul 6, 2023 The podcast discusses the coaching journey of Kyle McKenzie, including his transition from D1 tennis to pickleball coaching and his previous career as a professional poker player. They explore the strategy of poker and how it applies to coaching pickleball. Other topics include the importance of spin, disguise, and deception in pickleball, qualities to look for in a pickleball coach, adjusting court positioning for better reaction time, and improving your game by classifying errors. They also discuss their partnership, teaching tips for different skill levels, balancing work and family life, and the evolution of pro pickleball.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Coaching Styles and Background
02:08 • 4min
From Poker to Pickleball: A Journey of Strategy
05:50 • 13min
Qualities of a Good Coach in Pickleball
19:05 • 13min
The Evolution of Their Partnership
32:26 • 8min
Improving Skills for Players with No Racket Sport Experience
40:27 • 2min
Balancing Family and Travel
42:38 • 14min
The Evolution of Pro Pickleball
56:08 • 13min
Grip Techniques: Continental vs Eastern
01:09:36 • 7min
Future Plans and Aspirations
01:16:13 • 10min