Life Lessons from the Trick Shot King | Shea Underwood

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Jul 24, 2023

Shea Underwood, former Division 1 football player turned pickleball content creator, joins the podcast to discuss his transition into creating pickleball content, effective communication on the court, improving defense and patience, and the journey of creating viral trick shot videos.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Getting Into the Game of Pick-Up Ball

01:58 • 8min

The Importance of Depth and Hang Time in Pickleball Returns

10:05 • 14min

Beginning of the Content Creation Journey

24:07 • 10min

Evolution of Trick Shot Videos

34:21 • 14min

Memorable Moments and Sponsorships in Pickleball

47:55 • 2min

Reflections on Playing Professional Pickleball and Insights on Sponsorship

50:04 • 7min

Content Creation and the Journey to Success

57:07 • 9min

Setting Goals by Age

01:06:23 • 5min

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introducing special guest Shea Underwood
00:01:26 - From Engineer to Full Time Pickleball Content Creator
00:04:31 - From Division 1 Football to Finding Pickleball
00:10:49 - How "Soccer Cars" can make you better at Pickleball
00:12:11 - Effective Communication and strategies on the court
00:18:50 - Journey to a 5.0+
00:21:34 - Improving Defense and Patience in Pickleball
00:25:39 - My YouTube Journey : The Journey of Creating and Sharing Content
00:28:24 - Viral Pickleball Trick Shot Video viewed by millions
00:32:33 - Teaching the Chainsaw Serve and Snapping Techniques
00:39:19 - What it takes to become a Pro Pickleball Player
00:45:20 - The Rise of Attacking in the Game
00:51:11 - My Experience playing at the East vs. West event
00:58:15 - Are Trick shots a total WASTE of time??
00:59:36 - The Importance of Focus and Discipline
01:00:57 - Into a Skewer: Persistence pays off
01:03:57 - The Joy of Trick Shots
01:06:52 - Setting Goals and Taking Action
01:08:14 - Becoming the Best Version of Yourself
01:09:34 - Focusing on Progress, not the Goal

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