Briones Pickleball Podcast

Intro to special guest DJ Howard, excitement and atmosphere of MLP, transitioning from tennis to pickleball, snake draft in the pickleball league, understanding the MLP scoring system, qualities of a good pickleball coach, coaching challenges and frustrations, improving skills and mindset on the court

Daniel Moore, 9-Time National Champion in Pickleball, discusses the evolution of pickleball and the increasing speed and fitness level in the game. They also talk about top pickleball players to watch, adding pressure on opponents, starting pickleball in Japan, tips for beginners, and advice for advancing in higher levels of play. They reflect on the importance of reducing errors, challenges for pickleball as a spectator sport, changes in pickleball rules, and playing with Matt Wright. They also discuss the global impact of pickleball, improvements in the game, and the challenges of finding sponsors in pickleball.

Maddie Toren, a certified referee and online entrepreneur, discusses her journey to becoming a referee and the impact it had on her life. They also talk about managing challenges in refereeing, tips for playing in your first pickleball tournament, and the influence of social media in growing the sport.

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.

Discover how playing pickleball contributed to weight loss and emotional well-being. The hosts discuss their transition from psychology to coaching and the impact of unresolved issues. Learn about growing a spa business with infrared technology. Explore the popularity and downfall of a weight loss salon in LA. Overcoming mental barriers and finding compassion on the pickleball court.

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.

Are you interested in LIVE, in-person trainings with me? Go to:https://www.brionespickleball.com/coachingYes, this was previously recorded a few months ago...Connect with Connor HERE: https://connorgarnett.comChapters:00:00:00- Introducing pro pickleball player Connor Garnett00:01:40 - College Tennis and the Journey to Pro Pickleball Competition00:04:38 - First tournament experience 00:09:28 - Developing Deception, and the nuances of pro doubles PB 00:11:02 - The extremely quick rise of C. Garnett00:14:13 - A Winning Strategy in pro singles pickleball 00:18:54 - The Importance of a Strong Serve and the Two-Handed Backhand in Pickleball00:20:30 - Evolution of Paddle Technology and Two-Handed Backhands in Pickleball00:27:02 - From Investment Banking to Full-Time Pickleball00:29:35 - MLP SUCCESS 00:31:52 - The Pros and Cons of Rally Scoring in Pickleball, and Which one is Preferable?00:36:39 - Improving Dinking and Mid Court Resets in Pickleball00:38:12 - Two-Handed Pickleball Technique and Its Evolution00:42:40 - The Mental Side of Pickleball: Handling Pressure and Playing to Win or Playing to Lose00:52:11 - The Tricky Process of Finding Tennis Partners00:59:30 - Closing thoughts and Connor Garnett pickleball camps!For a FREE FULL drill routine, check out the link below! Level-Up your game now!https://www.brionespickleball.com/workoutARE YOU A PODCAST LISTENER?Make sure to tune in to our pickleball podcast here!Listen on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/briones-pickleball-podcast/id1669617402Listen on Spotify!https://open.spotify.com/show/3XzKYOH1tLWvM8LbmqqkT4Listen on BuzzSprout!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2126187Do YOU want to INVEST in a pickleball business?Pickleball Kingdom, a Premier Indoor Pickleball Facility is FRANCHISING! Click the link below:https://bit.ly/3YhRL3GGET SOME SWAGGY GEAR!If you really enjoy our content, you can support us and buy some of our awesome Briones Pickleball merch so that you can look cool on the court! Check it out below!https://briones-pickleball.myspreadshop.comCAN'T FIND A DRILLING PARTNER?If you want to work on your game, but you don't have anyone to drill with, a ball machine could be a great fit for you! We've partnered up with Simon Pickleball Machines, the most consistent and durable pickleball machine out on the market! Check it out below!https://pickleballmachine.com/?aff=14Use checkout code: BRIONES50 for $50 off!If you'd like to learn more about pickleball strategy, visit: https://www.brionespickleball.comAre you interested in LIVE, in-person trainings with me? Go to:https://www.brionespickleball.com/coachingDon't forget to like this video, and subscribe to this YouTube channel!

Dr. Christopher K. Bray discusses strategies for improving mental health and brain performance. They explore the impact of pickleball on cognitive health and the serving yips. They also cover interesting studies on brain science, telomere length, negative effects of sugar, positive thinking, and parenting techniques.

Thank you Chris and Will for coming to train with me at my 2-day intensive! Follow  @PickleballStudio and check out their last pod here: https://youtu.be/TjWImUU8QLILOOKING FOR IN-PERSON TRAINING? Schedule a 2-day intensive with me, or book Caden to come and teach at your local courts!https://www.brionespickleball.com/coachingChapters:00:00:00 - PB Studio comes back for round 200:01:37 - Chris and Will come to take my 2-day Intensive Training00:05:12 - Paddle reviews. Roast me. Let's hear it.00:11:11 - The Importance of Collaboration in the Pickleball Industry00:12:59 - Carving Out my Niche in Paddle Reviews00:17:24 - Grip Size Preferences and the Hammer Analogy00:20:48 - Pickleball Studio Finally Sponsors Me, and Avoiding Burnout00:25:27 - The Importance of Honesty and Transparency in Paddle Reviews00:28:19 - The Pickleball paddle industry: It's NOT all about greed00:33:30 - Crazy Paddle Stories and Mean YouTube Comments and Trolls00:40:44 - Addressing Criticisms of my Paddle Twirling in Videos00:51:10 - The Right Pickleball Paddle for Your Budget, & Best Paddles Under $10000:55:38 - The Past, and the Future of Paddle Technology00:59:47 - The Future of Pickleball: Strategy and Technique 01:04:16 - The continuing Grip DEBATE01:08:38 - The Importance of Adapting to the game as a Top Coach01:14:29 - I'll QUIT YouTube if...01:15:48 - Success Stories and Positive Feedback from Coaching and Clinics01:17:32 - Teaching Intensives and Finding Fulfillment in Teaching01:22:41 - Connecting with Fans and being Pickleball YouTube Famous01:25:24 - Life Behind the Scenes of a YouTuber01:28:28 - Closing it OutLOOKING FOR IN-PERSON TRAINING? Schedule a 2-day intensive with me, or book Caden to come and teach at your local courts!https://www.brionespickleball.com/coaching10% off of ALL PADDLES!Use discount code "BRIONES10" to get 10% off HERE: https://bit.ly/3OIHDj0We've teamed up with a local retailer, Pickleball Cabana, to get our listeners and viewers 10% off all your favorite paddle brands (Selkirk, Joola, Diadem, CRBN, Gearbox, Engage, ProKennex, HEAD, Paddletek and more). Purchase a NEW paddle here and save 10% HERE: https://bit.ly/3OIHDj0*Purchasing paddles from Pickleball Cabana supports us and helps us continue to do what we do here at Briones Pickleball. We appreciate the support!Make sure to follow us and listen here:Listen on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/briones-pickleball-podcast/id1669617402Listen on Spotify!https://open.spotify.com/show/3XzKYOH1tLWvM8LbmqqkT4Listen on BuzzSprout!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2126187

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!Chapters:00:00:00 - The last podcast of the season 1! 00:03:14 - Exciting summer of new guests!00:05:38 - Join a 2-day training with me!00:09:00 - Paddle reviews on deck! 00:12:49 - 10% off all new paddles! 00:13:35 - Selkirk, the best in the business 00:17:09 - I’m 19. What steps should I take if I want to go pro?  00:21:21 - What’s the difference between the Backhand Roll and the Wrist Flick Roll Speed Up?00:25:00 - The Benefits of Attacking with the Forehand and the Backhand in Pickleball00:29:57 - Do you want to challenge Caden and Jordan? 00:31:13 - Tips for Shorter Pickleball Players00:37:35 - What should you do about someone’s illegal serve? 00:41:37 - Why don’t pros use more drop shots?00:43:48 - What do I do if someone drops me every time? 00:46:16 - What do I need to do to Advance from 4.5 to 5.0?00:48:53 - Amateur Video Breakdowns coming!!!00:51:29 - Fitness and Training Tips for Pickleball Players00:55:02 - What paddle is good for you? Paddle reviews coming!01:01:29 - The Importance of Getting a Coach for Correcting Bad Habits01:03:10 - Is Pickleball Coaching Worth the Cost? 01:07:43 - Should you use the volley serve or the drop serve? 01:09:32 - Stacking and hand signals  01:10:22 - Anticipating Speed Ups and Other Tells in Pickleball01:15:09 - Should I wait for my partner to advance to the NVZ? 01:19:45 - Season 1 Finale and Colorado Vacation PlansLOOKING FOR IN-PERSON TRAINING? Schedule a 2-day intensive with me, or book Caden to come and teach at your local courts!https://www.brionespickleball.com/coaching10% off of ALL PADDLES!We've teamed up with a local retailer, Pickleball Cabana, to get our listeners and viewers 10% off all your favorite paddle brands (Selkirk, Joola, Diadem, CRBN, Gearbox, Engage, ProKennex, HEAD, Paddletek and more). GET 10% off your favorite paddle brands by using the discount code "BRIONES10"Purchase a NEW paddle here and save 10%: https://bit.ly/3OIHDj0*Purchasing paddles from Pickleball Cabana supports us and helps us continue to do what we do here at Briones Pickleball. We appreciate the support!The premier indoor pickleball facility Pickleball Kingdom, is franchising: If you'd like to invest OR know someone that would like to, click the link below!https://bit.ly/3YhRL3GSHARE YOUR PICKLEBALL STORY HERE!https://forms.gle/Z7yiGKySQXXfpTNx7SEND IN YOUR PICKLEBALL QUESTIONS HERE!https://forms.gle/G6KavF7BXHL3qHudADo YOU want to be featured in our podcast, or do you have an amazing pickleball story to tell? Tell us in the link below, and we'll include it in our next episode!https://forms.gle/BLGP2M6wTHzPPAN37SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY: We're currently looking for sponsors for our Youtube channel and/or podcast. If you're interested, fill out the form below!https://forms.gle/KrKFVXc3ErTqHstj8GET SOME SWAGGY GEAR!If you really enjoy our content, you can support us and buy some of our awesome Briones Pickleball merch so that you can look cool on the court! Check it out below!https://briones-pickleball.myspreadshop.comCAN'T FIND A DRILLING PARTNER?If you want to work on your game, but you don't have anyone to drill with, a ball machine could be a great fit for you! We've partnered up with Simon Pickleball Machines, the most consistent and durable pickleball machine out on the market! Check it out below!https://pickleballmachine.com/?aff=14Use checkout code: BRIONES50 for $50 off!If you'd like to learn more about pickleball strategy, visit: https://www.brionespickleball.com