Pickle Me This — Sharing the fun, friends & stories of rec pickleball play
Pickle Me This — Sharing the fun, friends & stories of rec pickleball play
Podcast Description
Sharing the fun, friends & stories of rec pickleball play.
Whether you're a seasoned player or just picked up your first paddle, you'll connect with our diverse guests as they share their personal journeys—what drew them to the game, how pickleball has transformed their lives, and the meaningful connections they've made along the way.
More than just a sport, pickleball is building friendships, community — and changing lives one dink at a time.
Subscribe now to laugh, be inspired, and feel part of the worldwide pickleball family.
#pickleball #pickleballstories #pickleballrecplay
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of community building, personal journeys, and social connections within pickleball. Episodes explore topics such as intergenerational friendships, competitive dynamics, and the transformative power of the sport, with specific highlights including guests sharing amusing coaching mishaps, love stories that blossomed on the court, and inspiring experiences of players starting at an older age.
Sharing the fun, friends & stories of rec pickleball play.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or just picked up your first paddle, you’ll connect with our diverse guests as they share their personal journeys—what drew them to the game, how pickleball has transformed their lives, and the meaningful connections they’ve made along the way.
More than just a sport, pickleball is building friendships, community — and changing lives one dink at a time.
Subscribe now to laugh, be inspired, and feel part of the worldwide pickleball family.
#pickleball #pickleballstories #pickleballrecplay
Summary
In this episode, John reveals his unexpected path to pickleball after facing significant physical setbacks. Following an ACL injury from basketball and a subsequent freak accident, John discovered that pickleball offered not just physical rehabilitation but a whole new outlook on life. What began as casual fun evolved into a passion that reconnected him with his competitive spirit while teaching him valuable lessons about patience and community. Join host Deirdre as she explores John's journey and how the sport transformed his approach to recovery, relationships, and finding joy in unexpected places.
Highlights
- The unexpected silver lining of a freak accident that introduced him to a new passion
- John's growing dedication and obsession to improving his pickleball skills after a lifetime of athletics
- Finding balance between competitive drive and enjoying the moment
- His welcome to the league moment on the courts
- Memorable mishaps and embarrassing moments that became learning experiences
- Navigating couples play and his girfriend's perspective on John's pickleball dedication
- The unwritten social rules of pickleball that challenge and sometimes frustrate new players
- Discovering shared interests through sports and building community with unexpected others
- The profound emotional and psychological benefits John gained during his physical recovery journey
Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:06 His athletic past and injury in basketball
06:08 An unusual start to pickleball: a freak accident
12:08 Obsessed with getting better, after starting for fun
15:17 New friendships that blossomed on the courts
22:38 Learning how to be more patient and enjoying the journey
26:12 Chasing the ball, swinging, missing and falling flat
29:50 Targeting is one of his biggest pet peeves
32:57 His welcome to the league moment
35:02 Aubrey, his girlfriend, talks about how he goes missing on the courts
40:22 Playing together: the couple dynamic of giving advice
44:01 Building community and discovering shared interests
50:32 Reflecting on the impact pickleball has had on his life
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