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
Reece didn't plan on pickleball changing his life — but then again, nobody does. What started as a reluctant 7am Sunday invitation turned into both a passion and a career pivot, as this physical therapist found a whole new purpose helping pickleball players stay healthy and on the court. In this episode, Reece gets honest about the moment he almost walked away from PT altogether, how pickleball gave his work new meaning, and what it's like to find your people on the court — including the pranks, the laughs, and the guys who just get it. Plus, he shares the warm-up and injury prevention advice that every recreational player needs to hear.
Highlights
- The Sunday morning invitation that started it all — and why he almost said no
- How pickleball reignited his passion for physical therapy when he was ready to quit
- Why drilling matters more than most recreational players think
- The truth about playing through pain — and what to do instead
- His first pickleball patient, Candy, and how getting her back on the court made her feel like a kid again
- Why warming up properly before you play is non-negotiable (and how to actually do it)
- How pickleball has made him a better clinician and a better player
- @reecethepickleballpt is where you can find him on social media
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Pickleball and Personal Journey
02:19 Living life fully and filling his cup
03:53 When Rick asked him to try pickleball at 7 am on a Sunday
06:26 Running his tail off around the courts when he started
09:08 The Importance of Drilling and Skill Development
10:28 How motor memory factors in to getting better
12:10 When he almost left physical therapy altogether
15:07 How pickleball changed his outlook on physical therapy as a job
18:31 His advice to the players wearing a brace or having pain
20:11 Helping his first fellow pickleball player Candy – and how she felt like a kid again
24:02 The challenges of health care not covering PT
26:13 Giving PT advice for pickleball on social media
28:20 Finding his group of guys – ones that are in the same stage of life
30:53 Getting body bagged and pranking them
32:50 The importance of preparing your body before playing – and how to warmup
39:07 How pickleball has deepened his skills as a player and clinician
41:27 The meaning of pickleball – opportunity for him to help others
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