Briones Pickleball Podcast

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

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!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introducing our NEW Co-host00:03:26 - Caden's weekly strategy tip00:06:44 - Jordan's revolutionary "UFC" Pickleball Strategy Tip00:13:33 - Caden's UNBELIEVABLE Carolina's Trip00:15:00 - Traveling and Teaching at The Cliffs Resort in South Carolina00:18:53 - Meeting the nicest KAREN in pickleball 00:20:44 - Wrapping up Caden's APP Pro stop00:22:02 - Caden hits the "Pickleball Shot of the Year"00:26:28 - ***Paddle reviews coming soon!!!***00:27:16 - Sportsmanship AWARD goes to......00:30:38 - Billionaire looks to open the 1st (of 50) PICKLE MALL!00:34:19 - Playing at the PPA Atlanta00:35:49 - The continued Dominance of ANNA Leigh WATERS00:37:04 - Amazon PRIME taking over Pro pickleball00:38:37 - The Future of Riley Newman's Partnership (who can help him BEAT the Johns?)00:44:51 - The RISE of Connor Garnett00:48:30 - ALW Continues to Separate Herself from the Field00:50:53 - Why you SHOULD (or shouldn't) be taking more of the COURT!00:52:31 - Mary Brascia's RISE to the TOP00:55:36 - Packing up for COLORADO Springs for the SUMMER!00:56:31 - JOIN a 2-day intensive and Train on-court with me (Jordan)! 01:00:16 - How do you HANDLE crazy SPIN on serves?01:04:03 - How should YOU choose your NEXT paddle?01:06:36 - How can you KEEP your shots LOW???01:09:12 - If YOU'VE hit a plateau, DO THIS01:13:52 - The VALUE of getting a good COACH. 01:16:15 - The Briones pickleball TOPSPIN WHEEL!01:20:41 - Caden DOES NOT know his pickleball history01:25:19 - Shoutout to a dedicated podcast listener, CHASE!!!01:26:10 - Should we DO this big GIVEAWAY!??!!?01:27:34 - New GUESTS, closing thoughtsLOOKING 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/coachingSHARE YOUR PICKLEBALL STORY HERE!https://forms.gle/Z7yiGKySQXXfpTNx7SEND IN YOUR PICKLEBALL QUESTIONS HERE!https://forms.gle/G6KavF7BXHL3qHudASPONSORSHIP 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/KrKFVXc3ErTqHstj8The 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/3YhRL3GDo 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/BLGP2M6wTHzPPAN37To learn more about high-level pickleball strategy, check out our website:https://www.brionespickleball.comNeed an organized and PROVEN training routine? Check this out below:https://www.brionespickleball.com/workoutCheck out ALL the awesome paddles that SELKIRK has to offer below:*Purchase a new Selkirk paddle in the link below, AND receive a FREE gift!https://www.selkirk.com/brionesUse code ADV-BRIONES at checkout on the Selkirk website. You'll receive a free gift card from Selkirk AFTER your purchase.GET 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.com

Former D1 tennis player turned pickleball teacher, Kara Williams, discusses her journey to pickleball, playing with top legends, the importance of chemistry in partnerships, dealing with nerves, and the role of pickleball in mental health.

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:00:00:16 - Special Guest Co-host Matt Staggers00:04:15 - Jordan's return strategy tip00:07:30 - Matt's AMAZING recovery tip00:08:51 - The Benefits of Cold Plunging for Recovery00:10:39 - Cold Plunging for Health Benefits00:15:11 - Discomfort to Mental Toughness00:17:03 - Arizona Pickleball League Update00:19:13 - APL is looking to SIGN Pro Pickleball Players!00:22:49 - Can you use a two-handed forehand in pickleball?00:27:20 - Pickleball Elbow problems in Pickleball?00:29:14 - How to ACTUALLY improve in REAL game scenarios00:35:58 - Pro tennis player Jack Sock IMPRESSES the world00:41:41 - Jack and Tyson play their worst games00:43:37 - Jack Sock's Backhand: A Liability or Missed Opportunity?00:47:05 - Analysis of JW/Dyl vs. Newman/Wright00:50:52 - Sock wins GOLD with #1 ALW00:58:25 - Vivian Glozman is the ONE to watch 01:00:47 - How many men can actually WIN with ALW?01:04:15 - Fantasy MIXED doubles tournament01:06:29 - Anna Leigh's continued dominance, and another triple crown 01:07:14 - Jack Sock, bridging the gap between tennis and pickleball 01:11:19 - Post-Match Press Interviews: A little MUCH?01:15:09 - Closing ThoughtsLOOKING 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/coachingSHARE YOUR PICKLEBALL STORY HERE!https://forms.gle/Z7yiGKySQXXfpTNx7SEND IN YOUR PICKLEBALL QUESTIONS HERE!https://forms.gle/G6KavF7BXHL3qHudASPONSORSHIP 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/KrKFVXc3ErTqHstj8The 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/3YhRL3GDo 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/BLGP2M6wTHzPPAN37To learn more about high-level pickleball strategy, check out our website:https://www.brionespickleball.comNeed an organized and PROVEN training routine? Check this out below:https://www.brionespickleball.com/workoutCheck out ALL the awesome paddles that SELKIRK has to offer below:*Purchase a new Selkirk paddle in the link below, AND receive a FREE gift!https://www.selkirk.com/brionesUse code ADV-BRIONES at checkout on the Selkirk website. You'll receive a free gift card from Selkirk AFTER your purchase.GET 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

Guest Pesa Teoni, a top pickleball pro, talks about his journey from being a 3.5 player to becoming a professional. He shares his experience playing as the #1 seed, strategies for playing with left-handed players, and his top 5 list of lefties. He also discusses his training regime, the challenges of the pro game, cutting his paddles to fit his hand, and the financial instability of being a touring pro.