Headed to Nationals? Here’s what you need to know about Pickleball’s Biggest Party! USAPA’s Christine Barksdale and Pickleball Tournament’s Melissa McCurley give Chris all the latest info. Plus, reigning Women’s National Champion Corrine Carr m

Tournament This Weekend? No Thanks — I’m Staying Home.

Oct 25th, 2018 18m 49s

You love pickleball, but don’t enjoy playing tournaments. What’s the biggest reason you stay home? Top coach Mark Renneson joins Chris to discuss players’ biggest tournament complaints, and Mark unveils his latest “pickleball labor of love,” Pi

BIG DOG Unleashed For Rally-ween!

Oct 17th, 2018 19m 38s

What are the two scariest words you can say to many pickleball players this Halloween? Will the all-new BIG DOG Paddle send your opponents running away with their tails between their legs? Chris welcomes two special guests and explains Pickleba

Rally Scoring — Is It Time?

Oct 10th, 2018 20m 39s

Is “side-out scoring” holding pickleball back? Do we need “rally scoring” for pickleball to advance world-wide? Pickleball teacher, historian, and thought-leader Steve Paranto discusses rally scoring with Chris, including how volleyball and bad

Is The USAPA Sanctioning The Fun Out of Pickleball?

Sep 21st, 2018 21m 43s

Do we REALLY need refs calling every game of a sanctioned tournament? Has the USAPA gone too far in their sanctioning guidelines? Does medaling in a non-sanctioned tournament, like US Open, mean less to players and pros? It will certainly coun

What Are The Pickleball Grand Slams?

Aug 30th, 2018 13m 38s

Are there four tournaments that comprise the “Grand Slam” of Pickleball? Chris does a TOC post-game with triple Triple Crown Winner Scott Moore (not a typo — Scott won Singles/Doubles/Mixed Gold 3 years in a row) along with Melissa McCurley, an

Will The New Rating System Kill Mixed?

Aug 19th, 2018 23m 3s

Are people going to think twice before partnering with a player that might hurt their rating? Top player Stephanie Lane, along with Melissa McCurley, share their opinion with Chris, and offer playing tips to immediately improve your game. Also,

Ben Johns & Robert Elliott: Pickleball Mavericks

Aug 2nd, 2018 19m 57s

Is “solidity” the hidden key that will instantly unlock your BEST pickleball game? Champions Robert Elliott and Ben Johns offer playing advice to Chris, and unveil their latest innovation, the Elite Pro MAVERICK Paddle. Also, would you like Thi

Pickleball’s New Rating System: UTPR

Jul 13th, 2018 13m 2s

Have you verified your NEW RATING? Pickleball’s new rating system (UTPR) is now live, and you need to make sure your rating is accurate. USAPA’s Christine Barksdale, Melissa McCurley and Rocket Grubbs explain the new system to Chris, while also

New Pickleball Innovations with Glen Peterson

Jun 22nd, 2018 14m 18s

What’s the latest poaching strategy you can use to your advantage? National Champion Glen Peterson shares his recent observations with Chris, and tells the story behind his revolutionary portable net system, SwiftNet. Also, do you know The 7 Es

Are You A “Banger” (And Don’t Know It)?

Jun 7th, 2018 12m 33s

What’s the difference between a power player and a “banger?” Which one are you (really)? Mark Renneson and top player Matt Staub discuss playing a power game with Chris, and what sets it apart from the traditional banger’s approach. Also, do yo

Pickleball Summer with Melissa McCurley

May 30th, 2018 9m 31s

How is Pickleball evolving, and what’s in store for us this summer? Melissa McCurley, the hardest working person in pickleball, offers her take on upcoming tournaments and where the sport is headed, on and off the court. Also, do you know The

Triple Crown Secrets From Simone Jardim & Scott Moore (Part TWO)

May 17th, 2018 19m 42s

US Open “Triple Crown” Champions Simone Jardim and Scott Moore share even more of their secrets with Chris, rounding out their discussion of each of the basic shots in pickleball: the serve, return, drop, drive, lob and dink. Also, do you know

Triple Crown Secrets From Simone Jardim & Scott Moore (Part ONE)

May 11th, 2018 17m 24s

To win the game, you have to win the point; and to win the point, you have to win the shot. US Open “Triple Crown” Champions Simone Jardim and Scott Moore reveal their secrets to each of the basic shots in pickleball: the serve, return, drop, d

US Open with Scott Moore & Prem Carnot

Apr 26th, 2018 11m 4s

What’s new at the US Open Pickleball Championships? Will Scott Moore join Simone Jardim and Jennifer Dawson in the “Triple Crown Club?” National Champion Scott Moore and Pickleball Guru Prem Carnot offer their on-scene observations from the 201

The Winning Playbook of Steve and Callan Dawson

Apr 5th, 2018 13m

What dinking strategy guarantees YOU control the kitchen? How do you disarm opponents who constantly slice and spin? How can set up the point on the return? Steve and Callan Dawson share their championship playbook with Chris and Melissa. Also,

Step-Forward Defense with Glen Peterson

Mar 29th, 2018 5m 59s

Are you backing up when you should be moving forward? National Senior Champion Glen Peterson reveals his innovative kitchen strategy. Also, do you know The 7 Essential Skills for Championship Pickleball? It’s the exclusive video from top coach

Do Less, Win More with Sarah Ansboury

Mar 22nd, 2018 17m 45s

Are you beating yourself by trying to do too much on the court? How should you stand at the kitchen line to play your best? Is your paddle holding you back? National Champion Sarah Ansboury shares her winning philosophies with Chris. Also, do y

Marcin Rozpedski: Trust Your Strength, Exploit Their Weakness

Mar 15th, 2018 15m 20s

How do you beat players younger than you? When’s the best time to come to the net? What can you learn from Singles, even if you only play Doubles? National Champion Marcin Rozpedski joins Chris, along with Melissa McCurley, and serves up world-

Unattackable Dinks with Dave Weinbach, National & US Open Champion

Mar 8th, 2018 19m 45s

What’s the secret to an “unattackable” dink? How high should your drop shot be when it crosses the net? Is it ever a good idea to back up once you’re up at the kitchen line? National & US Open Champion Dave Weinbach reveals his personal strateg

Byron Freso, Pickleball’s #1 Referee

Mar 1st, 2018 21m 6s

How do you control the game, whether you’re a player or referee? Are the new rule changes having some unintended consequences? Is the new Onix Fuse ball about to become your favorite? Byron Freso, top player and pickleball’s premier ref, tells

Two-time Men’s National Champion Daniel Moore

Feb 23rd, 2018 15m 10s

What can you learn from a guy who’s won Nationals TWICE (with two different partners)? Daniel Moore shares his pickleball tips with Chris, and weighs in on the rally scoring debate. Also, do you know The 7 Essential Skills for Championship Pick

Nationals & Pickleball Tournaments Get New Homes

Feb 15th, 2018 13m 47s

What does USAPA Nationals’ move to Indian Wells in Palm Dessert mean for players? What does Pickleball Tournaments’ merger with Pickleball Central mean for tournament directors, as well as players? Melissa McCurley gives Chris all the late-bre

New Rules Changes with Rocket & Laura (PART 2)

Feb 10th, 2018 20m 45s

Are tournament players losing on purpose? Should we switch to rally scoring? Rocket Grubbs goes over more rules changes with Chris and top player Laura Fenton-Kovanda, plus they share quick tips guaranteed to make you a better player tomorrow.

New Rules Changes with Rocket & Laura (PART 1)

Feb 2nd, 2018 16m 10s

Are you up-to-date on all the new USAPA rules for 2018? Rocket Grubbs explains them to Chris and top player Laura Fenton-Kovanda, who also give their (strong) opinion of stacking and other pickleball issues. Also, do you know The 7 Essential Sk