27: 9-Year-Old Pickleball Prodigy | Halina Slowinski

🎙️ Smashing Plastic Podcast: Junior Pickleball Phenom Halina (Age 9!) Talks Medals, Cruises & Dreams of Going Pro In this fun and heartwarming summer episode of the Smashing Plastic Podcast, Coach Tommy is joined by a very special guest—9-year-old Halina, a rising star in junior pickleball who’s already competing in tournaments, winning medals, and putting in serious work on and off the court. We talk all things pickleball and beyond: - Halina's experience traveling to Alaska - Competing against 14-year-olds at just 9 years old - Her favorite shot (spoiler: it’s a beast of a 2-handed backhand) - Strength training for singles - Shoutouts to her coaches, favorite pros (Anna Leigh Waters & Tyson McGuffin), and more - Her big dreams of going pro… and maybe becoming a vet, too 🐶💪 It’s a must-listen for anyone who loves the game, supports youth sports, or just wants a good dose of positivity and motivation from the next generation of pickleball stars.   👇 Drop a comment to cheer Helena on, and don’t forget to: 👍 Like 🔔 Subscribe 📣 Share with a fellow pickleball fanatic!   Follow Smashing Plastic: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmashingPlastic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smashingthyplastic/