Balances Pro Tour, Pickleball Content, and Leadership ft. Zane Navratil

This week on Cracked Paddles, hosts Alex Crum and Kevin Dong are joined by Zane Navratil for a wide-ranging conversation that spans both the court and the content world. Zane reflects on his new role as president of the Pro Player Council, recaps the action and atmosphere from the Dallas MLP event, and shares insights into his approach to creating pickleball content. The group also looks ahead at their personal goals within the sport and offers advice for aspiring content creators looking to break into the pickleball scene.   Midwest Sports If you play pickleball, you’ve gotta check out Midwest Pickleball—they’re part of Midwest Racquet Sports, a trusted name in the game for over 30 years. Whether you're just getting started or already a court regular, they’ve got one of the biggest selections of paddles, shoes, and gear from all the top brands. Need help choosing? Their team actually knows the sport and can help you find the perfect fit. Plus—fast shipping, easy returns, and a paddle demo program if you want to test before you commit. And they are offering our listeners a special offer. Use code CP15 to get 15% off your order today at midwestracquetsports.com. Gear up, game on. 00:00 - Intro 03:05 - President of Pro Player Council 12:29 - Midwest Sports 15:00 - Dallas MLP event 20:45 - Creating pickleball content 28:30 - What are our pickleball goals? 44:05 - Advice for Creators Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.