Jack Munro on Pro Pickleball, Youth Development & the APP Tour

Jack Munro joins the Smashing Plastic Podcast to talk about his rise in pro pickleball, what it takes to compete at the highest level, and where the sport is headed next. From becoming one of pickleball’s earliest young standouts to building Longhorn Pickleball at UT Austin and competing as one of the top players on the APP Tour, Jack shares his journey, mindset, and vision for the future of the game.   In this episode, Jack talks about the difference between the APP and PPA, why training environment matters so much for development, how youth pickleball and college pickleball are growing, and what players can do to improve faster. He also opens up about balancing pro pickleball, school, content creation, recovery, and long-term goals on and off the court.   This conversation is packed with insight for pickleball players, coaches, parents, and fans who want to better understand the modern pro game and where the next generation of talent is coming from. Whether you’re interested in strategy, mindset, junior pickleball, collegiate competition, or life as a pro athlete, this episode delivers a great inside look at one of pickleball’s rising stars.   Chapters   00:00 Introduction to Jack Munro 03:09 The Growth of Pickleball in Austin 06:00 Youth Pickleball: The Next Generation 09:03 The Art of Ambidextrous Play 11:54 Comparing APP and PPA Tours 14:59 Future Aspirations and Goals 17:59 Advice for Aspiring Players   Follow Jack: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thejackmunro Website: https://www.jackmunropickleball.com/home   Follow Smashing Plastic: FB: https://www.facebook.com/SmashingPlastic IG: https://www.instagram.com/smashingthyplastic/