EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 31 MIN
Pickleball Coach to the Stars | Matt Manasse
from Smashing Plastic Podcast · host Tommy Welch
From Marriott points and a dream to coaching celebrities, calling the biggest pro events, and shaping the future of our sport—Matt "Pickleball Mcnasty" Manasse (“the pickleball coach to the stars”) sits down with Coach Tommy for a deep dive into all things pickleball. We talk about: How pickleball completely changed Matt’s life in just 5 years What it’s really like broadcasting for Pickleball TV & Tennis Channel Why fun and community matter more than your DUPR How to handle comparison and the “clicky” side of rec play How insanely good the pros actually are (Hayden, Fed, Anna Leigh, Ben, Anna Bright & more) Coach Matt’s #1 tip for players 4.0 and below who want to level up fast If you love pickleball, this episode will light a fire under you. Follow Matt "Pickleball Mcnasty" Manasse: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mattmanasse TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickleballmcnasty YT: @MattManasse Follow Smashing Plastic: FB: https://www.facebook.com/SmashingPlastic IG: https://www.instagram.com/smashingthyplastic
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From Marriott points and a dream to coaching celebrities, calling the biggest pro events, and shaping the future of our sport—Matt "Pickleball Mcnasty" Manasse (“the pickleball coach to the stars”) sits down with Coach Tommy for a deep dive into all things pickleball. We talk about: How pickleball completely changed Matt’s life in just 5 years What it’s really like broadcasting for Pickleball TV & Tennis Channel Why fun and community matter more than your DUPR How to handle comparison and the “clicky” side of rec play How insanely good the pros actually are (Hayden, Fed, Anna Leigh, Ben, Anna Bright & more) Coach Matt’s #1 tip for players 4.0 and below who want to level up fast If you love pickleball, this episode will light a fire under you. Follow Matt "Pickleball Mcnasty" Manasse: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mattmanasse TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickleballmcnasty YT: @MattManasse Follow Smashing Plastic: FB: https://www.facebook.com/SmashingPlastic IG: https://www.instagram.com/smashingthyplastic
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