EPISODE · May 2, 2025 · 1H 34M
The heated exchange between Anna Leigh Waters & Hayden Patriquin
from PicklePod · host The Dink Pickleball
The MLP season is officially underway and we've got a lot to cover after an exciting opening weekend. Orlando Squeeze owner Ryan DeVos provides a behind-the-scenes look at the new standard for MLP events. Christian Alshon was the center of attention again as new serve rules were challenged throughout the weekend. Alshon weighs in on the switch from rally to traditional scoring and hopes that we don't see any more orange courts in the near future. Will Howells was on court with Anna Leigh Waters and Hayden Patriquin when chaos erupted. He provides his firsthand account of the events and shares why the unique coed format of MLP creates a dynamic not typically seen in sports. Finally, Ben Padula from Real Clear Stats breaks down the data and has a recommendation that might just appease MLP players and spectators. Performance, comfort, and style in one effortless collection. Save 20% on apparel from MUEV with code THEDINK at https://muevbrand.com/collections/new-arrivals-2 Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ Ryan DeVos 1:49 Orange courts set the tone 6:10 Behind the scenes in hosting an MLP event 10:36 Can MLP thrive with less involved owners 12:06 The Squeeze embody the Flint Tropics Christian Alshon 16:20 Christian Alshon coaching at US Open 18:30 Alshon weighs in on new scoring system 20:13 Dishing out strategy during matches 22:09 Getting’ Lost in the orange’ 24:24 Playing by your own serve rules 26:20 Let’s get the call right 32:37 Serve height rule is broken again 39:08 Weekend takeaways 40:50 Rapid fire and blind ranking 44:30 - 29:24 The Tice Spreadsheet 49:06 Tiers of MLP teams 54:50 The ‘new girlies’ 56:46 Dylan Frazier and Tina Pisnik new paddles’ 57:06 Agassi and ALW no doubters 59:51 Listener questions 1:03:39 Zane sticking up for his teammate Will Howells 1:02:38 Rehashing the ALW vs Big H altercation 1:08:45 Is there anything you'd do differently? 1:10:08 Coed pickleball brings a new dynamic 1:12:33 If Willie was commissioner for the day 1:16:38 Will's special deal to play MLP and APP in 2025 Ben Padula 1:19:58 Zane nerds out with Real Clear Stats 1:25:23 Is one game to 11 too short? 1:30:33 Strategy changes for rally vs traditional scoring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What this episode covers
The MLP season is officially underway and we've got a lot to cover after an exciting opening weekend. Orlando Squeeze owner Ryan DeVos provides a behind-the-scenes look at the new standard for MLP events. Christian Alshon was the center of attention again as new serve rules were challenged throughout the weekend. Alshon weighs in on the switch from rally to traditional scoring and hopes that we don't see any more orange courts in the near future. Will Howells was on court with Anna Leigh Waters and Hayden Patriquin when chaos erupted. He provides his firsthand account of the events and shares why the unique coed format of MLP creates a dynamic not typically seen in sports. Finally, Ben Padula from Real Clear Stats breaks down the data and has a recommendation that might just appease MLP players and spectators. Performance, comfort, and style in one effortless collection. Save 20% on apparel from MUEV with code THEDINK at https://muevbrand.com/collections/new-arrivals-2 Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ Ryan DeVos 1:49 Orange courts set the tone 6:10 Behind the scenes in hosting an MLP event 10:36 Can MLP thrive with less involved owners 12:06 The Squeeze embody the Flint Tropics Christian Alshon 16:20 Christian Alshon coaching at US Open 18:30 Alshon weighs in on new scoring system 20:13 Dishing out strategy during matches 22:09 Getting’ Lost in the orange’ 24:24 Playing by your own serve rules 26:20 Let’s get the call right 32:37 Serve height rule is broken again 39:08 Weekend takeaways 40:50 Rapid fire and blind ranking 44:30 - 29:24 The Tice Spreadsheet 49:06 Tiers of MLP teams 54:50 The ‘new girlies’ 56:46 Dylan Frazier and Tina Pisnik new paddles’ 57:06 Agassi and ALW no doubters 59:51 Listener questions 1:03:39 Zane sticking up for his teammate Will Howells 1:02:38 Rehashing the ALW vs Big H altercation 1:08:45 Is there anything you'd do differently? 1:10:08 Coed pickleball brings a new dynamic 1:12:33 If Willie was commissioner for the day 1:16:38 Will's special deal to play MLP and APP in 2025 Ben Padula 1:19:58 Zane nerds out with Real Clear Stats 1:25:23 Is one game to 11 too short? 1:30:33 Strategy changes for rally vs traditional scoring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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