Pickleball Addiction

I had the pleasure of speaking with James Chaudry, Pickleball Pro and Pickleball England Director.In this episode, we cover:James's background in Tennis and PickleballStudying professional sports in the USAJames's professional work in sports and PickleballWinning the inaugural Franklin PPLThe evolution of Pickleball in the UK and around the worldThe evolving skills required to win in PickleballThe future of Pickleball in the UKJames is a very eloquent speaker and we cover a lot of ground in this episode. This is a good one, I hope you enjoy it!----https://www.instagram.com/jameschaudry/Follow and let's get James to 1000+ followers!----20% CLOSING DOWN discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: BIG20www.pickleballaddiction.coPickleball Addiction newsletter:www.pickleballaddiction.news----FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict

In this episode, I talk to Rob about:How he got started in PickleballHis background in Pickleball CoachingThe Pickleball England Coaching CurriculumThe Premier Pickleball LeagueCommentating on PickleballThe future of Pickleball in the UKWe cover a lot of ground in this episode, I hope you enjoy it!----Advanced Pickleball Website: https://advancedpickleball.co.uk/Rob Williams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robwilliamspb/----10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10www.pickleballaddiction.coPickleball Addiction newsletter:www.pickleballaddiction.news----FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict

In this episode, I talk to Braydon Unsicker from Pickleball Effect. We discuss:Braydon's background and how he got into PickleballHow he technically tests and reviews pickleball paddlesThe growth of pickleball in IdahoThe future of pickleball paddlesCreating pickleball content and going full-timePickleball products he has createdBraydon is a really nice guy. This was a fun episode getting geeky about pickleball paddles. Enjoy!----Pickleball Effect Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/Pickleball Effect YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7uQuU1OFg0TFHMarvPoKAgPickleball Effect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/----10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10www.pickleballaddiction.coPickleball Addiction newsletter:www.pickleballaddiction.news----FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict

In this episode, I speak with ThatPickleballGuy and Pickleball Pro, Kyle Koszuta.It was a fun episode in which we covered:Kyle's background in sport and documenting his goal of going from zero to pro in 12 monthsSome of his favourite moments on the pro tourPlaying in the Arizona Pickleball LeagueThe growth of Pickleball in ArizonaThe Future of PickleballHope you enjoy this one. Follow Kyle here:Website: https://www.thatpickleballguy.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thatpickleballguyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatpickleballguy/Arizona Pickleball League: https://www.youtube.com/@orchardpickleball----10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10www.pickleballaddiction.coPickleball Addiction newsletter:www.pickleballaddiction.news----FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict

In this episode, I was delighted to speak with Karen Mitchell, co-founder of and chair of Pickleball England. We spoke about:The LTA's interest in governing pickleball in the UKGaining recognition with Sport EnglandThe World Pickleball FederationThe Pickleball England AGM and growth of the game in the last 12 monthsThe upcoming English Open in TelfordThe future of pickleballThis is an insightful episode discussing all that's going on with pickleball in the UK right now! Enjoy.Pickleball England: https://www.pickleballengland.org/The Atlantic Cup: https://www.theapp.global/tour-schedule/app-tour-miami-major-app-signature-event-app-atlantic-cupThe European Pickleball Championship: https://www.europepickleball.org/EPC2024/epc2024_index.phpRacket sports at war: Pickleball and padel take on the LTA: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2024/02/26/padel-pickleball-take-on-lta/2023 AGM Presentation: https://www.pickleballengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2023-AGM-Final.pdf----10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10www.pickleballaddiction.coPickleball Addiction newsletter:www.pickleballaddiction.news----FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict

In this episode, I speak with Chris Olson from Pickleball Studio. This was a super fun episode with lots of laughs. Chris is the internet's leading pickleball paddle reviewer and has grown his channel significantly in the few years that he's been running his podcast with Pickleball Will (see last episode).In this episode, we chat about:His background in speedcubing and filmmakingHow he got into pickleballPickleball documentaries he's worked onWhat he enjoys about creating pickleball contentHis aspirations for playing pickleballHis process for paddle testingThe growth of Pickleball in MinnesotaThe future of PickleballI hope you enjoy the show. Website: https://pickleballstudio.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PickleballStudioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepickleballstudio/----10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10www.pickleballaddiction.coPickleball Addiction newsletter:www.pickleballaddiction.news----FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict

In today's episode, I talk with Will Chaing, also known as 'Pickleball Will'. We discuss his time before pickleball, how he started working with Chris Olsen from the Pickleball Studio, his content creation for some of Pickleball's biggest brands, and future projects he has planned.Will is one of the most well-known names among pickleball content creators, he's such a friendly guy and it was a pleasure speaking with him. I hope you enjoy the interview.https://www.youtube.com/@PickleballWillhttps://www.youtube.com/@PickleballStudiohttps://www.instagram.com/pickleballwill/www.pickleballwill.com----10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10www.pickleballaddiction.coPickleball Addiction newsletter:www.pickleballaddiction.news----FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict

In this episode, I talk with Dale Young, cofounder of Six Zero. We take a journey down the vortex of Six Zero's explosive growth in the pickleball paddle market.As a new entrant to the market, Dale accidentally became the founder of a highly successful pickleball brand for something that was only meant to be a hobby.We discuss Dale's work in Africa before pickleball, innovations that he has brought to the paddle, and thoughts and plans for the future of pickleball and paddle technology.This is a super interesting discussion from the cofounder of one of the fastest-growing brands in pickleball. Enjoy the ride!Web: https://sixzeropickleball.com/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sixzeropickleball/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sixzeropickleball/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/six-zero-pickleball-271027259/----10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10www.pickleballaddiction.coPickleball Addiction newsletter:www.pickleballaddiction.news----FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict

In this episode, I talk with Rhodri Oliver. Rhodri has been very successful in starting a pickleball club with over 100 players and we discuss how he went about this and how he maintains a positive environment for players at his club. We also talk about his recent success at the English Nationals where he managed to claim a Gold Medal and MVP in the MLP Style Event. ----10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10www.pickleballaddiction.coPickleball Addiction newsletter: www.pickleballaddiction.news----FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict

In this episode, I talk with Brian Lim, host of the popular podcast Building Pickleball.We discuss his range of careers from a former pro-MMA fighter, pastry cook and UX Designer to Pickleball Podcast host before discussing some of the interviews he's conducted with some of the biggest names in pickleball.We also discuss the growth of Pickleball in the US and Austin, get Brian's view on how pickleball coaching could evolve to be more effective and his vision for pickleball in the next 12-24 months.Brian is great to listen to so I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did.Building Pickleball Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@buildingpickleballBuilding Pickleball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingpickleball/----10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10www.pickleballaddiction.coPickleball Addiction newsletter: www.pickleballaddiction.news----FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict

In this episode, I speak with Thaddea Lock, the UK's number 1 woman's pickleball player. We discuss:Her background and how she got into Pickleball. It's probably not how you think!Thaddea's medal success at the NationalsThaddea's recent trip to America to play the APPWhat a week looks like as a pro pickleball playerThe work she is doing in pickleball todayEvent's she planning on attending in the coming monthsThaddea is a great ambassador for the sport and really enthusiastic about pickleball which makes for a great episode. Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/thaddea23/https://www.facebook.com/thaddea.lock----10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10www.pickleballaddiction.coPickleball Addiction newsletter: www.pickleballaddiction.news----FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict

In this episode, we talk with Truc Vo and Bastian Grau from Joola about their personal experiences in Pickleball, the growth of Pickleball, Joola's participation in the sport and what we can expect in the next 12 months. Follow:https://www.instagram.com/joolaeurope.pb/https://www.instagram.com/bastig_pb/----10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10www.pickleballaddiction.coPickleball Addiction newsletter: www.pickleballaddiction.news----FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict

Premier Pickleball League Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premierpbleague/Premier Pickleball League Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/premierleaguepickleball/Premier Pickleball League Live Streams: https://www.raqt.tv/Premier Pickleball League on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PremierLeaguePickleball----10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10www.pickleballaddiction.coPickleball Addiction newsletter: www.pickleballaddiction.news-----It's the Premier Pickleball League's (PPL) inaugural season. A place for top players to meet and compete on a more regular basis and showcase the UK's best talent.Halfway through the season, we catch up with one of the founders, Ed Hares, to discuss why the league was set up, what's happened so far, learnings for season one, and the exciting expansion plans for season 2.----FOLLOW PICKLEBALL ADDICTION:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddict

DISCOUNT CODE:10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10www.pickleballaddiction.co.Pickleball Addiction newsletter:www.pickleballaddiction.news.FOLLOW:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddictThe English Nationals are upon us and the event kicks off on Thursday with the MLP-style event.The draft for the MLP event has been carried out and Pickleball Addiction has sponsored a team at this year's event.The Pickleball Addiction Team is:Thaddea LockRhodri OliverElaine BrownMark JohnsonIn this episode, we meet the team and learn a little bit about them.Join us on Thursday at the English Nationals to support the team!MLP Style Draft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKDdfm4SIxoMLP Style Group Draw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFJHFlxVHWc

It was a pleasure speaking with Luis de Cristobal, Director of the Mediterranean Open about the first open event being held at the illustrious Rafal Nadal Academy in Mallorca. We spoke about:- How Luis got into running pickleball events- The logistics of creating the Mediterranean Open- More than pickleball, paella and fiesta!- The courts that will be used at the event- The structure of the tournament- Initiatives to grow the sport among mentally and physically disabled people (and the special event they have planned for the open)- The growth of pickleball in Spain and getting the sport recognised by governing bodies- and moreThis was a fun episode. I hope you enjoy the discussion.

DISCOUNT CODE:10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10www.pickleballaddiction.co.Pickleball addiction newsletter:www.pickleballaddiction.news.FOLLOW:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddiction/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253570220371967LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pickleball-addiction/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_pickleaddictIn this episode, we talk with Elaine Shallcross who over the course of 8 years has seen a lot of change in pickleball. We discuss:Where pickleball started for herHer experience as North West Regional Director for Pickleball EnglandThe tournaments that she has been involved in, all over the worldWhat will it take for pickleball to get more funding to grow the game?Will pickleball ever become an Olympic sport?What makes a good pickleball festivalHow pickleball has changed livesand moreThis is a really interesting discussion with a veteran of pickleball in the UK.Enjoy!

In this episode, we talk we Steve Beale who has become a serial pickleball event organiser.We discuss his journey in pickleball, what got him into the events space, how to run epic events and what his vision is for events in the future.It's a long one but packed with lots of great insight behind-the-scenes running pickleball events.

At the end of October, I took a friend who has never played pickleball before to Arizona to play the locals on both outdoor and indoor courts. This is how it went! 

DISCOUNT CODE:10% discount at the Pickleball Addiction Shop with voucher code: POD10www.pickleballaddiction.co.Pickleball addiction newsletter:www.pickleballaddiction.news.FOLLOW:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teampickleballaddictionIn this interview, pickleball professional Rob Nunnery reveals how he started in pickleball, what it's like to be on the road as a professional pickleball player, his thoughts on the MLP/PPA merger, why some player partnerships work, while others don't and the projects outside playing that he's currently working.A great insight for any pickleball fan.

Sam and I met to discuss Pickleball’s past, present and future in the UK.In this episode, we cover:How Sam got into PickleballHow Pickleball has grown in the last 7 years and in particular the last 12-24 monthsThe Pickleball English Open & Nationals eventsWhat are the latest developments in Pickleball in the UKAn insight into working with Pickleball EnglandWhat are the opportunities in Pickleball?The future of Pickleball in the UKSubscribe now so you don’t miss it and other great interviews we have coming up.

It's mixed doubles day and the final day of the event! Fantastic pro games meant a late finish and to be honest, I did not want the event to end. Some wonderful memories were created and friends made. It's not something I'm going to forget for some time. Thanks Pickleball England.

It's gender doubles day! My first competitive game with a partner...which ended up in me getting locked out of the Telford International Centre car park!

Singles Day! The main event starts...

Day 1 of the video diary from the first day of the Pickleball English Open. Wow! What a fantastic day, what a fantastic event. And it's not even started properly yet.

The English Open is the biggest pickleball event in Europe and for 2023 has 1059 players registered. I'll be attending, playing all the events I can, and getting involved as much as possible. The is the first of a series of video diary episodes I have planned whilst I am at the English Open so that I can share my experience and the buzz around the event! Let's go!

I created the pickleball addiction channel and podcast to help promote and grow the game of Pickleball in the UK. I want to share the latest developments in the UK game, share my experience of events and festivals as well as provide commentary on what is happening in the USA and around the rest of the world.