EP 2 - DJ Young INTERVIEW (Paddlegate 2.0, Pro Secrets & MLP Details)

03/23/23 • 59 min

In this episode we interview the incredible Pro Pickleball Player, DJ (Darrian) Young, who has been misunderstood in his recent paddle comments. DJ clarifies the current paddle deflection situation, shares pro pickleball strategy secrets, and is ready to take on any team that wants to get in his way at MLP Daytona! DJ also gives a match breakdown from PPA Austin and tells us who he will be playing mixed with at MLP Daytona. You won't want to miss the Right Side Demon talk about being prepared and what it takes to be a professional pickleball player!

00:00 - Intro

00:38 - DJ Young Interview

03:09 - Paddlegate 2.0

13:42 - PPA Austin (DJ Match Breakdown)

21:40 - DJ Explains what it takes to be a Pro

26:37 - DJ Explains his Grip and Why

40:01 - DJ Talks about upcoming MLP Daytona

51:40 - Pro Pickleball Drama (Behind the Scenes)

54:00 - DJ’s New Nickname (Will it stick?)

00:00 - Intro

00:38 - DJ Young Interview

03:09 - Paddlegate 2.0

13:42 - PPA Austin (DJ Match Breakdown)

21:40 - DJ Explains what it takes to be a Pro

26:37 - DJ Explains his Grip and Why

40:01 - DJ Talks about upcoming MLP Daytona

51:40 - Pro Pickleball Drama (Behind the Scenes)

54:00 - DJ’s New Nickname (Will it stick?)

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EP 1 - Collin Shick INTERVIEW (Pickleball's New Prodigy!)

In this episode we interview new Pro Pickleballer, Collin Shick, who recently shocked the world by earning a Silver Medal at PPA Daytona! Collin shares his pickleball origin story, explains what helped him be so successful in his first PPA tournament, and provides many insights on how one might quickly take their game to the next level! You won't want to miss this new prodigy talk about mental toughness as well as share some detailed pickleball strategies. How did he beat some of the top pros in the biz? Stick around and find out!... Also on the pod, Austin shares a pickleball playbook tip, and he and Spencer make predictions for MLP Daytona!

00.00 - Intro

00.44 - Interview w/ Collin Shick

37.13 - Pickleball Playbook Minute

38:39 - MLP Daytona Predictions

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EP 3 - Travis Rettenmaier INTERVIEW (MLP Trades, Doubles Strategies & Fantastic Insights)

In this episode we interview Major League Pickleball owner and player, Travis Rettenmaier. Travis is a former pro tennis player who has happily transitioned to pro pickleball. In the interview we talk about why tennis sucks, the recent MLP trades between the Florida Smash and the Las Vegas Night Owls, possible MLP rule changes and more! Travis also walks us through the details of his game and shares how anyone can improve with enough repetition and focus. Why did Travis trade away the #1 right side player in the game, Collin Johns? Why was one of the most consistent females, Jesse Irvine also traded away? Listen and find out. You won’t want to miss this episode!

00:00 - Intro

04:00 - Why did Travis start playing pickleball?

07:38 - Possible MLP rule changes and line call drama

16:57 - MLP Daytona Recap & Trade Details

33:30 - What Travis Loves & Hates about Pickleball

39:06 - Drive/Drop % in Mixed and Why

50:05 - What Grip Does Travis Hold and Why

52:15 - How to Develop a Nasty Backhand Counter

56:39 - Why is Hitting more Lobs

59:40 - Travis Has a New Men’s Partner at PPA Red Rock

01:07:57 - Mental Tips from Travis

01:09:26 - Austin & Spencer Review What They Learned from Travis