EP 7 - Couple's “Pickleball” Therapy w/ Ben and Yana (Grechkina) Newell
05/01/23 • 71 min
This week on the pod we interview Ben and Yana Newell, pickleball’s cutest couple. We dig deep into their pickleball minds to see what it takes to play with your better half. If you need advice on how to successfully play with your significant other, without damaging the relationship, you’ve come to the right place. Ben and Yana provide us with a lot of mental tips to be be triumphant in this sometimes difficult endeavor. Stick around as Ben explains how he beat the John’s brothers at PPA Newport and Yana teaches us how to gradually improve your pickleball game every day. From start to finish, this podcast has it all! Watch/listen and don’t forget to subscribe/follow!
00:00 Intro/Backgrounds
16:05 How Ben & Yana met (yes, it’s pickleball related)
18:34 Advice on how to play w/ your significant other
23:27 How often do the Newells train together?
24:48 Best calves in the game!
27:18 Yana’s results at PPA Newport w/ Lauren Stratman
28:30 Ben & Yana know Jack Sock
31:30 How did Ben beat the John’s brothers?
44:50 What grips and what paddles do Ben & Yana use
50:58 Mental tips
55:30 Couples Quiz!
01:07:22 What’s next for the Newells?
01:08:37 Sponsorships and where to find them on social media
This week on the pod we interview Ben and Yana Newell, pickleball’s cutest couple. We dig deep into their pickleball minds to see what it takes to play with your better half. If you need advice on how to successfully play with your significant other, without damaging the relationship, you’ve come to the right place. Ben and Yana provide us with a lot of mental tips to be be triumphant in this sometimes difficult endeavor. Stick around as Ben explains how he beat the John’s brothers at PPA Newport and Yana teaches us how to gradually improve your pickleball game every day. From start to finish, this podcast has it all! Watch/listen and don’t forget to subscribe/follow!
00:00 Intro/Backgrounds
16:05 How Ben & Yana met (yes, it’s pickleball related)
18:34 Advice on how to play w/ your significant other
23:27 How often do the Newells train together?
24:48 Best calves in the game!
27:18 Yana’s results at PPA Newport w/ Lauren Stratman
28:30 Ben & Yana know Jack Sock
31:30 How did Ben beat the John’s brothers?
44:50 What grips and what paddles do Ben & Yana use
50:58 Mental tips
55:30 Couples Quiz!
01:07:22 What’s next for the Newells?
01:08:37 Sponsorships and where to find them on social media
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EP 6 - Evan Slaughter (fit2serve) INTERVIEW (The Funniest Man in Pickleball)
In this episode we interview Evan Slaughter, who you may know on social media as, “fit2serve”. Evan provides the podcast with big laughs, a great personal story, as well as motivation for all! Throughout the podcast, you will learn more about Evan’s interesting military history and his return to civilian life. He teaches us that it’s possible to overcome addiction and fight off dark times through comedy. In case you’re wondering, the answer is yes; Evan talks about how he was first introduced to pickleball and how it has become a staple in his life and on his social media page. Stick around to learn how to also grow your social media presence from one of the best in the biz. Come for the laughs... Stay for the inspiration!
00:00 Intro
00:43 Evan’s Background & Military Experience
03:42 Return to Civilian Life & Addiction
07:52 How Evan Found Comedy (social media)
12:24 When Did Evan Find Pickleball?
13:00 Pickleball & Social Media
15:40 Evan’s Pickleball Paddle Sponsor
16:04 How Does Evan Come up with Material?
20:18 How Much Pickleball does Evan Play?
22:20 Serving & Inspiring Others
25:52 More on Evan’s Paddle Sponsorship
30:05 The Business Side of Social Media
34:43 Fitness (Mental/Physical) Love Yourself
41:25 Where to Find Evan on Social Media
42:00 Positivity through Laughter
47:21 What’s Important to Evan in Life?
51:25 What’s Next for Evan?
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EP 8 - 10 Mental Tips for Your PICKLEBALL Game!
Have you ever played a pickleball tournament and been so nervous that it affected your game? Or, do you lose your consistency in the middle of a match? This week on the podcast, Austin & Spencer share 10 Mental Tips that will improve your pickleball game! The Pickleheads dive deep into detail with each topic and are here to help your pickleball skills grow and thrive. Also on the pod, Spencer nerds out with the Backhand Roll as he explains the why, how, where and when of this extremely beneficial shot! Stick around until the end and we promise your picklehead will be full of new insights and strategies. Please follow us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify!
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Show Notes (Time Stamps):
0:00 Intro
1:37 (10) Mental Focus Tips!
57:18 Backhand Roll (what, where, why, when, how)
1:08:03 (2) Recent/Interesting Things in Pickleball
1:17:55 Closing Remarks
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