Episode 40 - Tying it all (our first year) together!

04/23/25 • 27 min

We’ve hit the big 4-0! In this 40th episode of Sweet Lobs, we slow down just a bit—not to take our foot off the gas, but to reflect and refine. As we wrap up our first year, we revisit some of the key conversations that have shaped our journey: what’s in your bag, tournament prep strategies, the evolution of coaching in the sport, and what makes a player truly ready to compete.

But this isn’t just a recap. We zoom in on how those early insights still apply—and where we’ve grown since. With some fresh takes and honest reflection, we’re laying the foundation for a killer Year-In-Review in next week’s Episode 41.

Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or just jumped in, this is the episode to hear how it all connects. Come celebrate a full year of pickleball, learning, and plenty of laughs.

Sweet Lobs Listener Discounts – Because We Got You:

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Basky Pickleball - Help support this young man (Basky) launching his own paddle brand - they are solid paddles! Use code KEVIN10 for 10% off at: https://baskyspickleball.com/kevinhuff

Five Point 0 – Premium pickleball gear built for competitive players. Use code SweetLobs for 10% off: https://fivepoint0.com

Next week: our Year-In-Review episode! You won’t want to miss it.

Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or just jumped in, this is the episode to hear how it all connects. Come celebrate a full year of pickleball, learning, and plenty of laughs.

Sweet Lobs Listener Discounts – Because We Got You:

Friday Pickle – Grab top-tier paddles at unbeatable prices! https://fridaypickle.com/discount/KEVIN27782

Revolin Sports – Eco-friendly paddles made with sustainable materials. Use code KEVIN at checkout: http://revolinsports.com

Basky Pickleball - Help support this young man (Basky) launching his own paddle brand - they are solid paddles! Use code KEVIN10 for 10% off at: https://baskyspickleball.com/kevinhuff

Five Point 0 – Premium pickleball gear built for competitive players. Use code SweetLobs for 10% off: https://fivepoint0.com

Next week: our Year-In-Review episode! You won’t want to miss it.

Previous Episode

Dinks, Drops, and ... Data?

In this episode, we dive into the unexpected but exciting collision of two worlds—Artificial Intelligence and Pickleball. What happens when data science meets dinks and drops? From smart paddle tech to training apps and match analysis, AI is quietly (and not-so-quietly) transforming the game we love.

We talk about:

How AI is already shaping coaching and strategy
Potential tools that might give players an edge (or raise ethical questions)
How AI could improve gameplay
...and more!

Whether you’re a gearhead or just curious, this episode is a fun, thought-provoking look at what the future of Pickleball could hold—and what should be left to the human touch.

Discounts & Deals for Our Listeners

Friday Pickle – Grab top-tier paddles at unbeatable prices!

https://fridaypickle.com/discount/KEVIN27782

Revolin Sports – Eco-friendly paddles made with sustainable materials.

Use code KEVIN at checkout: http://revolinsports.com

Basky Pickleball - Help support this young man (Basky) launching his own paddle brand - they are solid paddles! Use code KEVIN10 for 10% off at: https://baskyspickleball.com/kevinhuff

Five Point 0 – Premium pickleball gear built for competitive players.

Use code SweetLobs for 10% off: https://fivepoint0.com