Hey everyone — it’s been a minute! ✌️
I’ve been spending more time lately sharing weekly pickleball updates over on my YouTube channel 🎥, so the newsletter has taken a bit of a back seat. Going forward, these email updates might be a little less frequent, but when they land, they’ll be packed with good stuff! 💥
It’s been a busy stretch: we had an incredible hometown MLP event in Austin 🏠, followed by Daytona 🏖️, then off to New Jersey for some clinics 🎾, competed in the San Clemente PPA 🌴, and now I’m writing this from a plane heading home to Wisconsin ✈️🧀. Nonstop action lately!
I’ve also been leaning more into coaching and clinics. We had a great time running sessions in New Jersey, hosted our first-ever 5.0+ camp at The Picklr in West Austin 🏓, and this week I’ll be running clinics in Oconomowoc, WI 📍.
If you're interested in hosting a clinic at your facility, shoot a note to chris@pickleballclinics.net
News
HUGE changes in pro pickleball player compensation are coming. These new contracts, shifting from guaranteed to incentive-based pay, are set to reshape pro pickleball. We'll break down who comes out on top and who's at a disadvantage. Dive into what it all means moving forward on the pro pickleball scene. Watch here
Dive into a weekend of intense pickleball action and behind-the-scenes drama at San Clemente's MLP event. Catch Jessie Irvine's jaw-dropping performance amidst team controversies, Brooklyn's surprising rise with a depleted roster, and much more. Click here for my MLP San Clemente Recap!
What I'm Working On
Lately, I’ve been diving deep into one of the toughest parts of modern pickleball — getting to the kitchen 🔥. I’ve been really focused on picking the right moment to hit a drive, drop, or hybrid to neutralize the point and make my move forward.
It’s not easy — especially with how aggressive and fast-paced the game is now — but I’ve been trying to take my own advice from this video 🎥 and really study the patterns and positions that work best for me.
Why all the effort? Because when I do get to the kitchen, my chances of winning a point on serve jump from 40% to 50%! 💪 That’s a big deal in this game.
PicklePod
Pro Pickleball is popping off—and we’re diving headfirst into the chaos! Join Thomas and me as we break it all down, talk some smack, and chat with awesome guests from around the sport. Hit that subscribe button, tune in, or watch—we’re serving up the good stuff!
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I'm proud to support Stop Alzheimer's Now (SAN), a non-profit committed to eliminating Alzheimer’s Disease. SAN is led by passionate individuals who volunteer their time, ensuring that 100% of contributions are allocated towards research and awareness programs. To date, SAN has raised close to $850,000 for Alzheimer’s Research since 2013.
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