Pickleball Therapy (Ad-Free)

Ep. 291 - Your Why for Pickleball

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Anchoring to your “why” can shift your mindset and elevate both your performance and fulfillment. In this episode, I want to challenge you to define your true “why” for playing pickleball and explore how that clarity transforms your on-court experience. Move beyond wins and losses to focus on the deeper reasons—connection, growth, and enjoyment—that sustain your passion for the game.

Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/291-your-why-for-pickleball/ ‎

Ep. 290 - Find Your Intensity Goldilocks Zone

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Managing intensity on the pickleball court helps players find their personal “Goldilocks zone” between overexertion and disengagement. In this episode, we draw on real examples and mental performance principles to explain how both excessive emotional release and low focus can hinder performance. Listen in for practical strategies to maintain steady, effective intensity throughout play and elevate your consistency.

Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/290-find-your-intensity-goldilocks-zone/

Ep. 289 - Recognition SuperPower

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0000

There's an often-overlooked superpower of recognition and it directly impacts your performance on the court. On this episode, we break recognition into three practical levels, from tracking your own shot execution to identifying opponent patterns and uncovering what’s holding your game back. Learn how strengthening this mental skill can guide smarter decisions and help you play with greater clarity and purpose.

If you want me to be your Coach and Guide, send me an email at tony@betterpickleball.com and put the words "coach me" in the subject line.

Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/289-recognition-superpower/