Sophie Vanden Bosch, from Revolin Sports, is my guest today. How did this ballerina find the game of pickleball? Listen in as we talk about her first game, her patented move her friends still tease her about, her goals to introduce others like her to the game, the top goal she wants to attain before 60 and the role she plays in the industry's first eco-friendly paddle!

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Check out the first eco friendly paddle here: REVOLIN SPORTS ... and tell them you heard Sophie on the PICKLEBALL 5.0 PODCAST. They'll include the new Eco Grip for free while supplies last.

Clubhouse: the new voice app - reach out for an invite. (@theboomer) This platform is like a live podcast where you can be a part of the audience or join the conversation in real time.

Hello Pickleball Podcast listeners! In this episode I ask a most important question on this election eve .. if you had to choose a partner to play social games with, would you choose President Trump or former VP Biden? :)

Listen in as I offer my suggestions to think about before making your choice. It is in the spirit of community, fun, and friends I offer this episode. Enjoy and let me know who your partner in play would be for the next 4 years.

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VOTE 2020 and God Bless America

Hello from the indoor studio in beautiful and HOT Phoenix, Arizona. Thank you for tuning into Episode 11 of the Pickleball 5.0 Podcast Show.

In this episode, I share what, in my opinion, is the number one reason people are quitting pickleball. It is also the reason I had to quit playing this past year.

Your thoughts and comments are welcome ... email Phil at pickleballpodcast @ gmail.com (no spaces) 

References to check out and mentioned in the show:

Youtube or google Dr. Esselstyn, Dr. McDougall, Dr. Greger, The Blue Zones ...

GO PLAY and enjoy.

Phil

This was somewhat of a lost interview I found! Alex is a "young" 34 and has a really great attitude as well as an addiction to this game.

Listen in as we sat down in the Kilauea gym on the North Shore of Kauai, Hawaii and talk about how he found the game of pickleball. He was humbled his first time out by a group of 60+ year olds :)

Shout out to Pickleball Central ... great service and company. 

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A post in one of the Facebook forums about a YEAR ago caught my attention. A community member asked the question, "What is driving you away from pickleball?"

What was even more surprising was that if was raised by a person I saw as one of the most positive members of the forum!

Listen in as I read the responses, give my OPINION, and share 8 suggestions for keeping pickleball play on the social level encouraging, welcoming, and FUN!

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If you do not have a podcast player, use Google Podcast via search The Pickleball Podcast with Phil and every episode can be played from there!

See you on the court!

As a member of a pickleball Facebook group, one you probably are as well, tI see posts weekly on the topic and interpretations of the rules of the game. 

I usually skip those running discussions but one I followed for a few comments had a link from one of the members to a quiz from the USAPA on the rules of the game.

In this episode, I take the risk of embarrassing myself and complete the quiz "live" ... it's 50 questions all about playing pickleball. 

How did I do? Listen to Episode 8 to find out. Play along. 

If you would like to take the quiz, go here: The USAPA Rules Test

It was fun ... and educational.

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Instagram -- #pickleballpodcast #findthepickleball

Email: pickleballpodcast @ gmail . com (no spaces)

Now, GO Play!

Phil

Welcome back to the PB 5.0 Pickleball Show. It's Episode 007 ... Bond style.

Just returned from visiting special family members -- granddaughters in Austin, Texas; Shelbyville, Kentucky.

I had wonderful times playing at the recreation center in Cedar Park (north Austin) and the Tom Sawyer State Park gym/rec center in Louisville, KY. Met some really good people in both locales. 

In this episode I discuss a widely debated topic both on and off the court, IN or OUT -- line calls. I watched a video produced by The Pickleball Channel that "opened my eyes" with regard on making the correct call. 

And honestly, I believe way too many calls we make with regard to close ones, those that land NEAR the line whether in or out, are called wrong. Especially if one has lots of tennis playing experience.

When in doubt, it's in! For the sake of the spirit of the game and social play.

And I have a surprise guest that dropped in live to the show, Alexa! Don't miss what she has to say about Pickleball. Who is she? Listen and find out. My guess is most of you know her!

Links mentioned:

The Line call Video at Pickleball Channel (excellent)

The USAPA Rule Book -- go to page 24

The App that connects the podcast to your Alexa: ANYPOD (connect via Alexa apps) _ set it to load with the words "Pickleball Podcast"

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Contact: email - pickleballpodcast @ gmail.com (no spaces)

If you listen on Apple Podcast or another platform, I would greatly appreciate a nice rating :) Thank you so much.

Thank you for listening. Hope to meet you on a court where I promise to call all those close line calls IN for me ... OUT for you ... wait .... Haha!

Now go play!

Phil

In Episode 6 of the PB 5.0 Show of the pickleball podcast I share about finding the sport just one year ago. It's been a great year.

Highlights:

• my FB post on the first time playing
• buying a paddle
• learning the game in paradise
• moving to Phoenix
• things I've learned or experienced the last year
• my goals for the second year

Mentions in this episode:

PickleballMax.com

Jack Hodges - Hawaii's ambassador (@kauaipickleball on Instagram)

CONNECT:

Email: pickleball podcast @ gmail. com (no spaces)

Instagram: Pickleball Podcast - The PB 5.0 Show

Website: The PB 5.0 Show 

Go play!

Today's episode was recorded in Kilauea, Kauai after a morning of playing the game on the North shore of Kauai. Ted Steinberg shares his story on finding the game. He's proof one does not have to have a past history playing racquet sports to enjoy it or to become a very good player. 

Ted is a great ambassador for the sport and has helped create a really dynamic group of players here. I enjoyed talking with him and after learning his age (which he freely shared) proves one can play pickleball *well* into our senior years!

If you visit Kauai, you will love playing at the Kilauea gym or Princeville park. For contact info and information on pickleball on island, visit the site Jack Hodges has set up and regularly updates - Kauai Pickleball < -- Click link

I will be visiting the Phoenix, AZ area the week prior to Thanksgiving and Louisville, KY during the week of Thanksgiving. If you have a recommendation for play in these locales, drop me a line at our email: pickleballpodcast @ gmail . com (no spaces) It would be great to meet you and play!

Also -- I've only lost 2 games in the last 2 weeks after doing this ... find out what that was!

PB 5.0 quote of the cast: see that here - Pickleball Podcast Instagram 

Your WHY is more important than your WIN

See ya on the court.

In today's show I sit down at the courts in Hanapepe, Kauai and talk with Jack Hodges. He is the ambassador of the sport for the state of Hawaii.

Jack shares his story how he came to be such a fan of the sport ... it took him over a year of invites from his sister! He has personally introduced the game to over 1000 people. Jack is the person who gave the clinic I attended just about 6 months ago here on the island.

He shares his experiences and perspectives on the wonderful attributes of the game and the fun community it creates.

Sit back, enjoy our conversation and the sounds of the games being played at courtside as well the sounds of this island. You will hear the roosters who roam it and crow day and night!

If you are visiting Kauai and want to play, Jack keeps all the information updated here, Kauai Pickleball. < -- Click link.

I would love to share your pickleball story. Email us direct at pickleballpodcast @ gmail . com (no spaces)

Also connect with us on Instagram - Click here -- > Pickleball 5.0 Podcast

Show notes: I mention I will be in the Phoenix, AZ and Louisville, KY areas during the last two weeks of November. If you have suggestions to play, let me know. I would also love to record shows in those areas at some of the places for play. Email at pickleballpodcast @ gmail . com (no spaces)

Happy playing!

I've seen it - you've seen it. 

The desire to win at all cost. Or the desire to win at the expense of respecting your partner.

A post on Aspen Kern's Facebook forum prompted this episode of The PB 5.0 Podcast. I read it to you in the final 15 or so minutes of the show ... don't miss it even if it means you will skip the first 15 minutes! 

Show highlights include:

• the headlines found in Google search - hundreds of new places to play!
• meet one of my favorite players on this island (Kauai), Diane. She's a wonderful example of playing to win AND keeping it fun.
• Pat Summitt on what the point is to winning. She is the winningest coach in Division 1 history.

Winning is FUN ... and we all love to win. I hope we think about the foundational aspects of this game and realize pickleball is more than a game to play for the purpose of winning. 

The game itself began as a time to spend with family and friends to enjoy -- the competition, community, and fun! These are the things we will remember long after the score.

Win or lose.

To contact the PB 5.0 Show, send an email to pickleballpodcast @ gmail.com 

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Go play!