Best Tony Roig Podcasts (2024)

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What Version of You are you on? PLUS allowing the information in 21:50

4d ago21:50

21:50

As we move forward, we will be in a different place every time. Ask yourself, am I the same player I was an year ago? When you're working on a part of your game that you're trying to get better at, you're trying to get closer to the solution to the problem so you need to engage in iterations. It's processing it again and again and repeating it to h…

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Lynne's story - Managing expectations and having more fun PLUS calling pickleball therapists 18:48

11d ago18:48

18:48

Game plan is super valuable because it's human nature to make errors. The better that you get at the big picture view of pickleball and your relationship with sport, the better you understand the perspective and the less likely you are to tip over into a downward spiral. Mental work will help you play better and have more fun. For instance, try and…

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Accepting the whole picture of the game you love - and agreed to play 23:08

19d ago23:08

23:08

Pickleball is beautiful, amazing and with loads of benefits. The biggest of them all being you'll be a happier human being, just from playing pickleball. But sometimes we get lost or lose perspective of the game. The game that you choose to play helps you frame how you deal with adversity when you're playing. Also how do you stop being a 12-year-ol…

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Special Episode - Largest Ever Pickleball Injury Study - Find out more and get involved 13:24

22d ago13:24

13:24

Here is a link to the study press release through Saint Louis University that gives more information about the study and includes a link so you can participate in the study: https://m.slu.edu/alumni/news/detail?feed=rss_newslink&id=f818d3a4-62d3-50b5-9ac6-77ab1241d446By Tony Roig

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Avoid the Negative from Losing at Pickleball - I will show you how 22:10

26d ago22:10

22:10

Brought to you ad free by The Better Pickleball Academy Find the answers to your pickleball questions here: BetterPickleball.com/Academy You never see a sad pickleball player when they win. But when they lose? Depends, but for many a losing day is a sad (or bad, disappointing, etc.) day. Should it be? The answer is a resounding “No!” If you are lik…

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Pickleball Pet Peeves – What’s the Cost? 22:49

1M ago22:49

22:49

Get your FREE ticket to the 100% online Pickleball Summit here. We asked for your pet peeves. Over 300 players answered the call and shared them with us. Many of the pet peeves shared with us were rules issues: line calls, illegal serves and just generally not following the rules. On the surface, maybe it is ok to feel this way. It is just a part o…

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Special Episode - The Largest Pickleball Event of the Year: THE 2024 Pickleball Summit 8:18

1M ago8:18

8:18

Join us for the Summit. 25+ presenters - all top players, coaches, and experts in their field. Over 15,000 players - all there to learn and enjoy this amazing sport. What else is there to say? Get your FREE ticket here. In case it does not open, copy and paste this into your browser: https://www.pickleballsummit.com/?sc=rp6M5znR&ac=4hdUUS01…

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What do you REALLY need to play awesome pickleball? PLUS PickleWordle 21:39

1M ago21:39

21:39

I recently got into the Wordle craze (a bit late I know). Got me to thinking though – why do we like games like Wordle, Crosswords, Sudoku, etc.? And does this same thought process apply to pickleball? Start here: why do we play a game like Wordle? Is it because of the game’s solution? The solution, itself, is what we are after. Or is it because of…

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Get that Advice Outta Here – how to deal with unsolicited pickleball tips 19:28

2M ago19:28

19:28

We all get advice – YouTube, friendly local player, partner. What do we do with it? Step 1: Remember that you have agency over your pickleball journey. This means that you get to decide whether to take the tip or say “get that outta here” (note – you can say it in your mind). Here’s the thing: 45% of the advice you hear out there is plain wrong. An…

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More important than your third shot drop - you heard it here first! 21:09

2M ago21:09

21:09

To be a complete pickleball player you need a third shot drop. Seems simple enough but, as with many things in life, once you scratch at it a little you find out that it is not quite that simple. Before players start losing their mind reading the next words, let me make this one thing clear: in a hypothetical, what do you need to play a complete pi…

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Set the Right Partner Expectation or Else PLUS Lesson from the French Open 10:49

2M ago10:49

10:49

We are friends. Playing a pickleball game. One of us will win and one of us will lose. That is just the way of things. Imagine a world where you went into the game like this: 1. I know that no matter what, either my team or my friends opposite me on the court will be able to celebrate the win. 2. I also know that no matter what, the other one of us…

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Are you happy playing pickleball? PLUS Self 1 and Self 2 18:00

2M ago18:00

18:00

I was reminded of an important concept speaking to one of our team members who is a volleyball player converted to pickleball. The conversation went something like this (group setting): Me: “Hard to lob Emily as she can get up in the air.” Emily: “Yeah and I even like to jump when I do not have to.” Me: “I’ve seen it. Ball can be at Emily’s head he…

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Why Pickleball Therapy Benefits us All- Special Episode 13:38

2M ago13:38

13:38

Your Relationship with Pickleball Much of the information available about pickleball has to do with the details: How do I hit a certain shot? What is the latest paddle thing going on? What is the rule about [__________]? There are many fewer resources that tackle our relationship with pickleball. The term “relationship” is one we use very intention…

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Is losing 3-11 not fun for you? It might be - depending on how you look at it PLUS Too old or unskilled to play pickleball? 18:13

2M ago18:13

18:13

Is losing 3-11 not fun for you? It might be - depending on how you look at it PLUS Too old or unskilled to play pickleball? You just got done playing 6 games, never scoring more than 3 points in a game. I try to share come encouragement by saying to you “It’s not the end of the world.” You agree but then add “But it’s less fun.” Is it less fun? Let…

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The PPA, Hardwiring, and Finger on the Paddle 24:05

3M ago24:05

24:05

In this triple episode we address three different areas; things in the PPA that merits some conversation, hardwiring concept and, in the RIFF, we talk about putting your finger on the paddle. 1. On the PPA experience, I was watching two matches and I observed how flaws in the mental game spill over into your physical performance, shot making, execu…

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The Pickleball Mindset - Our Review | Special Episode 13:00

3M ago13:00

13:00

I had a chance to read this new book on the market, The Pickleball Mindset, that's written by my fellow senior professional, pickleball player, Dayne Gingrich, and his co-author, Jill Martin. One really powerful concept that Dayne and Jill address is to stop "chasing the win" and find your purpose. If you listen to this podcast you know we are big …

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You need the Erne in your life ... right? - PLUS 250,000 downloads thanks to you 22:40

3M ago22:40

22:40

The journey to be a more well-rounded player can be filled with distractions that pull you in different directions, that are not as productive as others, the Erne being a good example. When you watch the Erne in action in pro matches, you'll find that it's of very limited strategic value. What's an Erne? In this episode I explain to you what that i…

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Is the Soft Game Dead? Understanding Strategy is Key to a Clear Mind - PLUS the benefits of mental training 22:41

3M ago22:41

22:41

Is everything fast and hard? This week we turn towards a strategy concept. It's something I've been working on recently based on a question that's frequently asked - is the soft game dead? And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast …

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Grounding Yourself in Reality PLUS "Seeing" the Game- Part 4 20:08

3M ago20:08

20:08

This week we wrap up the series on setting the right baseline for yourself. The key here is basically grounding ourselves in reality to evaluate our performance in a good and healthy way. And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast .…

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What is the Pickleball Therapy Podcast all about? - A Trailer 2:31

3M ago2:31

2:31

What is this Pickleball Therapy podcast all about? In one word: you. In 3 words: your pickleball improvement. In 16 words: You enjoying the fullest, healthiest, and best relationship with this awesome sport that we all love. If that sounds interesting to you, join us inside the podcast. You can watch it here or listen to it on Apple, Spotify, and a…

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Pickleball Ratings? - We Sit Down with UTR Sports' CEO Mark Leschly to discuss - Special Episode 27:10

4M ago27:10

27:10

We had an opportunity to sit down with Mark Lashley, the CEO of UTR Sports. They have been in the ratings game for a long time & in this episode he explains why ratings and rankings matter. And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast…

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Avoid these 2 Baseline Traps PLUS Hybrid Pickleball is Amazing- Part 3 20:47

4M ago20:47

20:47

There's a baseline appropriate for us based on where we are right now. Why? Because the baseline is supposed to keep us in reality. It's meant to ground us in the modality of our situation. A baseline is like a snapshot of your performance. You can, ofcourse, improve in the future and move your baseline with some work, a focus on your game and grow…

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Setting the Right Baseline for You PLUS an update from the US Open- Part 2 21:02

4M ago21:02

21:02

Are you asking the right questions when setting the baseline for yourselves? In this episode we dive deep into setting the baseline for ourselves and understanding the realities of the game. And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcas…

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Interview with MLB Player Eric Byrnes (from Moneyball fame) - Special Episode 40:48

4M ago40:48

40:48

I had the pleasure of interviewing Eric Brynes, a very passionate player & former Major League baseball player. Eric talks to us about his journey as a pickleball player, his book and more! And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast…

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Doing the Best You Can Do PLUS Incremental Growth- Part 1 18:23

4M ago18:23

18:23

This week we go deep in defining our metrics to analyze games we've played. How do we ask questions or frame ourselves in a correct and more constructive way of thinking about performance? Start working on asking yourself, did I do the best that I could in that situation from my performance standpoint? And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickle…

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Protect the Warrior Inside You 12:53

4M ago12:53

12:53

There are serious losses that we encounter that's part of being alive. If your favorite team did not win a contest, it's not an upset and does not mean that anybody suffered a loss. It just means that the contest ended with one team having more points, or other defining measurement of that sport, than the other team. That's why in this week's episo…

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Mailbag Episode - Tony's Take on Your Open Items - April 2024 16:30

4M ago16:30

16:30

We've had great conversations with our therapists that we will share here. One of our therapist talks about the importance of the mental game as we age & the mental and physical challenges. How do we deal with those as we get older? Here's my take; - As we get older, we have to be cognizant of life, the change in our bodies and our mind because it …

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Serve, Receive or Side (End)? - Special Episode for Tournament Play 9:30

4M ago9:30

9:30

Playing a tournament but are not sure what to choose? We've got your covered in this special episode. You can confidently make your selection, knowing that there is a cogent reason you are doing so. Your opponents will likely be baffled. But you will know - and that's what matters. Join us here for our awesome tournament class: https://betterpickle…

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Never-Say-Die Mindset PLUS The Paddle That Will Change your Game (Spoiler) 21:23

5M ago21:23

21:23

You become a fierce competitor by applying something specific to your mind. When we are playing out there, there are times when we're going to be in trouble. What do we do in that situation? Thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what…

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Scaling the Wall to Continued Improvement 13:10

5M ago13:10

13:10

There's a wall that players can sometimes run into when trying to improve. But there's a wall that some players spend a lot of time standing in front of that they're not able to scale it. This week I'm going to talk about the mindset that you want to bring to your improvement. This is an improvement episode where we talk about big picture improveme…

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Building Recognition - A Key to Adjust in Real Time (and more) 13:54

5M ago13:54

13:54

Players often struggle to recognize what occurred in the rallies they played. It’s through recognition that we can make adjustments as we move forward in our play. A lot of times players have difficulty recognising or relating to what just occurred in the rally they just played. For instance, who hit what shot, where was the ball hit and things lik…

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Is TPS Right for You? - Special Episode 8:27

5M ago8:27

8:27

This episode focuses on our Pickleball System course. Is it right for you? If you’re on the fence, this episode will help with the decision as to whether it's the right time to join. The Pickleball System course is a big deal from our end because we only do this two times per year. This is the spring opening of our course. If you would like to join…

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Remove Your Mental Plaque and You'll Play Better 13:31

5M ago13:31

13:31

Protect yourself from the buildup of negative mental habits (mental plaque). In this episode, we’ll look at signs that plaque has built up in your mind and how to remove it. For example, when a game finishes and the reaction of a player on the court is that the game sucked, sometimes it's because the player who's saying that is the losing player. Y…

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PLAY Episode - 5 Keys to Navigating a Pickleball Game 12:43

6M ago12:43

12:43

5 tips to prepare for a game and the struggles that often occur. Like navigating a ship, in a game the wind shifts, the water gets rough and we have to tack in a different direction. Thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you h…

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Winning More is A-Ok - Special Episode 11:49

6M ago11:49

11:49

Our March Win-More Series got me to thinking about…winning. We talk about it a lot because it takes up a lot of our mental bandwidth. Winning is fine, and it is A-OK to want more of it. And based on that, here are two areas worth exploring: 1 - How do we win more? In actuality not just conceptually 2 - Does winning become the end all and be all? Ke…

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The Importance of a Growth Mindset- Special Episode with CJ Johnson 14:27

6M ago14:27

14:27

In today's episode, my partner CJ Johnson is taking over the pod. She talks about how to develop a growth mindset wherever we are on our pickleball journey. A great episode for all of us. Thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? …

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Injuries - Getting in front of them and reducing the risk - Special Episode 13:14

6M ago13:14

13:14

In this special episode we talk about taking care of our bodies. This includes preventing or reducing the chance that we're going to potentially get injured in the future. One of the most important things that you can do to take care of your body is wear the right shoes, designed specifically for pickleball. Now how and when does injury happen? Inj…

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Learning HOW TO Pickleball vs. a Piecemeal Approach 15:43

6M ago15:43

15:43

In this episode we take a recipe approach to pickleball. There's nothing wrong with following a recipe but if you're going to use this approach, you would need to have the recipe in front of you in order to be able to bake a cake. If you're like me, you'll have to look back at the recipe probably several times while baking just to make sure you cov…

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Baking Your Chocolate Pickleball Cake 14:40

6M ago14:40

14:40

We are output-oriented creatures based on our efforts. And in this episode, we talk about input and output to help you understand the process of improving our outputs in our pickleball play. We'll use an illustration of baking a cake. If you're trying to bake a cake and you don't have a good recipe, it will not be a suprise to get a cake that taste…

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The Three Spheres of Your Mental Game - Special Episode 12:42

6M ago12:42

12:42

In this special episode we cover the three spheres of the pickleball. These are perspective, play, and progress, to help you further deepen the understanding of your mental process & growth as a more complete, big of all player. Perspective is your big picture, your relationship with pickleball, and it radically changes how you interact with the sp…

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Focus on 1 Thing at a Time - Progress Episode 11:39

6M ago11:39

11:39

The 1 Thing at a Time concept can’t be overemphasized in our sport. This week, learn how to be the boss of your pickleball journey and avoid the frustration of feeling lost by locking in your 1 thing. A lot of times how we view our pickleball is we want to do everything at the same time. We want a third shot, to win more games, deal with bangers, a…

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Special Episode - Introduction to the Pitfall of a Results Mindset 4:52

7M ago4:52

4:52

Do you evaluate your performance based solely on your results? If so, check out this special episode on the importance of evaluating your thought process as you make decisions on the court. If you find yourself evaluating everything based on results, step back for a minute and ask yourself, was it the right shot or strategy from a process standpoin…

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Bookmark Episode - 5 Steps to Prepare for your Day 15:18

7M ago15:18

15:18

Listen for 5 steps you can take every time before you even start playing. Recorded on-site at the court; bookmark (save) this week’s episode so you can re-listen any time you’re headed out to play. Step number one is to get ready for your day out on the pickleball court. And as I make my way over to the courts, we're going to talk about step number…

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What-I-Did-Wrongitis. Solve it in this episode 15:55

7M ago15:55

15:55

You can lose a rally and not have made a mistake that needs your attention. You'll make mistakes without having done anything wrong, no way to avoid that. Even the best players make mistakes. And thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait…

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HELP - My Partner is Being Targeted. What Can I Do? The answers are here 17:17

7M ago17:17

17:17

How do we deal with imbalanced situations in open play when a partner is getting targeted? There's a couple of things you can do as you put yourself there and protect a player. And as always, thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait wha…

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Special Episode - Interview with Pro Player Dylan Frazier 3.5 to 5.0 Journey 31:37

7M ago31:37

31:37

Dylan Frazier is one of the top professional pickleball players in the world. Having started as a 3.5 player, Dylan shares with us his journey, how he thinks about shots and mental approach. You may be surprised to know that you too can hit like Dylan. Dylan is one of the few top players who does not have a tennis background. So if you do not come …

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Long-term Pickleball Goals are Forever 14:02

7M ago14:02

14:02

Goals are great, but sometimes players frame goals in a way that leads to frustration. This week I suggest how to use goals in a more positive and constructive fashion. And it starts with framing those goals. How we define the goal is key to whether it works for us and whether it helps us avoid potential problems later down the line. There's a diff…

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Hijack! 2024 is Yours to Maximize Your Pickleball Journey 13:17

8M ago13:17

13:17

Thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do. As we move into 2024, keep your journey from being hijacked for a much better 2024. Be careful about the information that you let into your…

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You are Your Best Pickleball Gift - Understand and Embrace It 14:02

8M ago14:02

14:02

Thanks for joining us on Pickleball Therapy - the podcast dedicated to your pickleball improvement. If you have not yet subscribed to the podcast ... wait what?? you haven't subscribed? ... you know what to do. You can develop an amazing pickleball game and relationship with this game, regardless of what your background, age or history is. You are …

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Finding the Answer to your Pickleball Question - Ask the Right Question :) 11:15

8M ago11:15

11:15

We want to know what shot to hit, or what to do in a game situation. How do we get the right answer? With so many variables, you need a framework or structure you can use to answer your own questions. The thing about pickleball is that there are lots of variables in any point or game situation, but the sport is static, and that's what keeps us chal…

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