Behind the Paddle

Jan 16 2025 5 ep. 55 mins 2
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Welcome to the Behind the Paddle pickleball podcast with Rob Nunnery. On this show, Rob will cover backgrounds & experiences of pickleball players from local players to top pros from the PPA, APP, MLP and beyond. Hear stories from on & off the pickleball court, learn how different players found pickleball, and what pro players do when they're not playing. Rob will interview up-and-coming players and seasoned pros to learn more about what life is like as a professional pickleball player.

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Behind the Paddle #5 - Dylan Frazier's Pickleball Future + The Growth of College Pickleball

Jan 16 2025 30 mins  
Welcome to Episode 5 of the Behind the Paddle pickleball podcast. In this episode, Rob Nunnery welcomes pickleball pro Dylan Frazier to talk about his journey in pickleball, playing in college, and the future of pickleball. Pickleball is growing exponentially among college students — Dylan sees a lot of potential for it to become a varsity sport. He also talks about pro picklebal

Behind the Paddle #4 - Pickleball Pro Federico Staksrud: Pickleball Goals With a Tennis Background

Nov 07 2024 58 mins  
Welcome to Episode 4 of the Behind the Paddle pickleball podcast! In this episode, Rob Nunnery welcomes pickleball pro Federico Staksrud to talk about his journey from playing tennis in Argentina to discovering pickleball in the United States. Federico shares his upbringing, the support of his parents, and his pickleball goals, including helping singles pickleball become a main sho

Behind the Paddle #3 - Rob Nunnery & John Cincola: Each Personal Pickleball Journey Is Unique

Oct 18 2024 67 mins  
Welcome to Episode 3 of the Behind the Paddle podcast! In this episode, Rob Nunnery welcomes pickleball pro John Cincola. Both players share their own personal journeys in pickleball, the evolution of the sport, and how pickleball has changed both their lives. They also talk about transitioning from tennis to pickleball, and how it can both be challenging and rewarding. John talks

Behind the Paddle #2 - James Ignatowich's Transition from a Lifetime of Tennis to Pro Pickleball

Sep 27 2024 65 mins  
Welcome to Episode 2 of the Behind the Paddle pickleball podcast! In this episode, Rob Nunnery welcomes pickleball pro James Ignatowich to talk about his pickleball journey from a junior tennis player to one of the best pickleball players in the world. James reflects on childhood tennis tournaments, getting kicked off his college tennis team, and how he avoided burnout. As a profes

Behind the Paddle #1 - Tennis Player Donald Young & the Transition to Pickleball

Sep 09 2024 52 mins  
Welcome the Behind the Paddle pickleball podcast, a brand new show with Rob Nunnery! In this podcast, Rob will talk with pickleball players from all different backgrounds to discuss how they got into pickleball, their thoughts on the pro leagues, and their strategy to improve their skills. In Episode 1, Rob Nunnery welcomes tennis player Donald Young to discuss his transition from