May 2026
Your Inner Chimp Plays Pickleball Too
Your inner chimp plays pickleball too. Lee Whitwell explores how the emotional brain overrides rational play and what…
pickleball psychology
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May 2026
Lee Whitwell: The Game You Don’t See Is the One That Matters
The game you don’t see is the one that matters. Lee Whitwell explores the mental patterns, emotional triggers,…
Podcast
The Moment Pickleball Became More Important Than a Cancer Diagnosis
After a health scare, Clare Frank set out to understand why pickleball has such a powerful hold on…
Coaching
The Ego Trap in Pickleball: Why Skilled Players Lose to Weaker Opponents
Discover how expectation, frustration, and identity pressure cause skilled pickleball players to lose—and how to avoid the ego…