Setting the right expectations can transform your mindset on the court and open the door to stronger, calmer, and more resilient play. In this episode, I'll share personal reflections and practical strategies to help you expand the “acceptable band” of behavior rather than striving for perfection. Listen now for insights you can bring directly to your play to prepare mentally, use your agency, and approach the game with balance and clarity.

Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/260-set-the-expectation-band-that-is-right-for-you

There's a challenge many players face: dealing with “the critic” on the court. Whether it’s subtle comments, unsolicited advice, or outright negativity. In this episode, I explore real community stories and offer strategies to protect your pickleball mind, keep your confidence strong and your love for the game intact.

Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/259-not-so-nice-pickleball-interactions-the-critic

In this week's episode we go back to archives where I'll share five essential steps to help you prepare mentally and physically before stepping onto the court. From clarifying why you play to setting focused intentions, warming up your body, and resetting your mindset when challenges arise. Listen in, bookmark this episode, and carry these tools into every pickleball session.

Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/258-the-best-from-our-archives-part-7-bookmark-episode-5-steps-to-prepare-for-your-day

In this special episode I sit down with longtime student and friend Jeff Renshaw for a behind-the-scenes conversation about my upcoming book. We explore core mental performance themes—like balancing self-importance on the court, rethinking mistakes such as pop-ups, and how these concepts have shaped my journey. Listen to the full episode for a first look at the insights driving the new book.

Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/1531-special-episode-the-book-conversations-part-1

In this episode I take you on a climb up the “Mount of Mudita,” a journey through three powerful stages of pickleball mindset growth—from realizing you’re not the center of the court, to respecting others’ paths, to celebrating your opponents’ successes. Join me and start your own climb toward pickleball enlightenment that can transform not only your game but your enjoyment of it.

Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/257-my-favorite-episode-of-2025-climbing-the-mount-of-mudita

"Do your best to play your best" is a deceptively simple idea, but its depth can transform the way you experience the game—and yourself. It reshapes how we approach both coaching and personal growth because the key to unlocking the best pickleball is not found in your strokes, but in how you speak to yourself after a tough game.

Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/256-do-your-best-to-play-your-best

In this special episode, I sit down live at Major League Pickleball with Dr. Peter Scales to explore how players can elevate their mental game through mindful focus and between-point routines. We dive into powerful mindset techniques for recovering after mistakes, managing high-pressure moments, and embracing personal growth through competition. Be sure to give the episode a listen.

Show Notes: https://betterpickleball.com/1530-special-episode-lions-pickleball-results-and-more-with-dr-peter-scales