This is the start of something fabulous!!
This is the Pickleball CHIX first episode of the Pickleball Diaries where fun and laughter abounds, while the CHIX kick-off their first podcast.
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The CHIX introduce the "word" of the day, (can you guess what the word of the day is) and the "in the kitchen cocktail (a different one every week), a favorite pickleball training tool, and of course the CHIX talk about their favorite paddle, the PikNinja Sports, Assassin Pro - in pink!
Fun convo looking at the start of pickleball in the Minneapolis Suburban Metro area with the OG of pickleball, Bob Lanzi of Mega Pickle and Pong in Chanhassen, Minnesota .
Bob has so much knowledge, and a variety interesting stories, and valuable tips to share. You can find the tips on the Pickleball CHIX blog or in the show notes.
And, did you know pickleball originated in 1965? Do you know the pickleball story? Stir up the fun with the CHIX - on and off the court. Laughter is the best medicine, and pickleball is the best sport. And, don't forget to watch the bloopers!
This is the start of something fabulous!!
This is the Pickleball CHIX first episode of the Pickleball Diaries where fun and laughter abounds, while the CHIX kick-off their first podcast. The CHIX introduce the "word" of the day, (can you guess what the word of the day is…) and the "in the kitchen cocktail (a different one every week).
Today’s “Word of the Day”
BOB (you guessed it)
Today’s In the Kitchen Cocktail
The Pickleback is Jameson Whiskey with a back of “pickle juice”. Really...who doesn't love pickle juice?
History of the Shot:
The Pickleback shot originated from The Bushwick Country Club bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Reggie Cunningham is thought to be the originator of the popular shot back in 2006.
Pickleball Training Tool and Pickleball Paddle
Favorite pickleball training tool, the Vulcan V100.
And of course the CHIX talk about their favorite paddle, the PikNinja Sports, Assassin Pro - in
pink!
Upcoming Tournaments
Pickleball CHIX EXTRAVAGANZA at Mega Pickle and Pong (full event - we are so excited) on November 19th we have 18 teams for our first event with a lot of fabulous surprises planned.
Click here for the Calendar for Chicken and Pickle
Let’s get to our treasured guest, Bob Lanzi.
Fun convo looking at the start of pickleball in the Minneapolis Suburban Metro area with
the OG of pickleball, Bob Lanzi GM, of Mega Pickle and Pong in Chanhassen, Minnesota .
Mega Pickle and Pong
2929 Water Tower Pl
Chanhassen MN
952-300-8752
Mega on FaceBook Mega on Instagram
Mega offers:
- leagues
- open play
- events
- pro shop
- and more!
Bob compliments owners, Rick and Andrew in creating such a great space. And, we agree. Mega Pickle and Pong is a beautiful club featuring 6 professional grade cushioned courts, with all of the amenities you seek. We've enjoyed our ladder leagues, open play and events at Mega. Mega has a sincere interest in making pickleball a wonderful experience for players of all ages and skills. What's your DUPR?
Bob has interesting stories, and valuable tips to share. You can find the tips on the
Bob's Tips:
“Don’t try to hit a winner, instead try to hit a non-loser to a good location”.
And, when looking for answers whenever you make a mistake on the court, Bob says, ask yourself “Where is my paddle and where are my feet”.
Thank you Bob for the great advice!
Bob as a former educator, and park and recreation director made a move to the private sector at Mega. He is well known in the area, and an all around fabulous, positive encourager who takes an active interest in the players that walk through the doors at Mega. And, we know first hand, Bob was instrumental in helping us learn more about the game that we started to love so much just last January 2022 in Marco Island, Florida.
Bob shares fascinating information about the history of pickleball in the Minnesota area as pickleball enthusiasts drove the change from tennis to pickleball. He also speaks to the need to move pickleball "inside".
When did pickleball start?
And, did you know pickleball originated in 1965? Do you know the pickleball story? Click
here to read the entire story on USA Pickleball. Watch a video here.
Some of Bob's favorites:
WHY? Here's one reason:
"I liked more about it is he had an unorthodox style for holding his paddle. He's
doing two handed forehand, two handed backhand.
WHY? "I just love watching her game. I mean, to be quite honest. It's like poetry in motion.
She's working so hard. She's trying so hard. But there's just a gracefulness about her game.
And someone to watch for FUN! - Bob's Choice is:
She brings the fun, and is a pretty good pickleball player. She is super fun. That's what I love. I love when someone doesn't take themselves too seriously and have fun with the sport of pickleball, that always resonates with me. Not to mention she has access to a lot of the pros, in fact her boyfriend is Colin Johns. He is our number one player in the world, and he's not always initiating, but he always seems to be in the right spot. It's very seldom that you see him scrambling.
Some Key Moments
Average age of pickleball players - much younger than we think. Bob says, " in the year 2020,
over half the people learning how to play pickleball are in the 20s or below. "
Thank you for joining us. We hope you enjoyed the show, and look forward to you joining us for our next podcast on November 23rd where we will once again stir up the fun.
Podcast Schedule
We will drop new episodes every other Wednesday. Watch for our short podcasts for motivation, lifestyle and other topics on our mind!
Laughter is the best medicine, and pickleball is the best sport.
And, don't forget to watch the bloopers on YouTube!
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