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Sports Performance Coach
Changing how Pickleball players train
Movement - Athleticism - Strength
In Person & Online Coaching
Free Consult: https://linktr.ee/pickleballsportsperformance

10/25/2026

Jump training isn’t just about jumping higher or farther. It’s about developing an athlete’s ability to produce, absorb, and control force

Here’s one way I like to progress jump training with athletes:

1️⃣ ABSORB (Control the Landing) Before worrying about how much force an athlete can produce, I want to see how well they can absorb and control it

2️⃣ PRODUCE (Create Force) Now we’re focusing on generating force to propel the body through space while maintaining control of the landing

3️⃣ REPRODUCE (Absorb + Transfer) Develop the ability to rapidly absorb force and transition into another explosive movement

4️⃣ REDIRECT (Absorb + Change Direction) Take those qualities and challenge the athlete to control and redirect their momentum in different directions.
Each exercise has a purpose, and each progression builds on qualities developed in the previous stages

The goal isn’t simply to make exercises more difficult. It’s to develop athletes who can produce, absorb, and redirect force effectively when their sport demands it

Train the movement. Build the athlete

10/23/2026

Equestrians are athletes, too

Riding requires more than just time in the saddle. Your body needs to be prepared for the physical demands of the sport

Here are 3 physical qualities every equestrian should be developing:

Strength: Build the ability to maintain posture, control your body, and handle the physical demands of riding

Stability: Develop the control needed to maintain your position and respond to movement without losing balance

Coordination: Improve your ability to organize and control your movements while responding to the horse

These qualities work together to help you become a more capable, controlled, and resilient athlete

Your time in the saddle develops your riding skills. Your training outside the saddle helps develop the athlete doing the riding

Train the movement. Build the athlete

10/21/2026

Getting pulled wide at the kitchen? Your footwork can make all the difference

It’s not just about getting to the ball. It’s about getting into a position where you can make a controlled shot and be ready for the next one

When you’re pulled wide, focus on three things:

1️⃣ Reposition: Move your feet to get behind the ball

2️⃣ Plant & Hit: Create space to make contact out in front of your body

3️⃣ Recover: Get back into a ready position for the next shot

The better you position yourself, the less you have to rely on reaching and making difficult shots

Save this and work on your footwork next time you’re on the court

10/16/2026

Footwork and movement skill matter, but you also need the physical qualities to produce force and cover space effectively

Here are 3 areas I like to train:

1️⃣ Lateral Strength — Build the ability to produce force from side-to-side positions

2️⃣ Lateral Power — Learn to produce and redirect that force explosively

3️⃣ Lateral Acceleration — Develop the ability to push into the ground and cover space quickly

The weight room doesn’t replace practicing your movement on the court. It helps build the physical tools you can bring to it

Train the movement. Build the athlete

10/14/2026

The medals are awesome, but getting to watch the journey has been even better

I’ve had the opportunity to work with Luke Geiser since the very beginning of his training journey
From learning his way around the weight room and building the foundations, to watching him grow stronger, more athletic, and more confident over the years

That’s one of my favorite parts about coaching

The medals and results are great, but getting to watch someone grow and develop over time is what makes it special

Proud of how far you’ve come, Luke

Congrats on another great tournament, and I’m excited to see where the journey takes you next!

10/12/2026

Getting back to a lob starts with your first step

If you stay square to the net for too long, you’re going to make it much harder to efficiently cover space and get back to the ball

Start with the drop step:

👉 Open your hips and line your body up with the path you need to travel
 👉 Stagger your back foot behind your front foot to put yourself in a better position to move

From there, you’re set up to cover space and get back to the ball more effectively

Don’t wait until the ball is over your head to figure out your footwork. Your first step sets up everything that comes next

10/08/2026

The medal is what everyone gets to see🥇

What they don’t always see are the workouts after long work days, the consistency week after week, and all the work that happens when no one is watching

I’ve had the opportunity to see that work firsthand with Tony Pellegrini-Chavez , and it’s been awesome watching him continue to improve and seeing that work show up on the court

Proud of you, Tony. Congratulations on bringing home the gold

Well earned! 👏🥇

10/06/2026

Rotational power isn’t just about rotating in one position or throwing in one direction

These four variations challenge the athlete to produce and transfer force through different movement patterns and directions:

Split Step + Open Stance Side Toss
* Horizontal rotational path

Lateral Push + Split Stance + Low To High Throw
* Low to high rotational path

Split Stance Rotational Med Ball Slam
* Lateral overhead rotational path

Drop Step + Forward Step + Med Ball Slam
* Forward overhead rotational path

The goal is to develop an athlete who can create and transfer force explosively from different positions, not just get really good at one med ball exercise

Train the athlete, not just the exercise

10/02/2026

What do people say about you when you’re not in the room?

If I asked 5 people about you, what would they tell me?

Your reputation is built through the little things, how you treat people, how you handle wins and losses, what you say, how you act, and how you conduct yourself when you think nobody important is watching

Talent can create opportunities, but your character and professionalism can play a big role in what happens with those opportunities

Teams, sponsors, businesses, and partners aren’t just paying attention to your performance. They’re paying attention to the person they would be putting their name behind

Be someone people want to work with. Be someone people want representing them

If you want to be a professional, conduct yourself like one

09/30/2026

Do pickleball players actually need cardio?

Playing pickleball absolutely gives you some conditioning. You’re moving, recovering between points, and repeating efforts throughout a game

But playing your sport and intentionally developing your conditioning aren’t exactly the same thing

A better aerobic base can help you recover between points, recover between harder efforts, and maintain your physical output as matches and tournament days add up

That doesn’t mean you need to spend hours running every week

Use your court time to play and develop your game. Then use targeted conditioning to build the engine that supports it

Playing builds some cardio. Training builds the engine

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1433 E Williams Field Rd
Gilbert, AZ
85295

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