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When the Lights Go Out Mid-Match: Our Wildest Pickleball Tournament Experience Yet (And What It Taught Us About Focus Training)

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Winning gold sounds great… until the court lights shut off mid-point, and someone’s Uncle Larry is heckling from the sidelines. Welcome to pickleball tournaments, where the only thing more unpredictable than the tape lines are the emotions running high.

In this episode of Dinks on Tap, we take you inside our latest wild ride at a local tourney in Austin, complete with lighting meltdowns, DJ shutdowns, and one of us possibly forgetting how to see the ball entirely (glasses next time, anyone?). Between the laughter and the performance pressure, we’re breaking down the real story of what happens when performance anxiety meets competitive pickleball and how you can still walk away with silver and a smile.

During the tournament, we even bumped into Tom Irady, the unofficial bard of the pickleball community, famous for his hilarious parody songs like “Dinks in the Kitchen.” Tom was a perfect reminder that play is supposed to be FUN, even when you’re sweating through your skort.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

  • A reminder that mental toughness isn’t just for the pros, it's your best defense when the bracket breaks
  • How to adapt your pickleball strategy when things go sideways (and the lights go out)
  • Simple focus training tricks to help you stay in the mental game, even when distractions pile up
  • Real talk on team dynamics and how to support your partner when one of you’s running on vibes only
  • Tournament red flags: what makes a great pickleball event vs. one that makes you question your life choices

If you’ve ever found yourself mid-rally thinking, “Is it me, or did the court just move?”, this one’s for you. Hit play, laugh with us, learn a few pickleball tips, and get the inside scoop on what really happens behind the bracket board.

Cheers,

Casie & Lauren
Dinks on Tap

Let’s keep the conversation going! Connect with us:

Instagram: @dinksontap

Facebook: @DinksonTap
Website: dinksontap.com

  continue reading

28 episodes

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Content provided by Casie & Lauren. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Casie & Lauren or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Winning gold sounds great… until the court lights shut off mid-point, and someone’s Uncle Larry is heckling from the sidelines. Welcome to pickleball tournaments, where the only thing more unpredictable than the tape lines are the emotions running high.

In this episode of Dinks on Tap, we take you inside our latest wild ride at a local tourney in Austin, complete with lighting meltdowns, DJ shutdowns, and one of us possibly forgetting how to see the ball entirely (glasses next time, anyone?). Between the laughter and the performance pressure, we’re breaking down the real story of what happens when performance anxiety meets competitive pickleball and how you can still walk away with silver and a smile.

During the tournament, we even bumped into Tom Irady, the unofficial bard of the pickleball community, famous for his hilarious parody songs like “Dinks in the Kitchen.” Tom was a perfect reminder that play is supposed to be FUN, even when you’re sweating through your skort.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

  • A reminder that mental toughness isn’t just for the pros, it's your best defense when the bracket breaks
  • How to adapt your pickleball strategy when things go sideways (and the lights go out)
  • Simple focus training tricks to help you stay in the mental game, even when distractions pile up
  • Real talk on team dynamics and how to support your partner when one of you’s running on vibes only
  • Tournament red flags: what makes a great pickleball event vs. one that makes you question your life choices

If you’ve ever found yourself mid-rally thinking, “Is it me, or did the court just move?”, this one’s for you. Hit play, laugh with us, learn a few pickleball tips, and get the inside scoop on what really happens behind the bracket board.

Cheers,

Casie & Lauren
Dinks on Tap

Let’s keep the conversation going! Connect with us:

Instagram: @dinksontap

Facebook: @DinksonTap
Website: dinksontap.com

  continue reading

28 episodes

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