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Dinks On Tap: The Happy Hour Pickleball Podcast

Dinks On Tap: The Happy Hour Pickleball Podcast

Big Names, Bigger Brains: The Caitlin Clark Effect and Game Psychology with Dr. Joy Macci: What You Need For Your Pickleball Mindset Training

Aug 13, 2025 · 52m

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What would happen if pickleball got a Caitlin Clark–level shake-up, a blast of PR glitter, and just enough paddle-side gossip to keep the courts buzzing all weekend? That is exactly what we are serving today! First up, our resident pickleball provocateur, Andrew Kole, spills why the sport still hasn’t found its breakout star and what it could steal from the sports marketing playbook of the WNBA. We’re talking player branding that goes way beyond logos on paddles, plus the coaching strategies that could make the pickleball community as binge-worthy as your favorite competitive sports. Then, Dr. Joy Macci takes the mic for a masterclass in mental toughness, mindset training, and game…