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Mental Pickleball Radio

Mental Pickleball Radio

De: Kevin Harrison
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 Mental Pickleball Radio is your weekly dose of mindset coaching for the court. Hosted by Coach Kevin, a licensed therapist and mental performance coach, each episode helps you train the most important part of your game — your mind.

Through stories, strategies, and sharp challenges, you’ll learn how to reset after mistakes, find your flow, lead with calm confidence, and stay mentally tough no matter what the scoreboard says.

New 5–10 minute episodes drop every Monday and Friday morning — just in time for your warm-up, commute, or coffee. Because your fiercest game starts with a quiet mind.

Quiet Mind, Fierce Game.MentalPickleball.com
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  • When Nothing’s Working: How to Stay in the Game

    When Nothing’s Working: How to Stay in the Game
    May 16 2025
    Some days, it all clicks — smooth dinks, solid serves, clean resets.
    Other days… nothing lands. You’re in your head, off your rhythm, and three steps behind every ball. What do you do when nothing is working? Here’s the first truth: You don’t need to play your best to win mentally. At Mental Pickleball, I teach my players that tough matches — the ugly, frustrating, off-the-rails ones — are gold mines for mental growth. Here’s your mindset reset for days like that:
    1. Shrink the Target
      Stop trying to fix everything. Pick one simple goal: keep the ball in play, get your feet set, or calm your breath. Anchor to one thing you can control.
    2. Detach from Perfection
      It’s okay to play bad pickleball. It’s not okay to beat yourself up while doing it. You’re not auditioning — you’re training.
    3. Reframe the Win
      Even if you lose the game, you can still win the moment. You can still win your attitude. You can still choose focus over frustration.
    Your challenge today:
    Next time everything feels off, don’t spiral. Simplify. Shrink your focus. Stay in the match. Winning ugly is still winning — especially in the mental game. And here’s the quiet truth:
    Sometimes, the most important victories come on the days when your game doesn’t show up — but your grit does.

    Quiet Mind, Fierce Game.
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    7 m
  • See It Before You Swing: Visualizing Success in Pickleball1

    See It Before You Swing: Visualizing Success in Pickleball1
    May 11 2025
    Want to know one of the most powerful tools you can use — without lifting a paddle? Visualization. Top athletes do it. Mental performance coaches teach it. And guess what? You can do it in your car, on your couch, or while you’re waiting for your partner to finish their warm-up. But here’s the thing: visualization isn’t just positive thinking. It’s mental reps. It’s training your brain to expect success — so when you step on the court, your body already knows the moves. Here’s how to make it stick:
    1. Be Specific
      Don’t just picture “playing well.” Picture the exact moment: a smooth third shot drop, a steady reset, a calm response to a fast drive. Make it real.
    2. Engage Your Senses
      What do your feet feel like on the court? Can you hear the bounce? Feel the grip? The more vivid the image, the more your brain treats it like a live rep.
    3. Anchor with Emotion
      Feel the confidence. The calm. The sharpness. Let your body feel what success looks like — before it happens.
    This isn’t magic. It’s muscle memory for your mindset. Today’s challenge:
    Take two minutes today to visualize one part of your game going exactly the way you want it to. Do it before your next match. Or between games. Let your brain lead your body. If you can see it — you’re already closer to playing it.

    Quiet Mind, Fierce Game.
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    7 m
  • When You’re the Better Player — But They Won’t Hit to You

    When You’re the Better Player — But They Won’t Hit to You
    May 11 2025
    You step onto the court, feeling sharp. You’re dialed in. You know your shots are on. But five points in, you realize: they’re not hitting to you. At all. They’re picking on your partner, avoiding you like the kitchen line on a deep return. And suddenly, the frustration starts to bubble up. This isn’t just about getting “left out” — it can feel like you’re stuck watching the match from the sidelines while your team struggles. But here’s the truth: Your mental game is just as important when you’re underused as when you’re overworked. At Mental Pickleball, I help players like you stay locked in — even when the ball isn’t coming your way. Here’s how:
    1. Lead with Energy, Not Ego
      You don’t need touches to lead. Stay vocal. Stay encouraging. Be the steady heartbeat of your side. Let your presence be felt, even if your paddle isn’t.
    2. Trust the Long Game
      They may avoid you for a while, but they can’t do it forever. And if your partner stabilizes — with your support — you’ll get your chance to strike.
    3. Practice Patience and Positioning
      Stay engaged with your footwork, court vision, and body language. Be ready. The worst thing you can do is check out. The best? Stay so mentally sharp that when the ball finally comes… you punish it.
    Your challenge today:
    If they’re not playing to you, stay in the game with presence, posture, and positivity. Set the tone. Be the thermostat, not the thermometer. Your team needs more than your shots — they need your steadiness.

    Quiet Mind, Fierce Game.
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    9 m
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