Better Pickleball
Smart Coaching for the 50+ Player: Age-Aware Tactics, Mindset & Longevity
Better Pickleball is the premier destination for active adults and "senior" players who want to play their best game while respecting their bodies. Led by CJ Johnson and Tony Roig, the channel focuses on a holistic, age-aware approach to the sport, helping players in 2026 "train smart, live bold, and age well".
What you will find on this channel:
Age-Aware Instruction: Clear, technical coaching designed specifically for the 50+ community, focusing on efficiency of movement and minimizing injury risk.
The Pickleball Therapy Podcast: Weekly episodes dedicated to the mental game, helping you overcome frustration and build a growth-focused mindset.
Pickleball Fitness for 2026: Functional training routines that prioritize mobility, balance, and endurance so you can play seven games as well as you play the first.
Strategic Masterclasses: Simplified tactical systems like "Respect the X" and "Beating the Banger" that help you outsmart faster, more aggressive opponents.
Common Mistake Fixes: Practical "how-to" guides on avoiding the specific errors that most often hold back intermediate players.
Is this channel for you?
Players Over 50: If you want coaching that acknowledges the physical realities of aging while still pushing you toward high-level play.
Mindset Seekers: Perfect for those who struggle with "mental noise," score-anxiety, or maintaining focus during long tournament days.
Longevity-Focused Athletes: If your 2026 goal is to stay healthy and on the courts for years to come through smart warm-ups and injury prevention.
64% of Players Missed This Tell — Will You?
🎯 Get hands-on coaching: https://betterpickleball.com/pickleball-camps/ Coach CJ breaks down how to read your opponents' court position before the point even starts — the tell that told 64% of player...
3 Reasons Your 3rd Shot Drop Isn't Working
🎯 Get hands-on coaching: https://betterpickleball.com/pickleball-camps/ Coach CJ breaks down why your third shot drop keeps landing in the net or sailing long, even when it feels like you're doing ev...
3 Serve Mistakes You’re Probably Making
🎯 Get hands-on coaching: https://betterpickleball.com/pickleball-camps/ Coach CJ breaks down the biggest serve mistakes players make and it's NOT hitting the ball out. Most of these mistakes land rig...
The Real Reason Your Dinks Keep Popping Up (And Getting Slammed)
🎯 Get hands-on coaching: https://betterpickleball.com/pickleball-camps/ Coach CJ shows you why your dinks turn into easy put-aways. All too often, players add just enough energy to their shot for it ...
Stop Getting Beat Down the Line
https://betterpickleball.com/pickleball-camps/ — Want hands-on coaching? Tired of getting beat down the line in doubles? It usually isn't bad reflexes, it's angles. In this video I break down exactly ...