Better Pickleball

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. 


The Footwork Habit That Can Trip You Up
Better PickleballOctober 03, 202600:05:23

The Footwork Habit That Can Trip You Up

https://betterpickleball.com/pickleball-camps - I look forward to seeing you at camp! The cross-step is natural for many players. It usually happens on the backhand side, when your paddle-side foot cr...

3 Reasons the Low Return of Serve Is Wrong
Better PickleballSeptember 19, 202600:06:47

3 Reasons the Low Return of Serve Is Wrong

๐ŸŽฏ Get hands-on coaching: https://betterpickleball.com/pickleball-camps/ Coach CJ breaks down a return of serve habit that's costing players points before the rally even gets going. That low, skim-the...

2 Mistakes You're Making Against Hard Hitters
Better PickleballSeptember 12, 202600:04:43

2 Mistakes You're Making Against Hard Hitters

Discover the shots you need to play at 3.5 and beyond. https://betterpickleball.com/must-have-pickleball-shots-to-3-5/ Coach CJ shows two fixes for playing against hard-hitting opponents, using a live...

4 Pickleball Misconceptions Holding Intermediate Players Back
Better PickleballSeptember 05, 202600:06:40

4 Pickleball Misconceptions Holding Intermediate Players Back

Discover the shots you need to play at 3.5 and beyond. https://betterpickleball.com/must-have-pickleball-shots-to-3-5/ A lot of intermediate players aren't struggling because they need more skill โ€” th...

3 Mistakes Players Over 50 Make Against Younger Opponents
Better PickleballAugust 29, 202600:05:21

3 Mistakes Players Over 50 Make Against Younger Opponents

๐ŸŽฏ Get hands-on coaching: https://betterpickleball.com/pickleball-camps/ Coach CJ breaks down why the strategies that work against players your own age fall apart against younger opponents. It's not a...