The Pickleball ClinicSeptember 20, 202200:46:01

DJ Young on International Pickleball, Inspiring Kids, Attacking Every Ball & Playing w/ Kevin Durant

We sat down with rising pro pickleball star Darrian "DJ" Young to talk about pickleball's global growth, inspiring young players, every ball being "attackable", his experience playing with NBA legend Kevin Durant, and so much more!

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EPISODE TRACKLIST
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - DJ’s Pickleball Origin Story
3:20 - Was DJ a Generous Chipotle Scooper?
4:10 - What DJ Would Be Doing If He Wasn’t Playing Pickleball
5:15 - International Pro Players
6:00 - Pickleball Gaining 10s of Millions of Players All Around the World
7:25 - Advice to Doubles Teams
8:40 - Turning Things Around When Your Team Isn’t Doing Well
10:47 - DJ’s Mental Tools for Playing Matches
12:00 - What To Do When Your Favorite Shot Isn’t Working
14:00 - Playing to Your Strengths
16:35 - DJ’s Favorite Pros to Play With and Against
21:05 - “Every Ball is Attackable” - DJ Young
25:00 - Drops vs. Drives
27:40 - How DJ Hits Drops With So Much Topspin
29:05 - DJ’s Message for People Who Won’t Try Pickleball
32:55 - Pro Role Models Inspiring Younger Players
34:45 - Advice for Younger Players
35:50 - Playing Pickleball with Kevin Durant
37:15 - DJ on his Tattoos (and his promise to get a new one)
38:40 - What is Major League Pickleball?
42:20 - Why DJ Loves Pickleball
44:00 - The Future and Present of Pro Pickleball
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