Alpha Pickleball Podcast

Alpha Pickleball Podcast Season 3 Episode 5 (DJ Young Pro Pickleball Player)
In this podcast episode, pro pickleball player DJ Young shares his journey from playing tennis in Spain as a child to transitioning into pickleball. He recounts how a call from his former tennis coach, Steve Dawson, led him to try pickleball, which eventually became his professional career. DJ discusses how his game evolved through a combination of natural creativity, countless reps, and valuable insights from experienced players like Callan Dawson. He also touches on the importance of grip adjustments for versatility in the game, the role of mental relaxation in his performance, and his current training focus, which includes weight loss, cardio, and diet improvement. DJ offers advice to recreational players about learning to adjust their grip and emphasizes the importance of partnership chemistry in doubles.
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