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Last week at the Punta Gorda PPA Challenger, I faced some of the toughest mental battles of my pickleball journey. From struggling with nerves in singles to finding calm and rhythm in doubles, every match taught me the value of resilience and focus. The weekend wasn’t about the wins or losses; it was about growth, grit, and learning.

This weekend’s tournament brought intense heat, challenging matches, and valuable takeaways. From a tough singles start to strong teamwork in doubles and mixed play, I faced setbacks with resilience and left more focused than ever. Looking ahead to Orlando with renewed motivation and a clear game plan.

A personal recap of the PPA Challenger tournament in Punta Gorda. From early morning matches to silver in 4.0 singles, here’s what Jeremy learned.

Zane Ford’s appearance in mixed doubles at the PPA Challenger in Punta Gorda became a hot topic during a match in the back draw—but was it unethical as claimed or part of the pro system? We dive into the drama, the ladder system, and why PPA Challenger events matter more than people think.

Follow my journey to the 2025 Punta Gorda PPA Challenger as I compete in 4.0 pickleball singles, doubles, and mixed with family by my side!

Get a firsthand look into the PPA Challenger pickleball tournament in Baton Rouge with a breakdown of key moments, hard-earned lessons, and doubles highlights featuring Austin Bricker. This honest and strategic recap reflects on past tournaments, the mindset going in, and what’s next in the journey to improve as a competitive pickleball player. Watch the full tournament recap now on YouTube.

A recap of Palmera Pickleball’s spring tour across the U.S., featuring PPA tournaments, travel highlights, training sessions, and venue visits.

Tournament play elevates the stakes, and with that, your nervous system shifts into high alert. Performance under pressure becomes a different sport altogether—a test not of your technical ceiling, but of your psychological floor.

At 15 years old, I competed in my first PPA Challenger Tournament in Columbia, SC. I didn’t come home with any medals—but I left with something even better: lessons in integrity, resilience, and what it really takes to grow as a pickleball player.