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Drugs in Pickleball: Is It Cheating?
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Jeremy Bourgeois

Drugs in Pickleball: Is It Cheating?

What if the secret weapon behind some athletes’ insane focus isn’t talent or training, but a little pill with big consequences? Before you reach for Adderall to get an edge, there’s a lot you need to know.
The Power of the Journey: Pickleball, Content Creation, and the AI Search Revolution - Zane Ford's Lesson
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Geoff Bourgeois

The Power of the Journey: Pickleball, Content Creation, and the AI Search Revolution - Zane Ford's Lesson

No matter where you are in your pickleball journey, your business venture, or your creative hustle: Start posting now! Don’t be shy about where you are. That vulnerability will sharpen you and connect you to the world. In the AI era, sharing your journey is how you stay discoverable, unmistakably human, and build a business.
Why Everyone Should Play Pickleball
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Geoff Bourgeois

Why Everyone Should Play Pickleball

Pickleball is the most accessible sport for all ages—benefiting kids, teens, adults, and seniors alike. From boosting brain development and emotional regulation to improving balance, reflexes, and grip strength, pickleball supports lifelong cognitive and physical health. It’s more than a game—it’s community, joy, and personal growth.
Stop Coaching Mid-Game: How to Be a Better Pickleball Doubles Partner
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Geoff Bourgeois

Stop Coaching Mid-Game: How to Be a Better Pickleball Doubles Partner

Mid-game coaching in pickleball might seem helpful, but it often backfires—disrupting rhythm, adding pressure, and straining team dynamics. Discover ways to get your partner into a flow state, and optimize for the win even when your partner is struggling.
Why Standard Scoring Is More Fun Than Rally Scoring in Pickleball
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Geoff Bourgeois

Why Standard Scoring Is More Fun Than Rally Scoring in Pickleball

Standard scoring creates a battlefield of shifting mindsets. It forces players to adapt, control momentum, and think several moves ahead. Rally scoring? It rewards consistency, punishes risk-taking, and flattens every player into the same narrow style.