What if the most important thing about pickleball…
has nothing to do with pickleball?

In this episode, we sit down with Kelli McRobert — and what unfolds is far bigger than the game.

Yes, she’s a coach.
Yes, she’s worked with elite programs.
Yes, she’s connected to some of the most respected names in the sport.

But that’s not the story.

The story is this:

She’s been quietly cleaning up the planet… for decades.

🌍 THIS IS THE PART YOU DON’T SEE:

While most people scroll…
Kelli stops the car.

While most people walk past…
Kelli picks it up.

Bottles. Cans. Garbage. Waste.

Not because it’s convenient.
Not because someone’s watching.

Because it’s the right thing to do.

🔥 WHAT YOU’LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:

• The childhood story that started it all
• Turning garbage into purpose (and even funding travel as a kid)
• Why she physically can’t ignore litter anymore
• The emotional side of seeing what people leave behind
• How one person can actually make a difference
• Why “someone else will do it” is the biggest lie we tell ourselves

⚡ THE TRUTH:

Most people talk about making the world better.
Kelli does it… one piece at a time.

And once you hear this conversation —
you won’t unsee it either.

🏓 YES… THERE’S PICKLEBALL TOO:

Kelli is also one of the most respected grassroots coaches in the game — building players, communities, and pathways across Ontario.

“The minute I can show someone one small thing… it makes my heart sing.”

That same mindset shows up everywhere in her life.

🔗 CONNECT WITH KELLI & HER COACHING WORLD:


👉 Teach Me Pickleball Coaching with Kelli McRobert
https://teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-kelli-mcrobert

👉 Better Pickleball
https://betterpickleball.com

👉 Learn from CJ Johnson
https://betterpickleball.com/about

Watch the BounceBack Pickle Kitchen Conversations episode at this link:
👉 https://youtu.be/FEgVWMs-m_U?si=MJm64Nqq663RJkYU

🎯 ABOUT THE SHOW:

“More than Dinks, Drops and Drives – Stories from Behind The Paddle.”

This isn’t about how to hit a better third shot drop.
This is about the people… and the stories that actually matter.

💬 QUESTION FOR YOU:

Be honest…
When was the last time you picked something up that wasn’t yours?

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🏷️ HASHTAGS:

#Pickleball #KitchenConversations #KelliMcRobert #BetterPickleball #CJJohnson #CleanUpTheEarth #Sustainability #EnvironmentalImpact #MakeADifference #PickleballLife #PickleballCanada #CommunityMatters #BehindThePaddle #DoTheRightThing #LeaveItBetter

And that wraps up this episode of Kitchen Conversations.

If you enjoyed the conversation, be sure to follow the show, leave a review, and share it with someone who loves the game as much as you do.

And if you want the full experience, including the visuals, head over to YouTube and watch the episode at

https://www.youtube.com/@KitchenConversationspodcast

Or search Kitchen Conversations Pickleball Podcast

That’s where these stories really come to life.

You’ll also find links and show notes in the episode description.

Until next time…

more than dinks, drops and drives…

these are stories from behind the paddle.