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  • S2 Ep4: Recycling Paddles & Growing Pickleball: Freddie Gratton’s Big Vision - (PART 2)

    S2 Ep4: Recycling Paddles & Growing Pickleball: Freddie Gratton’s Big Vision - (PART 2)
    2025/03/27
    Freddie Gratton dives into the UK Pickleball Shop’s eco-friendly initiatives, from recycling paddles to supporting young talent. He shares his vision for expanding into Europe, increasing school participation, and building dedicated pickleball centres. Plus, hear about his diverse sports background and upcoming stag do in Lisbon!

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    37 分
  • S2 Ep4: Freddie Gratton: Owner Of The UK Pickleball Shop - (PART 1)

    S2 Ep4: Freddie Gratton: Owner Of The UK Pickleball Shop - (PART 1)
    2025/03/21
    Freddie Gratton shares the story behind his name and how a lockdown hobby led to owning the UK Pickleball Shop. Hear how he revamped the business, levelled up its marketing, and teamed up with Pickleball England.

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    35 分
  • S2 Ep3: Where is Pickleball Heading Next... The Olympics? - S2: EP 3 (Part 2)

    S2 Ep3: Where is Pickleball Heading Next... The Olympics? - S2: EP 3 (Part 2)
    2025/03/06
    From adaptive play and wheelchair pickleball to growing the game in schools and new countries, Frank shares his vision for making pickleball more inclusive and globally recognised.

    Frank also reflects on his achievements and the exciting road ahead for the sport.

    Where is pickleball heading next?

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    38 分
  • S2 Ep3: The Fight for Pickleball: Frank Arico Reveals All... - S2: EP 3 (Part 1)

    S2 Ep3: The Fight for Pickleball: Frank Arico Reveals All... - S2: EP 3 (Part 1)
    2025/02/27
    In this episode of What a Pickle, I (Andy) chat with Frank Arico, a driving force behind pickleball’s rise in the UK and beyond. From helping recognise Pickleball in England to growing the game across Europe and even South Africa, Frank shares the highs, challenges, and future of the sport.

    Plus, we dive into inclusivity, international expansion, and why pickleball is booming worldwide.

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    36 分
  • S2 Ep2: How Can Pickleball Evolve...? - (PART 2)

    S2 Ep2: How Can Pickleball Evolve...? - (PART 2)
    2025/01/09
    Our conversation continues with Louis Laville.

    Discover insights about team selections, performance stats, and the evolution of pickleball in Europe. With 17 gold medals this year alone, Louis shares his journey, training challenges, and what it means to represent his country.

    What is over the horizon for Pickleball?

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    34 分
  • S2 Ep2: It Finally Came Home... The Return of Louis Laville - PART 1

    S2 Ep2: It Finally Came Home... The Return of Louis Laville - PART 1
    2024/12/20
    This week, we’re joined by the legendary Louis Laville, England’s flag bearer and gold-medal machine! 🥇🔥

    We dive into:
    🇬🇧 England’s triumph in the Euros
    🏆 Louis’s career highlights, including 58 professional gold medals
    🌟 His incredible 17 golds in 2024 alone

    Get ready insights into his journey, and what it takes to become a champion. Don’t miss this exclusive chat with a living legend!

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    30 分
  • S2 Ep1: Expanding Pickleball: Overcoming Access and Growth Challenges in the UK - (PART 2)

    S2 Ep1: Expanding Pickleball: Overcoming Access and Growth Challenges in the UK - (PART 2)
    2024/11/01
    Sam Basford and I explore the barriers facing Pickleball and Pickleball players in the UK, from limited court access and high costs to the need for official recognition and funding.

    Listen to the FULL episode to find out more.

    Thank you to Sam Basford for joining me! Who should we have on next?

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    37 分
  • S2 Ep1: What A Pickle RETURNS with Sam Basford - (PART 1)

    S2 Ep1: What A Pickle RETURNS with Sam Basford - (PART 1)
    2024/10/25
    Welcome back to What A Pickle - The Pickleball Podcast.

    I'm Andy and I'm here to bring you all things Pickleball.

    Meet Sam Basford a top-level player, commentator, and coach. He’s the youngest-ever Tournament Director of the English Open and a Nottingham Uni grad, now shaping the future of pickleball coaching. Want to learn more? Listen to the whole episode to find out all about Sam.

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    Thank you,

    Andy - What A Pickle
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    35 分