Coco Ferrari

Two days after my fall, I had my first physiotherapy appointment.

I thought we'd be talking about broken ribs, a fractured wrist and how long it would take before I could get back on the pickleball court.

My physiotherapist, Zach, noticed something I hadn't.

He had me wear my Apple Watch while doing some very simple mobility exercises.

Within moments, he looked at my watch and said,

"Stop. Sit down."

My heart rate had climbed to 174 bpm.

I wasn't running.

I wasn't playing pickleball.

I was simply doing basic rehabilitation exercises.

Zach explained my autonomic nervous system was still reacting to the trauma. My body was still in fight or flight.

I'd never heard recovery explained that way before.

That conversation changed everything.

For the first time, I realized recovery wasn't just about healing broken bones.

It was about understanding what my body was trying to tell me.

Looking back, that was the moment my journey toward Coco's Court really began.

Looking back, I don't think it was just a fall.

On January 18, after five straight days of pickleball, I was physically and mentally exhausted. As I headed back to my car, I decided to take a shortcut over a concrete barrier.

I fell.

I fractured my ribs, my radius and my scaphoid.

I remember thinking, "A couple of weeks of rehab and I'll be back." That's the kind of athlete I've always been. Put in the work, recover, and get back to doing what I love.

I couldn't have been more wrong.

Looking back now, I don't think that day was just about broken bones. It became the beginning of a journey that completely changed how I think about recovery, performance, and what our bodies are really trying to tell us.

That journey eventually led me to create something called Coco's Court, but that's a story for another day.

Next journal: The conversation with my physiotherapist that changed everything.

When opponents avoid hitting to you — it’s not an accident.
They fear your consistency, your control, and your ability to finish points.

Instead of getting frustrated, use it as an edge:
✅ Shift your position and stay visible.
✅ Read their shot patterns and timing.
✅ Attack decisively when you finally get the ball.
✅ Support your partner and keep energy unified.

If they avoid you, they fear your impact.
Stay patient, stay grounded, and let your presence do the talking. 💪🎾