Coach Ty Woody

At some point, you have to be honest with yourself

Are you actually applying yourself to the things you say you want?

It’s easy to want better results. It’s easy to talk about your goals. But are your effort and consistency matching them?

Show up. Put in real effort. Work on your craft. Do it again tomorrow

You don’t have to be perfect, but you do have to be willing to hold yourself accountable

If you keep doing the same things, giving the same effort, and being inconsistent, you can’t be surprised when nothing changes

Check your heart. Check your effort
Then get back to work

Getting lobbed isn’t the problem
What happens after the lob is

Can you create space quickly?
Can you cover ground efficiently?
Can you get behind the ball under control?
Can you recover and get back into the point?

These are all movement skills that can be trained

Train movements that actually show up during a match. The more your training reflects the game, the more likely it is to transfer to your performance on the court

Which of these four drills are you trying first?

Playing more pickleball will help you improve your skills

Training helps you build the body that supports those skills

If you want to become a more complete player, your training should include more than just lifting weights or doing random exercises

Here are four areas I believe every pickleball player should focus on:

Movement – Learn to move efficiently and cover the court with confidence

Athleticism – Develop speed, power, balance, and the ability to change direction

Strength – Build a stronger, more resilient body that can produce and absorb force

Mobility & Recovery – Move well, recover better, and keep your body healthy for the long haul

No single area is the answer on its own.
The best results come from training all of them together with a purpose

Which area do you spend the most time training?

Sometimes you have to check yourself in the mirror

It’s easy to say you’re putting in the work It’s harder to be honest with yourself about the effort you’re actually giving

You can show up to the gym
You can go drill
You can practice multiple times a week

But showing up and going through the motions aren’t the same thing

If you consistently show up and apply yourself with real effort, you’re giving yourself an opportunity to improve

If you keep giving the same effort, don’t be surprised when you keep getting the same results

Before blaming the program, the coach, your circumstances, or anything else, ask yourself:
Am I actually giving this everything I’m capable of giving?

Sometimes the person in the mirror knows the answer

Age doesn’t mean your progress has to stop

One of the biggest misconceptions I hear is, “I’m too old to start strength training.”

The truth is, it’s never too late to become stronger, move better, and build a body that’s better prepared for the demands of everyday life and pickleball

Strength training isn’t just about lifting heavier weights

It’s about:
✅ Staying independent
✅ Moving with more confidence
✅ Improving balance and stability
✅ Building resilience
✅ Continuing to do the activities you love for years to come

The goal isn’t to train like you’re 25
The goal is to become the strongest, healthiest version of yourself at the age you’re at today

Don’t let your age become an excuse. Let it become a reason to invest in yourself

How long have you been playing pickleball?

What should pickleball players actually be training for their lower body?

Start by building a strong foundation

A simple lower body blueprint can include:
1.Squat
2.Hinge
3.Single Leg
4.Hamstrings
5.Glutes
6.Groin

This doesn’t mean you need all 6 in every workout. Think of these as areas you can address throughout your training

And this is only one piece of the puzzle

Power, movement, mobility, conditioning and other athletic qualities matter too

Build the foundation. Then learn how to use it on the court

Riders are athletes too

Your time in the saddle develops your riding skills, but off horse training can help prepare your body for the physical demands of the sport

That means training more than just one area

In this session, we worked on:
1. Depth Drop Landing - Absorbing force while staying controlled
2. DB RDL - Hip and lower-body strength
3. Tabletop Row - Upper body strength and core stability
4. Lateral Squat - Strength and stability side to side

The goal is to build a stronger, more capable athlete who is better prepared for the demands they experience in the saddle

You train your horse to perform
Don’t forget to train yourself too

Everyone wants to know the secret

The best drill
The best workout
The best paddle
The fastest way to improve

But the truth is, there isn’t a shortcut

The players who improve the most are usually the ones who consistently show up and put in quality work, even when they don’t feel like it

Consistency beats intensity when intensity only happens once in a while

You don’t have to be perfect
You just have to keep showing up
Build a routine. Trust the process. Stay consistent

The results will follow

What’s one thing you’re committed to being more consistent with this week?

How does a pro pickleball player train for explosiveness?

As tournament season approaches, the goal of training starts to shift. We’re not just trying to build strength, we want to take that strength and express it quickly

This power block combines:
Heavy RDL → Build force
Double Broad Jump → Produce power
KB Swing → Move explosively
Treadmill Sprint → Transfer it to speed

Each one has a purpose and builds toward the physical qualities we want her to bring onto the court

Strength is important. but for an athlete, it’s what you’re able to DO with that strength that matters

Train with purpose

Getting lobbed isn’t the problem
What happens after the lob is

Can you create space quickly?
Can you cover ground efficiently?
Can you get behind the ball under control?
Can you recover and get back into the point?

These are all movement skills that can be trained

Train movements that actually show up during a match. The more your training reflects the game, the more likely it is to transfer to your performance on the court

Which of these four drills are you trying first?