The amazing podcast for amateurs with tips, tactics and advice from trusted pickleball pros

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What Listeners Are Saying

“Hilarious and Informative! I love this podcast! So funny! I love Tracie’s sense of humor and as a person obsessed about pickleball this info is great!”
— Apple Podcast Subscriber
“Didn't know what to expect so was pleasantly surprised that I had a few laughs, learned a few tips - and since I used to play at True, I had a few more laughs guessing who some of the unnamed players Tracie was referring to!”
— Jason E., North Carolina
“Tracie!! Loved all your pickleball podcasts! Great stuff”
— VanBev
“I guess I'm what they call "Pickleball Curious" … even though the "kitchen" to me is a place with a fridge and a "dead dink" sounded kind of ominous. I stumbled on this podcast and went down the rabbit hole. Now I guess I'm on the verge of obsessed because I want more episodes please!”
— Diane S., East Hampton, NY
Tracie is doing a great job!!! Such a fun listen!

— Kori J.

Welcome to Pickleball Obsession!

Have you been watching the pro pickleball circuit on Youtube thinking it will help you - then wondering why your game doesn’t look at all like theirs?!

Come back down to earth and get some practical advice!

This is the first podcast created specifically to support amateur picklers.

You’ll find pickleball advice and information you can’t find anywhere else for recreational players at every skill level who want to know more, feel more confident and play better.

Brought to you by acclaimed radio and podcast host Tracie Hotchner - an admittedly obsessed player herself - in short conversations with a variety of certified pickleball coaches, with useful answers for recreational players that any amateur player can put right to use.

Everybody gets obsessed with pickleball to some degree - so whether you’re a social player out there just to have fun, or a competitive one trying to sharpen your skills and win more, this podcast is for you.

Embrace the obsession!

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