Austin Ignite 50+ Pro-Pickleball team competition weekend wrap up. Austin hosted all 12 NPL teams and competed in 4 team battles against Denver, Kansas, Seattle and Coachella. Go Ignite!

The conversation revolves around the Austin Ignite weekend, highlighting the team's performance, energy during practices, and the excitement of team dinners. The participants discuss individual matches, strategies, and the importance of team dynamics. They reflect on key moments during team breakers and celebrate the contributions of each member, particularly Chip's outstanding performance. The discussion concludes with a focus on the team's growth and anticipation for future matches.   Takeaways The team won three matches that went to tiebreakers. Chip had an outstanding performance, going undefeated. Team practices are filled with energy and excitement. Friday night dinners foster team bonding and spirit. Every match is crucial for overall team success. Team dynamics play a significant role in performance. MVP discussions highlight individual contributions. The team is improving and gaining confidence. Key moments in matches can shift momentum. The team spirit is strong and supportive. Chapters 00:00Austin Ignite Weekend Overview 02:40Team Preparation and Practice Dynamics 05:14The 70s Disco Dinner Experience 08:08Facing Houston: The Rivalry Begins 10:47Denver Match Highlights and Team Breaker 12:25Key Moments and Player Performances 16:01The Pressure of Performance 18:53Team Spirit and Energy

Austin Ignite pickleball team weekend wrap up from weekend number two of six hosted by the Boca Surge in Sunrise, FL. Team members talk about the play and the happenings off the court in an entertaining conversational style.

Joe Paraiso, Marina Anderson, Kitri Boser and Chip James talk through Austin Ignite's team experince in the opening weekend of the 2025 National Pickleball Season. 

Jen Gallwas, Chris Wilton, John Hostetler and Michael Pazourek join team owner, Shona Kerr, in a weekend number 5 wrap up discusion. Hosted in Houston it saw teams playing in two different venues witrh the final league standings up for grabs. Pazorek introduces us to some trivia while Hostetler expounds on his karaoke escapades. Enjoy.

Austin Takes down number 2 team, Boca Raton, in Satiurday's opening match and pushes number 1 team, Housxton to the limit on Sunday. Team owner, Shona Kerr, hosts fellow team owner Dike Ajiri and Austin's number 1 men's player, Dave Weinbach, as they share their insights from the weekend. They also look ahead to the final weekend of the regular season comoing up in Houston, TX.

We are joined this week by Chris Wilton, a fedaral judge by day and pro pickleball player in his spare time. Chirs talks through his travel adversities to then go unbeaten for the weekend. He talks about the camaraderie of the team and the potential this brings. He answers questions on different aspects of the weekend and tells us his plans and hopes for the rest of the season. Enjoy the ever articulate Chris Wilton!

Connie Burnett joins host Shona Kerr to discuss Austin Ignite's performance in Columbus, OH, June 22nd/23rd, 2024. Austin played Naples, OKC, Seattle and Denver. Enjoy!

Austin Ignite team members Daniel Gold, Jen Gallwas and Lance Cowart discuss the competitions and drama of the first National Pickleball League competition weekend in Chicago, May 18th-19th, 2024. While not exactly smooth, the positive take aways for future weekends are real as this team makes their second season campaign. Get a behind the scenes look at what goes into this team.