Marriage and family therapist Dr. Jerry “Dr. J” Brinegar is a USA Pickleball ambassador, decorated senior competitor, and passionate teacher of adaptive pickleball for veterans with spinal cord injuries. He shares how the game brings purpose, community, and joy at every age and ability, and why fair age plus skill brackets matter for true competition. From teaching adaptive athletes to competing in national tournaments at 80+, Dr. J reminds us that you are never too old to play, to grow, or t...
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Marriage and family therapist Dr. Jerry “Dr. J” Brinegar is a USA Pickleball ambassador, decorated senior competitor, and passionate teacher of adaptive pickleball for veterans with spinal cord injuries. He shares how the game brings purpose, community, and joy at every age and ability, and why fair age plus skill brackets matter for true competition. From teaching adaptive athletes to competing in national tournaments at 80+, Dr. J reminds us that you are never too old to play, to grow, or t...
E74: Joesph R. Gannascoli: From The Sopranos to the Pickleball Court
Life Lessons from Pickleball™
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1 month ago
E74: Joesph R. Gannascoli: From The Sopranos to the Pickleball Court
Joesph R. Gannascoli, best known for playing Vito Spatafore on HBO's The Sopranos, shares his remarkable journey from self-taught chef to acclaimed actor and how pickleball has become an integral part of his wellness journey. Listen now to hear behind-the-scenes Sopranos stories, the 80 lbs he’s lost on the court, his “keys to life,” and how food, community, and play are shaping his next act: https://www.lifelessonsfrompickleballpodcast.com #LifeLessonsFromPickleball #PickleballRevolution #Pi...
Life Lessons from Pickleball™
Marriage and family therapist Dr. Jerry “Dr. J” Brinegar is a USA Pickleball ambassador, decorated senior competitor, and passionate teacher of adaptive pickleball for veterans with spinal cord injuries. He shares how the game brings purpose, community, and joy at every age and ability, and why fair age plus skill brackets matter for true competition. From teaching adaptive athletes to competing in national tournaments at 80+, Dr. J reminds us that you are never too old to play, to grow, or t...
