From Engineer to Pro Pickleball Player: USA Pickleball's Carl Schmits 🇺🇸 | Behind the Paddle

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Behind the Paddle pickleball podcast. In this episode, Rob Nunnery welcomes Carl Schmits, chief technology officer at USA Pickleball. Carl shares his journey from a systems engineer to a pro pickleball player. He discusses his involvement in the development of pickleball equipment standards, the challenges faced in the pro pickleball scene, and the importance of viewer engagement through broadcasting. Carl and Rob also discuss the evolving landscape of pickleball, the impact of these changes on amateur players, and the importance of maintaining the sport's integrity, especially with so many organizations running the game. Schmits emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach to ensure the pickleball's sustainability. Timestamps: 0:00 - Behind the Paddle Podcast Episode 12 🎬 1:07 - Introduction to Carl Schmits and His Journey 🇺🇸 4:11 - Carl's Background and Transition to Pickleball 🫡 7:02 - Involvement in Pro Pickleball and Media 🎥 10:30 - The Evolution of Equipment Standards in Pickleball 📝 13:12 - Current State of Professional Pickleball 👀 15:47 - Broadcasting and Viewer Engagement in Pickleball 📊 19:07 - Analytics and Performance Improvement in Pickleball 📈 22:18 - Future of Paddle Technology and Standards 🔮 25:57 - The Future of Pickleball: Power vs. Spin 💪 35:00 - The Impact of Power on Amateur Play 🫠 36:07 - Maintaining the Integrity of the Game 💯 38:37 - Navigating Politics in Pickleball 💸 44:09 - The Challenges of Equipment Standards 😥 47:08 - The Facility Boom: Opportunities and Concerns 🗣️ 51:45 - A Vision for the Future of Pickleball 🤩 Shop CourtStrike Pickleball Shoes Here: ➡️ https://slkrk.co/760jrzy8 Download the PlayMore App Here: ➡️ slkrk.co/gyb4hv6o Download the Selkirk TV app today to stay up to date with the latest pickleball content, including highlights, news coverage, instructional videos, and much more. ➡️ https://slkrk.co/xbyh4e #Pickleball #PickleballHighlights #PickleballLessons #SelkirkTV Source: Selkirk TV

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