#1013: Don’t Go Into a Tournament Until You Admit You Want to Win

Written By Holly Alexander
 
 

#1013: Thomas Yelloweyes (IPTPA and PPR certified) of Night Train Pickleball in Oregon discusses how to decide if you’re ready in your personal PB journey to try a tournament? Admit you want to win — an admission he explains is tough for many people, but without declaring it there's no point competing.

In this episode you’ll hear:

  • Why “I just want to have fun” is a 🚩 (and what it’s really hiding)

  • The real goal every tournament player has—but won’t admit

  • Why rec play habits fall apart the second competition starts

  • What the best teams are doing before the tournament that you’re not

  • How lack of preparation shows up immediately (and painfully)

  • Why your partner might not be the problem (even if it feels like it)

  • The concept of emotional regulation—and why it matters more than your drop shot

  • How pressure exposes everything happening “between the ears”

  • Why losing feels worse when you pretend you didn’t care

  • And yes… why a little anger might actually help your game

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