Ep. 473 | From Endurance Sports to Pickleball: Scott Fliegelman's Journey to Becoming a Top Senior Pro

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Join us for an engaging conversation with Scott Fliegelman, a top senior pro pickleball player, facility owner, and coach, as he shares his remarkable journey from endurance sports to pickleball. In this episode, Scott discusses how the welcoming community and unique dynamics of pickleball reignited his passion for competition and transformed his athletic career.

Discover:

• The differences between the social aspects of pickleball and tennis

• How pickleball accommodates players of varying skill levels

• The role of off-court preparation in competitive play

• Effective strategies for communication and teamwork on the pickleball court

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ABOUT Scott Fliegelman

Scott is a top 10 Senior Pro pickleball player, with a 5.76 DUPR rating. He has more than two dozen pro podium appearances, including as the 2022 USA Pickleball Nationals Silver Medalist in Sr Pro Men’s Doubles, and a 2023 US Open Bronze Medalist in Pro Men’s Split Age, with Ryler DeHeart! In 2023, Scott was a standout player in the inaugural season of the National Pickleball League (NPL), as a captain of the Denver Iconics.  He earned the most match wins of any male player in the League throughout the season (31)!  He will lead the Iconics once again in 2024, as their top draft pick and team captain.  Scott, and his wife, Kari, are the owners of Boulder Pickleball, a 20,000 sq ft indoor pickleball facility in Boulder, CO.  For a taste of Scott’s instructional style and content, check out the popular “4.0 to Pro” podcast, and his “Boulder Pickleball” videos on YouTube.

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