Ep. 510 | Mindset Strategies for Winning Pickleball Tournaments | Empowering Women Through Pickleball & more with Kasandra Marie
Dive into the winning mindset of a pickleball champion and discover how to empower yourself through sport. KaSandra Marie Gehrke, former top 10 US player and founder of EmpowHer Pickleball, shares her remarkable journey from PE teacher to professional athlete and entrepreneur. In this inspiring episode, KaSandra reveals how the lessons learned on the pickleball court can transform your life off the court.
Learn:
Mental preparation techniques to boost confidence before high-stakes tournaments
Strategies for maintaining momentum and focus during multi-day competitions
The key to building strong chemistry with your pickleball partner
How pickleball skills translate to improved communication in daily life
Balancing professional competition with entrepreneurship in a rapidly growing sport
ABOUT Kasandra Marie
KaSandra Marie Gehrke is a former physical education teacher turned professional pickleball player and entrepreneur. She has ranked in the top 10 female players in the US and has won multiple open National titles. She regularly competes in tournaments around the US. Kas is the owner and CEO of EmpowHer Pickleball, a company dedicated to advancing the sport
of pickleball for women. She regularly leads 2-day, women’s only camps. She organizes week- long pickleball retreats in luxurious locations such as Punta Cana and Turks & Caicos.
She is an expert player and instructor and has a large following on social media. Kas has single- handedly grown the Women’s Pickleball Community into the tens of thousands.
HEALTHACCOLADES: 3X INDOOR NATIONALS PRO GOLD2019 US OPEN BRONZE MEDALISTFORMER TOP 10 IN THE COUNTRYHOME TOWN: GLEN CARBON, ILCOACHING PHILOSOPHY: MY DESIRE IS EMPOWERING WOMEN TO EMBRACE THEIR TRUEST SELVES BOTH ON AND OFF THE COURT. I BELIEVE THAT PICKLEBALL IS NOT JUST A GAME BUT A PLATFORM FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND EMPOWERMENT.
EmpowHer Pickleball is a rapidly growing online community of women players looking to advance their game and camaraderie in this fun, addictive sport. Active members participate in camps, clinics, and international retreats.
ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST
The Blueprint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.
On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.
Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.
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