In this engaging episode of The Pickleball Show - host Curtis Reese welcomes Dr. Joy Macci, a renowned high-performance coach and founder of Joy of Pickleball and Joy of Sport. Dr. Macci, a dynamic figure in sports and leadership development, brings her expertise in life coaching, training, leadership development, executive coaching, public speaking, and team building to the conversation, with a special focus on pickleball’s transformative power both on and off the court.[](https://joyofpickleball.com/)[](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/joymacci_coaching-pickleball-tenniscoach-activity-7044494401229791234-dPLW)[](https://entrepreneursecho.com/a-visionary-in-sports-leadership-development-dr-joy-macci/)Curtis and Dr. Macci dive into her inspiring journey, which began with a passion for tennis at a young age, competing at junior, collegiate, and professional levels. Her transition to pickleball ignited a deep obsession with the sport, leading her to become one of the top performance coaches in the country. Dr. Macci shares how her holistic coaching approach integrates mental resilience, emotional intelligence, and leadership principles to help athletes, executives, and teams unlock their full potential. Dr. Macci’s works with high-profile clients, including celebrities, Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 executives, and pickleball champions. Notable achievements include her role in the early development of Serena and Venus Williams and coaching a senior doubles wildcard team to a silver medal at the US Open Pickleball Championships. She also discusses her ability to transform a retired athlete from a 3.5 to a 5.0 pickleball player in just six months, later mentoring them to become a certified coach.[](https://entrepreneursecho.com/a-visionary-in-sports-leadership-development-dr-joy-macci/)Filled with humor, actionable insights, and Dr. Macci’s passion for pickleball, this episode is a must-listen for players seeking to improve their skills and anyone inspired by the intersection of sports, leadership, and personal development. Listeners are left motivated to embrace challenges, build stronger teams, and find joy in their pickleball journey.For more on Dr. Joy Macci’s work, visit [joyofpickleball.com](https://joyofpickleball.com). To connect with Curtis Reese, email curtis@reeseracketsports.com.[](https://joyofpickleball.com/)https://drjoymacci.com/https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_macci/https://joyofpickleball.com/https://www.facebook.com/JoyMacci/https://www.linkedin.com/in/joymacci/https://youtu.be/H6Q4pJ1hzN8