Danny Jensen: Professional Pickleball

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Treatment Room Secrets

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This podcast offers an inside look at the world of manual therapy, mindfulness, and holistic health practices. Join your host Dani Marks as he shares real-life stories and insights from therapists, yoga teachers, soldiers, and anyone else who has been injured, works out, or is interested in maintaining good health. In each episode, we explore a range of topics related to natural healing, including meditation, breathing techniques, yoga, and more. Our goal is to provide listeners with practical tips, inspiration, and guidance for developing their own holistic health practices.

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Danny Jensen: Professional Pickleball

Treatment Room Secrets

1 hour 18 minutes 57 seconds

10 months ago

Danny Jensen: Professional Pickleball

In this episode our guest is Danny Jensen -- a former Division 1 soccer player at Ohio State University, where he consistently ranked in the top 10 for goals and assists. After discovering Pickleball in Scottsdale, Danny found a sport that challenged him in new ways, emphasizing personal responsibility and technical skill. He has been working tirelessly to reach the top of professional Pickleball.

Danny shares his journey from D1 collegiate soccer to the world of professional Pickleball, highlighting the mindset and discipline required to excel at both sports. We delve into his experience transitioning between sports, the growth of Pickleball as a competitive discipline, and the lessons he’s learned about athletic maturity and resilience. The conversation also touches on his time as a student-athlete, insights into college athletics, and the physical and mental adjustments needed to compete at the highest level.

00:00 Introduction 01:54 The Rise of Pickleball 05:02 Skill Levels in Pickleball 07:17 Professional Pickleball 12:09 Maturity and Mindset in Competitive Sports 17:54 Transition from Soccer to Pickleball 24:11 Choosing the Right College for Athletic Growth 26:58 Maximizing Resources as a Student-Athlete 30:06 Analyzing Sports from a Technical Perspective 39:59 Balancing Fitness and Skill Training 42:45 Transitioning to Full-Time Pickleball 47:02 Injury Reflections 50:34 Stepping Away from Soccer 56:23 Sponsorship Aspirations 59:20 The Impact of Different Sports on the Body 1:01:42 Reflections on Soccer Career 1:08:42 Parental Influence on Athletic Development 1:15:29 Learning from Injuries

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