The short answer: On the World Pickleball Podcast, Chris Beaumont and Gordon Watson speak to Wes Gabrielsen, head coach of World Pickleball League Season Two champions Dilli Dillwale and a 2022 Pickleball Hall of Fame inductee. He discusses team culture, preparation and tactics in the title run, how franchise leagues are growing the sport, and his WV Wine & Pickle venture.
In this episode of the World Pickleball Podcast, host Chris Beaumont is joined by co-host Gordon Watson and special guest Wes Gabrielsen—Head Coach of the Dilli Dillwale, champions of World Pickleball League Season Two, and a 2022 Pickleball Hall of Fame inductee.
Wes reflects on the Dilli Dillwale’s title-winning campaign, sharing insight into team culture, preparation, and the tactical decisions that shaped their run to the World Pickleball League championship. The conversation explores what high-performance coaching looks like in modern professional pickleball and how franchise leagues are accelerating the sport’s global growth.
Beyond the court, Wes also discusses his entrepreneurial journey, including his lifestyle brand and hospitality venture, WV Wine & Pickle, offering a look at how leading figures in pickleball are building businesses that extend the sport’s culture and community. Listeners can explore more at wvwineandpickle.com and follow the brand’s latest updates on Instagram.
From championship coaching lessons to the evolving global pickleball ecosystem, this episode provides rare insight from one of the sport’s most respected figures.
Topics covered include:
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Dilli Dillwale’s World Pickleball League Season Two triumph
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Coaching philosophy and high-performance team culture
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The global impact of franchise pickleball leagues
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Wes Gabrielsen’s Hall of Fame journey
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WV Wine & Pickle and life beyond competition
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