May 2026
Your Inner Chimp Plays Pickleball Too
Your inner chimp plays pickleball too. Lee Whitwell explores how the emotional brain overrides rational play and what…
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May 2026
Lee Whitwell: The Game You Don’t See Is the One That Matters
The game you don’t see is the one that matters. Lee Whitwell explores the mental patterns, emotional triggers,…
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The Ego Trap in Pickleball: Why Skilled Players Lose to Weaker Opponents
Discover how expectation, frustration, and identity pressure cause skilled pickleball players to lose—and how to avoid the ego…