Episode 20: The Big One: State of the Sport June 2026, Anna Leigh Waters, and the PPR 20 Protocol

The Pickleball Recovery & Performance Podcast By Paddle Pro Balm

The Pickleball Recovery & Performance Podcast By Paddle Pro Balm
Episode 20: The Big One: State of the Sport June 2026, Anna Leigh Waters, and the PPR 20 Protocol
Jun 26, 2026 Season 1 Episode 20
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Episode 20 is here and we are going full send. 

This week: a live pickleball news desk covering everything happening in June 2026, MLP New York, the $225 million investment into Pickleball Inc., and the Pickle Money Ball circuit putting real prize money in front of amateur players. 

Then we profile the most dominant athlete in pickleball history, Anna Leigh Waters, 19 years old, 181 gold medals, 94.3% career win rate, and break down three things every recreational player can steal from her game right now. Plus: the PPR 20 Protocol, a four-week performance and recovery challenge for every listener. This is the milestone episode. Don't miss it.

Topics: pickleball 2026, Anna Leigh Waters, Major League Pickleball 2026, MLP New York 2026, PPA Tour 2026, pickleball news June 2026, Pickle Money Ball, pickleball recovery, pickleball performance tips, amateur pickleball tournament, best pickleball podcast, pro pickleball player tips, Paddle Pro Balm, pickleball injury prevention, pickleball training.

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