Pickle with Mickle Interview Series: Here comes the Boom with Tracy Wilcox of Dynamite Pickleball

Summary

Tracy Wilcox, co-owner of Dynamite Pickleball and Heights Athletic Club, shares her journey in pickleball and the expansion of her business. She discusses the challenges of managing time and scheduling, as well as the importance of National Working Moms Day. Tracy also talks about the selection of pickleball balls and the issue of sandbagging in tournaments. She provides insights into the benefits of using a two-handed backhand and emphasizes the importance of footwork and movement in pickleball. Lastly, Tracy discusses paddle technology and the need for eye protection in the sport. In this conversation, Tracy Wilcox discusses the importance of eye protection in pickleball due to the power and speed of the game. She recommends wearing eyewear to prevent serious injuries. The conversation then shifts to the topic of injuries in pickleball and the need for stretching, staying hydrated, and warming up properly. Tracy emphasizes the importance of teaching healthy habits to prevent injuries. The conversation also touches on favorite snacks, fear of clowns, board games, coffee preferences, swimming with sharks, dream destinations, extreme sports, and celebrity pickleball players. Tracy shares her upcoming events and weekend plans.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Schedule
01:14 Tracy's Schedule and National Working Moms Day
05:17 Tracy's Journey to Pickleball
07:44 Expansion to Heights Athletic Club
08:35 Donuts and Shirts Off in Pickleball
09:13 March Madness and College Basketball
10:18 Expansion to Texas
15:31 Pickleball Ball Selection
21:27 Two-Handed Backhand in Pickleball
22:30 Footwork and Movement in Pickleball
27:47 Paddle Technology and Eye Protection
28:16 Pop in Paddles and Eye Protection
31:39 Injuries and Precautions
33:23 Stretching and Warm-up
36:19 Favorite Snacks and Guilty Pleasures
37:13 Fear of Clowns
38:08 Board Games and Coffee Preferences
40:30 Swimming with Sharks and Dream Destinations
42:46 Extreme Sports and Celebrity Pickleball Players
45:21 Upcoming Events and Weekend Plans