• Danny Jensen: Professional Pickleball

  • Jan 6 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
  • Podcast

Danny Jensen: Professional Pickleball

  • Summary

  • 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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