Thinking about going pro in pickleball? Three-time Major League Pickleball champion Zane Navratil pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed at the highest level. From his journey leaving a Big Four accounting career to becoming one of pickleball's top players, Zane shares an unfiltered look at the professional athlete lifestyle.

In this episode, discover the daily routines, training methods, and mindset shifts required to compete professionally while learning valuable lessons about preventing burnout and maintaining long-term success.

Learn:

• Why most aspiring pros are making a critical mistake in their journey
• The surprising training ratio that accelerates skill development
• How elite players structure their daily routine for peak performance
• The hidden mental challenge that derails many talented players
• What separates those who can compete from those who can win

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Quotable moments:

"You have to learn how to win. You might be able to play close with people, but being a pro means you know how to win." - Zane Navratil

"If you're not constantly learning, if you're not a lifelong learner, you're not a pro pickleball player." - Zane Navratil

"You get five to six times as many reps when you're drilling, as opposed to actually playing." - Zane Navratil

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury.

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