Live from Funville Farm, home of Smashing Plastic Pickleball, we’re joined by Noah Winningham, one of Charleston’s top up-and-coming pickleball players! Noah shares his journey from a baseball background to being one of the top 5 players in Charleston, how he trains daily, and his ultimate goal of becoming a top 5 pro player.

We talk about:

- How two old ladies humbled him on the court

- The drills that transformed his game

- Why watching game footage is a game-changer

- The latest paddle tech & top brands in 2025

- His future in pro pickleball and what it takes to compete at the highest level

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Smashing Plastic Podcast - Featuring Leonard Fox

Welcome back to the Smashing Plastic Podcast! This episode, we sit down with our good friend Leonard Fox, who started his pickleball journey way back in 2017—before the sport exploded! Leonard shares how he stumbled into the game at a local rec center, got schooled by some older players, and became obsessed with getting better. He talks about his dedication to training, the evolution of pickleball, and how the sport changed his life—including a major weight loss transformation.

Topics we cover:

✅ Getting hooked on pickleball back in 2017

✅ Learning from the OG Charleston players

✅ The evolution of the game & community

✅ Smashing his way into tournaments (literally!)

✅ Diversity in pickleball & the sport’s future

Whether you’re a veteran player or just discovering the sport, this episode is packed with stories, laughs, and insights into the fastest-growing game in the world!

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Welcome to the Smashing Plastic Podcast! In this episode, Coach Tommy sits down with the incredible Katie Mell, one of the top names in Charleston pickleball! Katie is the powerhouse behind KM Pickleball Solutions, a tournament directing company that runs high-level pickleball events with precision, professionalism, and passion.

Katie shares her journey from competitive play to event organization, her approach to running seamless tournaments, and why creating a great player experience is everything. If you've ever played a disorganized tournament (we've all been there!), you'll love her insights on how to spot a well-run event and why community matters so much in pickleball.

Topics Covered:

- What makes a pickleball tournament great?

- How Katie built her tournament brand

- The growth of the pickleball community

- Why spectators and support make a difference

Whether you're a player, tournament director, or just a fan of the game, this episode is packed with value! Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more awesome pickleball content!

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