Meet Gabe Tardio: The 19-Year-Old #5 Pro Pickleball Player in the World

Aaron got the chance to chat with Gabe Tardio, the 19-year-old phenom ranked #5 in the world — and yes, he’s just getting started. From his training secrets and pizza obsessions, to being asked to play with World No. 1 Ben Johns, to pickleball's international growth, to his very first big purchase, we covered a ton of awesome insights and stories from Gabe's journey to pro, where he is now, and where he wants to go. Hope you enjoy! Follow Gabe on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielt_v05/ SUBSCRIBE for more interviews and awesome pickleball content! JOIN pickleball's #1 online community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepickleballclinic/ READ the best newsletter in pickleball (for free): https://www.thepbclinic.com EPISODE TRACKLIST 0:00 - Intro 01:27 - How Gabe started playing pickleball 04:30 - Young players at the top 05:40 - Vision for the future 07:39 - Workouts and training 09:25 - Gabe's love of pizza 10:12 - Pickleball in Australia 11:35 - Being asked to play with World No. 1 13:34 - Gabe's role playing with Ben Johns 14:44 - Playing the right side 19:29 - Paddle sponsor decision 20:55 - Goals in pro pickleball 25:45 - Evolving as a player 30:00 - Pro pickleball lifestyle 31:05 - First big purchase 32:18 - International Pickleball 35:07 - Unique grip 38:38 - Relying on slice 40:20 - Passion for the sport 42:30 - Tips for players 43:16 - Why Gabe loves Pickleball Source: The Pickleball Clinic

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