When NOT to Coach: Silence, Ball Machines, Player Anxiety & Burnout 🏓 | Pickleball Coaches Podcast

Coaching isn’t just about what you say—it’s about knowing when to say nothing. In this episode, Mark Renneson tackles three moments when silence helps your players more than feedback, how to decide if a ball machine is worth it (and when it isn’t), what to do when a player melts down in matches but shines in practice, and how many hours on court is too many for a coach without compromising lesson quality. 🎯 What you’ll learn - The 3 situations where great coaches keep quiet - Ball machines: smart uses vs. false confidence - Helping a player who chokes—reframing identity & reducing fear - A practical test for coach workload (so hour 7 looks like hour 1) 🧰 Resources - PCI Instructor Certification & lesson plans: pcipickleball.com - Questions for Mark: [email protected] Timestamps: 0:00 - Pickleball Coaches Podcast Episode 8 Introduction 🎬 0:48 - Understanding Mistakes in Coaching 📝 5:08 - The Role of Ball Machines in Training 🤌 8:55 - Addressing Performance Anxiety in Players 😤 13:19 - Finding the Right Coaching Balance ⚖️ 15:46 - Outro 👋 Download the Selkirk TV app today to stay up to date with the latest pickleball content, including highlights, news coverage, instructional videos, and much more. ➡️ https://slkrk.co/xbyh4e #Pickleball #PickleballHighlights #PickleballLessons #SelkirkTV Source: Selkirk TV

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