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Random Thoughts – Scott Golden’s Chat with Lauren Stratman, Patrick Smith and Lea Jansen

We have some takeaways and talking points from Scott Golden’s chat with Lauren Stratman, Lea Jansen and Patrick Smith

Adam on USA Pickleball Tournament of Champions (TOC) – Live BlogApril 20, 2026
The note about Callie Smith's singles game really stood out — her athleticism always seemed like it could translate there,…
Adam on PPA Takeya Showcase – Live Random ThoughtsApril 20, 2026
The note about commentator Fleming hyping Etta Wright specifically because she's a signed PPA player is something a lot of…
admin on Is Pro Pickleball Heading for Burnout? Rethinking the Tour Style Model of UPA’s Current StructureApril 20, 2026
Agreed on rally scoring
Big E in Bama on Is Pro Pickleball Heading for Burnout? Rethinking the Tour Style Model of UPA’s Current StructureApril 20, 2026
Need those facilities up and running, the current format may be fine - but I want my rally scoring back
admin on Is Pro Pickleball Heading for Burnout? Rethinking the Tour Style Model of UPA’s Current StructureApril 20, 2026
This would be a really fun iteration of things if we could get to this point of hone home and…