In this episode of The Pickleball Connection, Barrett and Danea break down the latest changes to the Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR), including how you can now lose rating points even after a win. 🤯 We cover:

• Why winning isn’t enough anymore
• The real consequences for high-level players
• How rally scoring and “margin expectations” change everything
• Whether DUPR should factor in age and gender
• The bigger issue of sandbagging in tournaments
• And… an AI-powered solution that might actually fix it all 👀

This week on The Pickleball Connection, Barrett and Danea dive deep into two HOT topics in the pickleball world 🔥:

🏓 1. Should Your Rec Games Count Toward DUPR?

💰 2. New PPA/MLP Prize Structure for Pros

👉 Let us know in the comments: Would YOU still show up to rec play if every match counted toward your DUPR?

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In Episode 44 of The Pickleball Connection, Barrett and Danea sit down with legendary coach and educator Mark Renneson to explore the future of pickleball coaching—and challenge the outdated methods many instructors still cling to 🧠 🔥 🎙️ In this episode:

• Mark’s journey from tennis to pickleball coaching
• Why third-shot drops and dink drills might be a waste of time for beginners
• The difference between a good coach and a great one
• What makes Pickleball Coaching International (PCI) a game-changer in coach certification
• How PCI is expanding access to quality coaching—even in Africa

💡 Whether you're a current coach, aspiring instructor, or just obsessed with learning the game, this episode is packed with insight 👇 Let us know in the comments: What's the best coaching advice you've ever received?