Future of Pickleball #85 - From NFL Star to Pickleball Advocate: Jake Plummer’s Mission
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Future of Pickleball #85 - From NFL Star to Pickleball Advocate: Jake Plummer’s Mission
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About this listen
In Episode 85 of The Future of Pickleball, host Paul Olson sits down with NFL quarterback-turned-pickleball-champion-for-change Jake “The Snake” Plummer for a powerful and wide-ranging conversation. Jake opens up about:
🏈 His journey from NFL stardom to discovering pickleball in his 40s
🎾 Why pickleball is the perfect sport for retired athletes and aging bodies
🧠 How paddle sports can help combat brain health issues like CTE and dementia
🍄 His mission with functional mushrooms and the GetUmbo wellness brand
👟 Why he’s pushing for youth clinics, free access, and inclusivity in pickleball
🎒 How multi-sport youth development creates better athletes—and better humans
Jake is a passionate voice for health, movement, and finding joy in the game—whether you’re 18 or 80. Whether you’re a former athlete, a parent, or someone just getting into pickleball, this episode will motivate you to get on the court and keep moving.