Dive into Ocala’s pickleball scene as Jason Weiss, longtime tennis pro, Fort King director, and seasoned pickleball competitor, breaks down how the sport has evolved and why the game is getting faster. In this episode, we explore strategy, shot selection, mindset, aging as an athlete, the local community at Coehadjoe & Fort King, and Jason’s signature “shark” approach to competing. If you’re a pickleball player looking to level up, understand the modern game, or simply love hearing from experienced players shaping the sport, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

00:00 – The drama and community of Ocala pickleball
00:42 – Introducing Jason Weiss and his tennis background
01:49 – How Jason accidentally discovered pickleball in 2016
03:57 – Winning the US Open and how the sport changed after his injury
07:12 – The transition from tennis to high-level pickleball
11:03 – Is Ocala getting better? Jason on the local skill gap closing
13:59 – Aging, mindset, and staying competitive in your 50s
17:33 – Tennis vs pickleball: why the social side wins
23:19 – Where the sport is headed and why it’s exploding worldwide
33:38 – Learning to play fast, slow, and the “keep on sharking” philosophy

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