Contributors

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Brodie Smith

Brodie is a 5.5-level player, coach, and CRBN Pickleball’s Senior Community Manager—aka the guy who lives and breathes the game from every angle. After working in tech, he ditched the desk job and went all-in on pickleball, hitting the road full-time to play, compete, and coach across the country. Brodie grew up in Seattle, not far from where pickleball was born, but he didn’t truly fall in love with it until 2021—and hasn’t looked back since. He’s known for his clear teaching style, relentless curiosity, and willingness to experiment (even if it means getting roasted by Tanner on the podcast). For players looking to level up, Brodie brings a coach’s brain and a player’s perspective—because he’s right there in the grind with you.

https://www.instagram.com/brodiepickleball/
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Tanner Tomassi

Tanner is a rising force on the pickleball pro tour with a 6.0 DUPR and a bronze medal from APP Nationals. Known online as Tanner Pickleball, he creates high-level coaching content daily for competitive players who want to get better—and smarter—on the court. 


A student of the game and fierce competitor, Tanner has studied and played against some of the best in the world (yes, even Ben Johns). From building point-winning patterns to dissecting decision-making, Tanner’s obsessed with helping players unlock the mental and strategic side of pickleball. He travels the U.S. and world competing, coaching, and leveling up players everywhere.

https://tannerpickleball.com/