Elliott Schupp: Pickleball’s Newest Breakout Star

Jake and Kyle sit down with Elliott Schupp fresh off his shocking PPA Virginia Beach men's doubles gold medal win! Elliott shares the wild story of going from Arkansas homeschooled kid with an outer space obsession to PPA champion, including his legendary fridge drilling sessions. Elliott breaks down his nasty two handed backhand speed up and reveals who doubted his aggressive style along the way. Plus, Jake presents Elliott with a Friday Pickleball contract offer. Follow Elliott here: https://www.instagram.com/elliott_schupp_pickleball/?hl=en (00:00) Welcome to the Emergency Pod: Elliott Schupp Wins PPA Gold (01:16) The Door Closer (01:39) Podcast Etiquette 101 (02:44) Celebrating Alone: The Aftermath of Winning Gold (03:46) Most Nervous Moment (07:23) Playing with Jaume and Future Tournaments (09:21) The Importance of Partner Chemistry and Communication (10:23) From Arkansas to Phoenix: The Journey to Pro Pickleball (17:57) The Fridge: Elliott's Secret Training Weapon (20:01) Phoenix Training Paradise: Rising Tides Raise All Boats (22:35) The 70-30 Rule: Kyle's Biggest Lesson (28:37) Getting Iced Out: Playing Against Riley and Noe (30:21) Best Lefty in the World? Handling Doubters (31:27) Playing with Energy: Finding Fun Over Results (38:05) The Telescope Saga: Masters Tournament Obsession (42:46) Film Breakdown: Short Swing Power and Speed Ups (47:06) The First Drilling Session: Kyle Gets Destroyed (50:22) The Two Handed Backhand: Elliott's Signature Weapon (53:22) Juggling Champion and Frigidaire Drills (57:26) The Contract Negotiation: Friday's Lifetime Offer