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A new year offers new opportunities to improve your game and live your best life. My books and video series are designed to help you make that happen.
On this site you can also access podcasts on which I have appeared as well as blogs that dig deeper into how to develop a mindset that brings you happiness and fulfillment even on those days that you miss more than you make.
My heartfelt intention for the books and this site is to inform, entertain and make your life and pickleball experience the best it can be. I welcome your feedback and invite you to come along as we explore what it means to live and play with skill, gratitude and a smile on your face.
Click below to read a preview of The Joy of Pickleball - I hope you enjoy it!
The Joy of Pickleball - Order now!
Do you want to play your best pickleball as you get older?
The Joy of Pickleball is the definitive guide for the senior player who wants to:
Play Better, Healthier, and Happier!
Bestselling author of Pickleball & The Art of Living, Mike Branon, offers concise techniques and strategies to unlock your Pickleball potential that are easy to understand and implement. Visual learners will appreciate links to video instruction that hammer home key concepts. Equal parts instruction, storytelling, sports psychology and resource, this book invest you to fully experience the Joy of Pickleball at any age!
Learn how to:
MASTER every stroke.
PLAY strategically sound Pickleball.
OVERCOME physical and mental obstacles that sabotage your game.
DEVELOP a winning mindset.
ENJOY every day on the court
You’re never too old to enjoy life and play well. Come along and find out how!
Available on Kindle and in Paperback from Amazon, or purchase a personalized signed copy (limited quantities available) from my Square online store.
Praise for The Joy of Pickleball
“Mike Branon delivers an informative and humorous spin on playing and enjoying every day on the court. Fun insight for the senior player - the young at heart!”
“Mike’s focus on healthy living for seniors through pickleball is in keeping with my mission to help everyone live their best lives through exercise, nutrition and a lust for life. As a P90X grad, Mike embodies the dedication and attitude that enable you to play your best.”
“This is a beautiful book and a beautiful read. It validates as well as instructs the pickleball life.”
“Mike’s passion for pickleball shines through in this fun and insightful book. My goal is to help every golfer play their best, and I’m confident Mike can help you play your best pickleball as well.”
Looking for Pickleball & The Art of Living?
Whether you’ve never heard of this fun, fast-growing game or are a confirmed pickleball addict, this guide to living and playing mindfully with passion, purpose and a smile on your face is as uplifting as it is empowering.
Available on Kindle and in Paperback from Amazon, or purchase a personalized signed copy (limited quantities available) from my Square online store.
Praise for Pickleball & the Art of Living
“Great advice for getting the most out of life. A fun and inspiring read!”
“I admire Mike’s casual genius. If you love chuckling, having your heart opened, and being inspired to be your very best self, then read this book!”
“Wisecracking and wise. This book will help you drill into whatever might be holding you back in life or on the court.”
“Fun, funny and insightful! An enjoyable and meaningful read, whether you play the game or not.”
“Mike Branon is not only a talented author and brilliant pickleball player, he’s a true American hero.”
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Articles & Blog Posts
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Here’s a link to an article I recently wrote for an organization that specializes in outdoor adventures as a means of developing leadership and team building. In it I discuss how pickleball isn't exactly like climbing a mountain but there are useful lessons to be learned from our sport. Hope you enjoy!
Podcasts!
I’ve been having a lot of fun over the last few months appearing on podcasts to talk about the book and other interesting stuff. Wander on over to the Videos and Podcasts page to check out some of my favorites!