17-year-old phenom John Lucian “Johnny G” Goins just shocked the pickleball world, winning his first PPA Tour singles title in Bristol. We dive deep into his rapid rise — from upsetting Ben Johns earlier this year to joining the elite list of teenagers to win on tour.
Johnny shares:
- How online school fuels his training schedule
- The chess strategies that make him deadly on court
- Why he plays doubles differently than singles
- His mindset for taking down the best in the game
Plus:
🏓 Bristol PPA recap – Stompgate with Christian Alshon, Anna Bright’s singles return, Matt Wright’s big run, and contract updates shaking up pro pickleball.
🎯 Hot takes on the most complete singles player on tour.
💰 Inside scoop on the new UPA prize money model.
Whether you’re here for the strategy, the drama, or just love seeing a new star born — this one’s loaded.
📲 Follow Johnny G: https://www.instagram.com/johngoinspb/ on Instagram
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00:00 Intro & Bristol Recap Preview
02:20 Meet John Lucian Goins
05:15 Doubles vs Singles Practice
09:50 Upsetting Ben Johns in Cape Coral
12:15 Leveling Up the Doubles Game
14:35 Bristol Mindset & Surprising Win
16:55 Why Johnny G Excels in Singles
19:50 Joining the Elite Teen PPA Winners
21:10 How Chess Improves Pickleball Strategy
Erik Tice
26:50 Sword Story & Self Defense
32:35 Bristol Men’s Doubles Surprises
39:30 Anna Bright’s Singles Return & Power Ranking
43:30 UPA Contracts Explained
48:55 Teen Gold Medal Club Stats
51:55 Anna Leigh Waters’ Historic Dominance
55:15 Stompgate with Christian Alshon
01:01:40 MLP Playoffs Schedule Quirks
01:04:25 Listener Q&A: Tyra Black vs Annalee Waters
01:08:15 Listener Q&A: Is the ATP Worth It?
01:10:35 Listener Q&A: Lifetime Ball Opinions
01:12:50 Listener Q&A: Best Padel Players in Pickleball
01:14:40 – Rapid-Fire Instagram Q&A
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