Скачать или смотреть Thomas Wilson’s Fight for His Life: The Most Inspiring Story in Pickleball | S1 E13

Thomas Wilson, one of the most athletic, entertaining, and beloved players in pro pickleball, joins the Pickleballers crew for an inspiring and emotional episode. Thomas opens up about his journey from college tennis to the pro pickleball stage, his battles with life-threatening health challenges, and the resilience it’s taken to fight his way back. He shares his long road through fertility struggles, the joy of adopting two beautiful daughters, and his hopes to return to the court. Packed with personal stories, behind-the-scenes moments from MLP, and heartfelt reflections, this episode is a must-listen for fans of the game and the man behind the paddle.

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00:00 – Intro
00:54 – Thomas’s positive energy and presence on tour
02:00 – Growing up in Texas and college tennis journey
04:06 – Meeting his wife and Bible college experience
06:23 – Working at a prayer call center
08:03 – Career in insurance and software sales
08:09 – Thomas and Britney’s long fertility journey
10:29 – Adopting Holland and Haven
13:20 – First pickleball experiences and family tournaments
14:02 – Training with his parents
14:26 – Early tournaments and breakthrough matches
16:17 – Deciding to go full-time in pickleball
18:05 – MLP championship and connection with Drew Brees
19:57 – Playing eight days after heart surgery
20:50 – Discovering Wolf Parkinson White syndrome
23:39 – New health challenges after heart surgery
25:00 – Severe breathing issues and hospital stays
26:49 – Emotional toll and uncertainty about living
27:56 – Exploring holistic treatments and peptides
32:01 – Goals for returning to pickleball
33:27 – Perspective shift after adopting children
35:35 – Desire to play with Vivian David again
37:42 – Meeting Hunter and Yates Johnson
39:26 – Moving to New Braunfels, Texas
39:37 – Oakfire Ridge pickleball resort project
42:24 – Toughest opponents and playing against Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters
43:36 – Partnership with Julian Arnold in MLP
44:59 – Challenges for tennis players transitioning to pickleball
46:04 – Who Thomas would take on a 10-hour road trip
47:30 – Jeff Johnson’s positive energy
48:39 – Adjusting to the modern pace of the game
49:25 – Funniest pickleball memes about Thomas
49:31 – Advice for players to improve their game
49:55 – Closing thoughts and support for Thomas’s recovery

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