2023 Nationals Dallas: The Crap No One Talks About

 

Summary

1. Gary and co-host review costs, travel, lodging details from attending Nationals in Dallas (00:03, 02:02, 02:58). Total costs approached $2,000.
2. They urge viewers to subscribe to support continued creation of quality pickleball content (00:56).
3. Scheduling singles earlier recommended so players aren't disadvantaged for doubles (03:53).
4. Suggest holding future Nationals at dedicated pickleball venues like Indian Wells where tourists would stay longer (05:15).
5. Saw extremely high 3.5 skill level at Nationals, with issues of sandbagging and ratings systems to address (09:10).
6. Venue used 74 tennis courts; chaotic logistics but matches moved quickly (11:14).
7. Wouldn't return if held at same Dallas-area location but would for the right dedicated pickleball venue (13:45).
8. Impressed by number of officials supporting matches; thank them for their efforts (14:27).
9. Suggest not needing so many age division brackets, focus more on Open (15:04).
10. Don't care for PPA involvement in joint National tournament (15:16).
11. Share funny video scene of porta potty issues (16:04).
12. Pickleball Boulevard with vendors and activities was a highlight (19:36).
13. Covered and consistent playing surfaces but still crowded between courts (22:11).
14. Prefer Naples US Open venue over Dallas Nationals overall (23:48).
15. Insane competition level at Nationals compared to other tournaments (24:41).