EP3 | PPA Malaysia Reviews, Tournament vs. Players, Juniors Program, Vietnam’s Pickleball Culture

EP3 | PPA Malaysia Reviews, Tournament vs. Players, Juniors Program, Vietnam’s Pickleball Culture

Andrew Lee

In this episode of AVP (Asia Voice of Pickleball), Buddy reconnects with Coach Gee Ci Long - one of the top pickleball coaches in Malaysia - for a deep dive into the realities of developing the sport in Southeast Asia.

They discuss everything from the highs and lows of PPA Kuala Lumpur tournament, to hard truths about junior development in Malaysia, the training culture in Vietnam, and what aspiring players and parents need to know.

Topics covered:

  1. Why some juniors aren’t progressing
  2. What went wrong & right with PPA Asia Tour KL
  3. How Vietnam is approaching player development
  4. Advice for parents, players & tournament organizers
  5. The mental game and long-term commitment to going pro

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