Tyson McGuffin | Why Pickleball Is the Sport for Everyone #58

In this episode of Built for Growth, Miesha Tate sits down with professional pickleball player Tyson McGuffin to explore his journey from wrestling mats to the tennis court—and eventually to the exploding world of pickleball. Tyson opens up about his upbringing in a wrestling family, how sports shaped his character, and the surprising connections between wrestling, tennis, and pickleball.They dive into the rapid rise of pickleball, what makes it such an accessible sport for all ages, and Tyson’s international experiences on tour. Beyond the court, Tyson shares personal stories about family life, overcoming injuries, finding balance as an athlete and father, and the inner healing he discovered through psychedelic journeys.Connect with Miesha: IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mieshatate/⁠X: ⁠https://x.com/mieshatateFB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/mieshatatefanpage/Website: ⁠https://mieshatate.com/⁠Connect with Built For Growth Podcast:IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/builtforgrowthpodcast/⁠FB: ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/people/Built-For-Growth-Podcast/61567354560939/⁠Connect with Tyson: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tysonmcguffin/Chapter Markers:00:00 – From wrestling roots to the world of pickleball06:45 – Why pickleball is for everyone (and easier than tennis)14:30 – Grit, resilience, and playing through major injuries23:00 – Family life, parenting challenges, and raising strong kids36:00 – Balancing success, passion, and inner healing as an athlete#BuiltForGrowth #TysonMcGuffin #Pickleball #MieshaTate #AthleteMindset #SportsPodcast #Resilience #Parenting #Tennis #Wrestling #MentalHealth #WellnessJourney

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