In this episode of the World Pickleball Podcast, host Chris Beaumont is joined by co-host Gordon Watson and special guest Wes Gabrielsen—Head Coach of the Dilli Dillwale, champions of World Pickleball League Season Two, and a 2022 Pickleball Hall of Fame inductee.Wes reflects on the Dilli Dillwale’s title-winning campaign, sharing insight into team culture, preparation, and the tactical decisions that shaped their run to the World Pickleball League championship. The conversation explores what high-performance coaching looks like in modern professional pickleball and how franchise leagues are accelerating the sport’s global growth.Beyond the court, Wes also discusses his entrepreneurial journey, including his lifestyle brand and hospitality venture, WV Wine & Pickle, offering a look at how leading figures in pickleball are building businesses that extend the sport’s culture and community. Listeners can explore more at wvwineandpickle.com and follow the brand’s latest updates on Instagram.From championship coaching lessons to the evolving global pickleball ecosystem, this episode provides rare insight from one of the sport’s most respected figures.Topics covered include:Dilli Dillwale’s World Pickleball League Season Two triumphCoaching philosophy and high-performance team cultureThe global impact of franchise pickleball leaguesWes Gabrielsen’s Hall of Fame journeyWV Wine & Pickle and life beyond competitionSubscribe to the World Pickleball Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms for weekly conversations with the players, coaches, and leaders shaping pickleball around the world.

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