Pickle with Mickle Interview Series : On the Court with Camila Zilveti

The MicklePod

Summary

Camila Zilveti, a professional pickleball player and founder of Pickleball Cowboy, discusses her journey in the sport and her experiences with tournament preparation and sponsorships. She shares insights into the pickleball scene in Austin, her partnerships with different players, and her aspirations for the future. Camila also talks about the challenges and opportunities in the pickleball industry, including the creation of her own paddle brand, 11 Zero.

Camila Zilveti discusses the issue of paddle grit in pickleball and the potential changes in the testing protocols. She explains that many players sand down their paddles to increase the grit, which is against the rules. However, there may be changes in the approval system that will crack down on this practice. Camila also shares her favorite places to play pickleball in Austin and talks about her love for traveling and skiing. She reveals that she is fluent in German and Spanish and discusses her favorite movies and TV shows.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
02:25 Pickleball in Austin and Finding Love
07:12 Tournament Preparation and Partner Dynamics
10:40 Partnerships and Future Plans
13:44 Upcoming Tournaments and MLP
18:55 Challenges and Opportunities in the Pickleball Industry
22:45 Creating Pickleball Cowboy and 11.0
30:14 Cracking Down on Paddle Grit
35:39 The Best Places to Play Pickleball in Austin
36:37 Traveling and Skiing: Camila's Passions
40:11 Fluency in German and Spanish: Camila's Bilingual Background
45:02 Favorite Movies and TV Shows: Camila's Recommendations