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You Don’t Owe Anyone the Rest of the Game
Whether it's basketball or pickleball, if a game stops feeling safe, you have every right to walk away. Here's why quitting isn’t weakness.
Managing Conflict in Pickleball: Why I Don’t Go to the Net
A personal look at how I handle conflict in pickleball tournaments. From net confrontations to mental resets, here's how I protect my focus and peace.
30 Games Isn't Data. It's a Guess: Why DUPR Fails New Pickleball Players
A real rating needs real data. Here's why 30 games isn't enough for a trustworthy DUPR score, and what two Berkeley papers reveal about rating system flaws.
Dazzle Camo and the Ben Johns Effect: Confuse Your Opponent, Win the Point
From zig-zag stripes to neon chaos, Ben Johns’ fashion choices might just be strategic — inspired by the disorienting genius of World War I dazzle camouflage.
Why I Still Believe in Open Source (Even When It’s a Mess)
Open source isn’t perfect — but here’s why it’s still worth fighting for, and how we can build something better together.
Effective Analytics Without Google
How to use Matomo for HIPAA-compliant analytics without risking patient data.