Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Welcome to Pre-Zero Sports Talk, where sports, leadership, faith, community, and clean progress intersect. Hosted by Sid Bensalah, with over 30 years of global sports industry experience, this podcast isn’t about quick fixes or empty talk. It’s a platform for authentic, purpose-driven conversations that go beyond the game to explore how sports can drive positive, actionable change.
Born from a passion for impact, Pre-Zero Sports Talk dives into today’s most pressing themes: performance and well-being, leadership, innovation, coaching, community impact, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, governance, geopolitics, and more. Each episode cuts through the noise and greenwashing, engaging with trailblazers, changemakers, and thought leaders to uncover solutions and inspire new perspectives.
This is a space for real conversations with real people about real issues — stories that challenge norms, break barriers, and spark transformation. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, business leader, or someone who believes in the power of sport to make a difference, there’s a seat at the table for you.
Subscribe now to join a movement that informs, inspires, and empowers. Together, let’s redefine the role of sports in shaping a cleaner, safer, and more connected world — one episode at a time.
Pre-Zero Sports Talk
The Pickleball Boom: How Miles Reynolds Is Building More Than Courts
Miles Reynolds, a sports entrepreneur, founder, and president of Legendary Sports Construction, host of the Pickleball Builders Podcast, and board member of Southern Nevada Pickleball, has become one of the most influential voices in America's fastest-growing sport. With experience in business development, community outreach, and youth engagement, Miles has helped elevate pickleball from a backyard activity into a cultural and commercial movement.
In this conversation with Sid Bensalah, Miles shares his experience of surviving colon cancer, his commitment to staying grounded in faith and gratitude, and how pickleball has influenced his family life.
He offers his perspective on youth development, what makes a pickleball community thrive, and the sport's potential to become an Olympic event.
00:00 – The Pickleball Boom: How Miles Reynolds Is Building More Than Courts
00:01 – Introduction and Welcome
00:04 – The Rise of Pickleball
00:58 – Sustainable Growth in Pickleball
02:11 – Miles Reynolds: A Journey in Sports Entrepreneurship
10:35 – The Impact of the Pandemic on Pickleball
20:01 – Challenges and Costs in Building Pickleball Courts
26:31 – Personal Stories and Family Moments
30:02 – A Surprise 50th Birthday Party
31:52 – The Importance of Youth Engagement in Pickleball
35:06 – Promoting Pickleball in Schools
37:46 – Pickleball as a Corporate and Community Activity
40:02 – Surviving Colon Cancer: A Life-Changing Experience
44:26 – Faith and Resilience Through Adversity
50:06 – The Ideal Pickleball Community
53:41 – Pickleball's Olympic Potential
55:29 – Lightning Round: Fun and Personal Insights
58:37 – Final Thoughts and Advice
This episode combines sports, leadership, community, and resilience into a story that inspires and informs. Whether you're a fan, coach, builder, or just curious about pickleball, there's something here for you.
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