Pickleball Innovators

Join us March 5 at 1 pm ET for our webinar, “The Blueprint for a Profitable Pickleball Facility,” where you’ll learn proven strategies directly from industry leaders who have built successful, revenue-generating clubs. In this exclusive session, our panel of expert operators will share the tested, real-world tactics that drive profitability, attract players and ensure a thriving business. Meet the Panelists: -Mitch Dunn, Co-Founder – The Pickle Lodge -Michael J Grewe, Owner – Missouri Pickleball Club -Amy Bokker, Operating Partner & Director of Partnerships and Marketing – Pickle & Chill -Ted Angelo, CEO & Co-Founder – The Hub Pickleball Register now: https://hubs.la/Q037D_g90

We recently sat down with Richard Green, founder of SPF Chicago, to understand how they've built a thriving pickleball community in just one year. In today's rapidly growing pickleball landscape, SPF stands out with their "backyard hang" approach — combining quality courts, local partnerships and innovative programming that serves players from 2.000 to pro. Key innovations include: -Strategic phased growth culminating in their new Honey Butter Beach Club restaurant -PodPlay instant replay cameras for both social sharing and technical training -"Chicago first" partnerships that embed the facility in the local community Read our full feature to discover how SPF is building for long-term sustainability: https://hubs.ly/Q0389Y_n0

Join us March 5 at 1 pm ET for our webinar, “The Blueprint for a Profitable Pickleball Facility,” where you’ll learn proven strategies directly from industry leaders who have built successful, revenue-generating clubs. In this exclusive session, our panel of expert operators will share the tested, real-world tactics that drive profitability, attract players and ensure a thriving business. Meet the Panelists: -Mitch Dunn, Co-Founder – The Pickle Lodge -Michael J Grewe, Owner – Missouri Pickleball Club -Amy Bokker, Operating Partner & Director of Partnerships and Marketing – Pickle & Chill -Ted Angelo, CEO & Co-Founder – The Hub Pickleball Register now: https://hubs.la/Q037D_g90

Join us for our next Pickleball Innovators webinar, “The Blueprint for a Profitable Pickleball Facility,” where you’ll learn proven strategies directly from industry leaders who have built successful, revenue-generating clubs. ? In this exclusive session, our panel of expert operators will share the tested, real-world tactics that drive profitability, attract players and ensure a thriving business. ? Meet the Panelists: -Mitch Dunn, Co-Founder – The Pickle Lodge -Michael J Grewe, Owner – Missouri Pickleball Club -Amy Bokker, Operating Partner & Director of Partnerships and Marketing – Pickle & Chill -TED ANGELO, CEO/Co-Founder – The Hub Pickleball Clubs Register here: https://lnkd.in/erHe_SY9

PURE Pickleball & Padel (PURE) has announced a partnership with HonorHealth, one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, to bring elite sports medicine services to the facility, soon to be under development in Scottsdale. Under a multi-year letter of intent, HonorHealth will become PURE’s exclusive health and wellness partner. The collaboration will introduce a 3,000-square-foot sports performance and recovery center within PURE’s state-of-the-art facility, set to open in mid-2026. The development is part of a joint venture between PURE and Caliber, a real estate investment, development and management firm. The PURE facility will span 186,000 square feet and feature 50 indoor courts (48 pickleball, two padel), a 1,200-seat pro arena and country club-level amenities. These will include a restaurant and bar, pro shop, gym, recovery spaces, VIP lounge, office space, and family-friendly areas like childcare. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q037mDq70

Like pickleball, padel is also seeing a surge in popularity in the U.S. As a result, some operators are offering both sports within their facilities to diversify their offerings. In his latest column, pickleball and padel business expert Chris Klein breaks down everything you need to know about adding padel to your operation: ? Why padel is trending globally ? Court construction costs and key operational tips ? How top U.S. facilities are blending pickleball and padel to maximize revenue Read his article for a deep dive on this topic, and as always, share your feedback in the comments! https://hubs.la/Q0376CqR0

Thinking of starting a pickleball business? You can go independent or join a franchise — but which is best? Stephen Hafner faced the same choice and found franchising gave him key advantages in securing real estate, scaling operations and building a strong network. Now, he’s bringing 20 Dill Dinkers locations to New Jersey. Learn why franchising made the difference: https://hubs.la/Q036cdSs0

Pickleball players are looking for ways to recover faster, play longer and optimize performance — and smart operators are capitalizing on this trend. From cold plunges to recovery suites, facilities like Chip's Pickleball Club and Replay Sports & Social are integrating biohacking solutions to enhance player experience and boost revenue. Curious? Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q035fnq40

“‘If you build it, they will come’ is a myth,” says Brian "Mac" McMahon, the COO of Replay Sports & Social in Florida. He’s calling out a big assumption in the pickleball and sports club world — that demand alone guarantees success. McMahon argues it takes way more than just courts to thrive. Think: a unique value proposition, building real community, offering more than one activity, and staying ahead of the latest trends. Read more about The Replay Club’s approach here: https://hubs.la/Q034jlYh0 What do you think? Is he right? Let us know in the comments.