Indy Pickleball Club Intentional Goal Setting Leads to Massive Pickleball Spread

As a non-profit pickleball club whose goal is to promote the game in their community and create opportunities for play through leagues, tournaments, and recreational play, Indy Pickleball Club has found intentional goal-setting to be a vital tool in the success of their club. Working to grow the sport in Central Indiana, Indy Pickleball Club’s primary “objective is not to make big money but to get pickleball spread” throughout the area, says Lisa Farley, President of Indy Pickleball Club. With a clear vision for the mission of the club, the board members were able to lay out concrete and tangible goals for Indy Pickleball Club to help drive progress toward their ultimate aim.

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The Drop Pickleball Club: Success Starts With Quality Coaches

Located in Tacoma, Washington, The Drop Pickleball Club has quickly found success in helping their members become well trained. The new establishment knew from the very beginning that it was imperative to bring on experienced coaches to kickstart their program. Kristen Sexton from The Drop, says, “we started putting thought into our coaches very early on in our process. We were fortunate enough to have a legend of the game in our area.” Brian Ashworth, a pickleball pro with a decade of playing and teaching experience, was approached early on by Sexton and her staff.  “…[Brian] got to watch us struggle to actually bring our club to life, and he was ready to roll on day one.” Since then, The Drop Pickleball Club has taken on one other coach, Jim Bouchard, who came to them as well. 

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