In January 2025, Wendy Humphries and her brother opened Warehouse Pickleball in Kensett, Arkansas, 50 miles outside Little Rock, with a love for the sport and a desire to create a welcoming environment for others who loved pickleball too. Now over a year into running the club, Wendy is happy to share what she’s learned…
In Texarkana, Texas, six public pickleball courts revealed a pattern many communities are now experiencing. What started as a simple conversion from aging tennis courts quickly became one of the busiest recreational spaces in the city. Every evening, the courts filled, players waited, and the parking lot overflowed. The demand was obvious, but the experience…
Click here to view the issue! Dear Club Owners and Operators, There is a version of the pickleball business that looks easy from the outside. Courts are full. Demand is steady. New players keep showing up. It would be tempting to think that success in this industry is simply a matter of keeping the…
Pickleball has revolutionized the way communities connect through sports. In 2024 alone, the sport grew by nearly 25%, with over 18,000 new courts popping up across the country. Each court isn’t just a playing surface—it’s a gathering place where players meet, compete, and form lasting connections. Pickleball more than most sports seems to thrive on…
Since being featured in our July issue, the Missouri Pickleball Club (MPC) in Fenton, Missouri, outside of St. Louis, has grown to 35 courts in the span of five years and they continue to grow. As a club owner for nearly five years, MPC’s Michael Grewe shared his insights into when, how and why to…
Pickleball facilities are operating in an increasingly competitive landscape. As the sport grows, so do the number of places people can play. In many communities, players now have access to free public courts, which means private clubs must offer more than just access to the game. The most successful facilities recognize that they are not…
