Jack Singer, co-owner of Pickleball Virginia Beach with Jim Aldrich, was finally able to ditch the gym workouts he hated when he discovered pickleball, and he hasn’t looked back since. Jack recalls working out with Jim and noticing a group of women setting up a net and having a great time. After his friend learned…
What do you call four guys who play pickleball weekly and were “30% serious” about opening a pickleball club? The owners of Rally Pickleball Club in Auburn, Washington. Co-owner and general manager Dillon Eugenio says one off-handed comment, a lot of number-crunching, and a dream led to the opening of the 14 indoor-court facility in…
While for many clubs, bigger is better, The Flight Club 316 in Wichita, Kansas, focuses on players getting better, and it is paying off. Some pickleball clubs find strength and growth through larger numbers. The Flight Club 316 in Wichita, Kansas, is finding its sweet spot by adopting a less-is-more approach to courts and members….
Key Takeaways Owner presence drives pickleball club growth. Dave Wilcox moved to Texas full-time after learning no one cares about your club like you do. Heights Athletic Club is a semi-private facility with 13 pickleball courts, day passes, and $99 monthly memberships on a seven-acre campus. High-touch programming like scrambles, leagues, academies, and free intro…
