In The Kitchen
From Chaos to Courts: How Texarkana Built a 14-Court Future
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…
The March/April 2026 Issue is Here!
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…
Missouri Pickleball Club Shares Its Recipe for Expansion Success
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 Citi Demonstrates How Intentionality Can Lead to Growth
Pickleball Citi in Providence, Rhode Island, is a small club with a big future. With two indoor courts and one outdoor court, a 2,000-player database and plans to build an additional eight-court arena, Pickleball Citi is finding success through growth built on accessibility, organic demand and community. Debra Cohen and her husband, Russell Johnson, fell…
Lessons from a Decade Ahead of the Boom: Inside the Palatine Picklers’ Playbook
In a landscape where most pickleball clubs are barely a few years old, Palatine Picklers occupies a rare position. Founded in 2015, it represents one of the earliest organized pickleball communities in suburban Chicago, long before the sport’s explosion into the mainstream. For club owners studying longevity, sustainability, and community loyalty, the story of founder…
How Tubac Pickleball Club’s Board of Directors Lends Structure and Encourages Member Participation
Starting a pickleball club can be a whirlwind between promotion, membership decisions, opening celebrations, etc. Eventually, it all evens out, and the club begins to hum along nicely and get into a sustainable rhythm. As the club and membership grow, new decisions arise, including how to handle scheduling issues, financial decisions, maintenance costs and determining…