If you build it, they will come describes more than a baseball field in a movie; it also applies to the newly built indoor/outdoor pickleball facility at MVP Athletic Club – Crahen. Over the years, MVP has grown from offering a few pickleball-lined indoor courts to one of the premier pickleball facilities in the area….
Pickleball and giving back are quickly becoming the new peanut butter and jelly of the tournament scene. This winning combination provides both clubs and players a fun way to do good, get some exercise and build stronger communities on and off the court.
To help clubs learn more about entering the charity tournament world, Pickleball Club Magazine spoke with Christen Black, cofounder and former CMO of Optomi Professional Services and current President of The TGB Foundation. Held in honor of her late husband, Christen began the charity tournament in 2024 as a way to fundraise for the foundation’s mission to rescue kids from child sex trafficking and abuse. As cofounder of a tech staffing company, it seemed a natural fit to use her knowledge of technology to help children. Christen is proud to say on average, they save nine children a day by funding the tech developed by their partner nonprofit organization.
If you’ve ever been to the Pacific Northwest, you know it’s important to be prepared for rain. Seattle averages a whopping 150 days of rain each year. When you own a pickleball club, however, that rain can present a huge challenge, but it’s also one of the reasons the sport exists. Rooted in Rain Back…
Pickleball isn’t just a sport—it’s a social phenomenon reshaping communities, wellness routines, and even the business landscape. As courts pop up across the country and players rush to join leagues and events, there’s a deeper layer to the pickleball boom that often goes unnoticed: the business infrastructure behind the scenes. Launching a facility, building a…
As the world of pickleball grows, it’s becoming even more important to keep a focus on expanding your business and maximizing profitability beyond open court time. Cody Conti, Vice President of Operations at Electric Pickle, took some time out of his day to share creative ways to take a multi-pronged approach to growing business and…
Georgia is home to many charming cities, such as Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta, each known for their unique attractions. Smaller destinations like Blue Ridge, St. Simons, and Woodstock also captivate travelers with their charm. One city that often goes unpraised is Macon, known as “The Heart of Georgia.” Located just an hour south of Atlanta,…
