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INSIGHTS FROM THE FIELD
Real-world perspective on strategy, growth, competitive pressure, and leadership under constraint. No theory. No recycled frameworks. Just lessons from the work — and what actually holds up when decisions carry real consequences.
The Racquet Sports Industry Finally Has Real Compensation Data
For as long as I can remember, racquet sports professionals have negotiated compensation based on what the last person made, what the club thought was fair, or what a GM heard at a conference. That just changed. The American Racket Sports Association published the first independent compensation benchmark for racquet sports professionals — built entirely on verified IRS 990 filings. Not surveys. Not estimates. Sworn public disclosures from nonprofit clubs that are legally requ
May 202 min read
The U.S. Racquet Sports Market Looks Different When You See the Global Data
The 2026 global racquet sports participation data is out. Here's what it actually means for tennis, padel, and pickleball operators, investors, and brands navigating the U.S. market right now.
Apr 277 min read
What 81,000 People Told Anthropic — And What It Means If You Run a Racquet Sports Business
Anthropic interviewed over 80,000 people across 159 countries about what they want from AI — and what they fear. HR leaders are citing it. Educators are citing it. Nobody in racquet sports has touched it. Here's what it means for the decisions you're making right now.
Apr 104 min read
Courts Don't Create Demand: The Pickleball Facility Marketing Problem Nobody Talks About
Most pickleball operators are over-built on courts and under-built on brand. The operators who win the next five years will treat pickleball facility marketing as seriously as they treat site selection and construction.
Apr 75 min read
RacquetX 2026 Is One Week Out. Here's What I'll Be Looking For.
The racquet sports industry is showing up in Fort Lauderdale with momentum. The harder question is whether it's showing up with structure.
Mar 53 min read
Racquet Sports Growth Strategy: Participation Is Accelerating. Structure Is Being Tested.
Racquet sports participation is accelerating — but many operators are scaling activity without strengthening structure. Growth without alignment creates strain. Here’s where pressure is building in 2026.
Feb 143 min read
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