The Play-and-Stay Model: Inside Pickle Athletics with Founder Kady Pooler
When Kady Pooler first picked up a pickleball paddle, she didn't expect it would lead her to opening one of...
With over a decade spent covering the business side of sports and fitness, Rachel Chonko brings a wealth of experience and a true passion for active communities to Peake Media. As Editor-in-Chief, she’s focused on helping pickleball clubs and fitness facilities thrive, from guiding growth strategies to showcasing the latest industry trends. Rachel also hosts the Club Solutions Magazine Podcast, where she interviews leaders in fitness and pickleball to share insights and success stories with the wider community to give her listeners a competitive edge.
After taking up pickleball herself, Rachel has come to appreciate the sport’s unique blend of social connection and active living — a mix that’s perfectly in line with her editorial philosophy. Connect with her on LinkedIn, or check out her articles below for a deep dive into the energy and culture driving pickleball’s rapid rise.
When Kady Pooler first picked up a pickleball paddle, she didn't expect it would lead her to opening one of...
Why Operational Efficiency Matters in Pickleball As pickleball facilities continue scaling across the U.S., operators are facing a new challenge:...
The pickleball boom has been one of the great success stories in recreational sports, but staying ahead means understanding the...
At the 2026 Pickleball Innovators Summit, Todd Kramer, EVP of Sports at The Bay Club Company, will share how one...
Clear Skies Hospitality, the Chicago-based parent company behind SPF, has acquired The Exchange in New Orleans, marking the company's first...
A veteran of some of the world's most prestigious fitness concepts is betting big on the sport — and his...
As the pickleball club industry matures, operators are discovering that growth comes with a new layer of operational complexity —...
While many pickleball operators are focused on fast expansion and filling warehouse space, Chris White took a different approach in...
Over the last 14 years covering health and fitness businesses, starting with health clubs and now including pickleball, a common...
When everyone else was converting grocery stores and warehouses into pickleball facilities, Kelly Bodner went a different direction. She built...
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