Goat Yoga, Mahjong and More: Wolverine Pickleball Goes Beyond Courts to Create a True Community Hub
Any day of the week, upon entering Wolverine Pickleball Club in Ann Arbor, Michigan, you'll find people playing, well, pickleball....
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.
Any day of the week, upon entering Wolverine Pickleball Club in Ann Arbor, Michigan, you'll find people playing, well, pickleball....
Court fees alone won't sustain a pickleball business long-term. Discover proven revenue streams for pickleball clubs — from programming and...
Curious about the 2026 Pickleball Innovators Summit and what all it entails? In this Discovery Session, Editor-in-Chief Rachel Chonko sits...
Kevin Richards built RECS around a belief that people are starving for in-person connection — and that pickleball is the...
Independent club operators in Indianapolis, Indiana, are piloting a USTA-style club vs. club league that keeps registration revenue inside the...
Expansion in the pickleball industry is accelerating, but successful operators are focusing on intentional growth rather than simply adding locations...
How the brand uses food and beverage to deepen connection and extend the guest experience. At Chicken N Pickle, food...
For many in the pickleball industry, the conversation has centered on the sport’s explosive growth in the United States. But...
For pickleball club owners navigating rapid growth and rising player expectations, technology is no longer a background tool — it...
Pickleball facilities are built around energy, competition and community. But as participation grows — and the player base spans teenagers...
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