Why Premier Pickleball Club Spent Big on Air, Sound and Space — And How It’s Paying Off
When Molly Hansen, her father James McQueen and brother Tanner McQueen decided to build Premier Pickleball Club in Utah, they...
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 Molly Hansen, her father James McQueen and brother Tanner McQueen decided to build Premier Pickleball Club in Utah, they...
The Picklr, a fast-growing indoor pickleball franchise founded in 2020 by Jorge Barragan and Austin Wood, has officially crossed a...
The 2025 Pickleball Innovators Summit will take place October 7-9 at the Omni Tucson National Resort in Tucson, Arizona. Over...
Creating a safe environment isn’t optional — it’s essential. In this Wise Words video, Lauren Rhyne from Players Health shares...
For Michael Kowalczyk, co-founder of the new Northville Pickleball Club, building a premier facility was never just about courts or...
When Nick Wunder first picked up a pickleball paddle in 2023, he had no idea it would spark a business....
Pickleball is America's fastest-growing sport. And as courts spring up across the U.S., entrepreneurs are rushing to capitalize on the...
When rain canceled a pickleball game in August two years ago, three friends poured a glass of wine and sketched...
Seattle will soon welcome a new destination for pickleball with the opening of Pickle at the Palms, a 20-court indoor...
When The Flying Pickle opened its first location in 2023, owner Paul Starita wasn’t aiming to create just another pickleball...
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