Pickleball Innovators
  • Topics
    • Marketing
    • News & Trends
    • Operations
    • Reports
  • About
  • On-Demand
  • Leadership Summit
  • Buyer’s Guide
No Result
View All Result
Subscribe
Pickleball Innovators
  • Topics
    • Marketing
    • News & Trends
    • Operations
    • Reports
  • About
  • On-Demand
  • Leadership Summit
  • Buyer’s Guide
No Result
View All Result
Pickleball Innovators
No Result
View All Result

Virtual Panel: Navigating the Pickleball Craze

Rachel Chonko by Rachel Chonko
February 19, 2024
in Video
Reading Time: 1 min read
0
0
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Thought leaders from a cross-section of the industry share tips for navigating the pickleball craze! Presented by Pickleball Innovators’s sister publication, Club Solutions Magazine.

Topics of discussion:

  • What is pickleball?
  • Why the sport is booming in popularity
  • Best practices for offering pickleball
  • Marketing and lead generation tips
  • How to decide if it’s the right fit for your club

Panelists include:

  • Janet Warner, the executive director of fitness services at The Alaska Club
  • Andrew Gunberg, the executive director of Cedardale Health & Fitness
  • Charlie Hauser, a senior operations advisor at World Gym and owner of Shasta Athletic Club
  • Eric Schmitz, the president of California Athletic Clubs
  • Anish Manrai, the assistant director of community programs and services for Columbia Association

Gain a competitive advantage

Subscribe to Pickleball Innovators for insider tips, expert insight and the latest trends to help your pickleball business thrive.

Rachel Chonko

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.

ShareTweetPin
Rachel Chonko

Rachel Chonko

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.

Related Posts

pickleball insurance trends
News & Trends

Pickleball Insurance Trends and the Hidden Risks Club Owners Miss

May 13, 2026

As the pickleball club industry matures, operators are discovering that growth comes with a...

Canada’s Pickleball Market
News & Trends

Inside Canada’s Pickleball Market Through the Lens of IPOP

May 12, 2026

While many pickleball operators are focused on fast expansion and filling warehouse space, Chris...

northville pickleball club tour
Video

Club Tour: Northville Pickleball Club

April 27, 2026

“Built by pickleball players for pickleball players.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ChkNxMZWsk Take a look inside Northville Pickleball...

Kelly Bodner
Operations

Why Pickle on Penn Skipped the Warehouse and Built a Country Club Instead

April 22, 2026

When everyone else was converting grocery stores and warehouses into pickleball facilities, Kelly Bodner...

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Stay informed! Subscribe for exclusive insights on the pickleball industry not found on our site.

Pickleball Innovators Email
Pickleball Innovators Logo

Empowering Pickleball Success, One Business at a Time.

  • News & Trends
  • Marketing
  • Operations
  • Video
  • About & Contact
  • On-Demand
  • Buyer’s Guide

© 2026 Pickleball Innovators. Published by Peake Media.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Topics
    • Marketing
    • News & Trends
    • Operations
    • Reports
  • About
  • On-Demand
  • Leadership Summit
  • Buyer’s Guide

© 2026 Pickleball Innovators. Published by Peake Media.