• USA Pickleball's Mike Nealy Shares Insights on the Sports Growth and the Organization's Mission

  • Jul 8 2024
  • Length: 37 mins
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USA Pickleball's Mike Nealy Shares Insights on the Sports Growth and the Organization's Mission

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  • Mike Nealy, CEO of USA Pickleball, shares insights on the sport's rapid growth and the challenges of managing the national governing body. To keep up with the sport's rapid growth, USA Pickleball has expanded from a volunteer-run organization to having 35 full-time employees. USA Pickleball aims to support overall development, including expanding its membership base, promoting the sport in schools and youth camps, and developing new membership structures. With host Rico Figliolini

    Resources: USA Pickleball
    Website: https://usapickleball.org/

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    00:00:00 - Pickleball's Growth and Governing Body
    00:02:46 - From Hockey to Pickleball
    00:07:12 - From Recreational to Governing Pickleball
    00:09:43 - Navigating Grassroots and Professional Pickleball Growth
    00:12:41 - Pickleball's Organizational Growth and Expansion Plans
    00:17:14 - Pickleball's Explosive Growth and Demographic Shift
    00:21:24 - Dropping Median Age in Competitive Sport
    00:22:48 - Pickleball's Recreational Popularity and Technological Challenges
    00:26:10 - Pickleball's National Tournament Qualifying System
    00:29:05 - Clarifying the Path to Nationals
    00:31:42 - Pickleball's Consolidation and Olympic Potential
    00:33:42 - Spread the Pickleball Passion
    00:36:16 - Family Pickleball
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