Webinar Watch 04/2026

RSPA hosted one webinar for members in March. All recordings are posted on Tennis Resources. 

Here is the March webinar

• RSPA Member Benefits - Meet Völkl, our Tennis Equipment Supplier Join us for an inside look at Volkl Tennis, the newest Official Tennis Equipment Supplier of the Racquet Sports Professionals Association. This session is designed to give RSPA members a clear sense of who Volkl is, what they stand for, and why this partnership was built with you—our teaching professionals and industry leaders—at the center. During this conversation, Sean Frost, Volkl Tennis CEO and Steve Schultz, Western Regional Manager, will walk through Volkl’s heritage, product philosophy, and long-standing commitment to performance, innovation, and player health. He’ll also share why Volkl sees the RSPA community as the ideal professional home for the brand and how this partnership is designed to support your work on court.

If you’re not yet an RSPA member, consider checking out membership through this page.

Spark Series: Year-End Reporting Made Simple

Want faster answers from your Member Report? This webinar walks through powerful filtering techniques so you can zero in on the exact insights you need –without digging through endless rows of data.

What you’ll take away:
✅ The most useful filter combos for common questions
✅ How to quickly narrow results to the right members/segments
✅ Tips to turn report insights into better decisions

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How PickleRage Uses Patch + CourtReserve to Drive Revenue: An Interview with Marian Jessop of PickleRage

From the Patch website: “PickleRage uses Patch to build some of the best marketing campaigns we've ever seen! In this webinar, we'll interview Marian Jessop, PickleRage's Director of Operations. We'll dive into how they use Patch, why they love it, and examples that you can replicate. We'll even show specific email campaigns, automations, and results. If you've ever wanted the inside scoop on how PickleRage does their marketing, this is your chance!”

I listened to this webinar and found it fantastic! Here are some of the main points I remember:

• The Patch mission: To help clubs turn players into members and keep those members.

• PickleRage offers indoor Pickleball solutions, dining experiences, and communities. They’ll “bring color back to dead buildings.”

• The main problems PickleRage solves with Patch: Automations and newsletter campaigns.

• PickleRage uses 10-15 Patch Automations per club, all go out daily!

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More 2026 CourtReserve Webinars

Short Webinars and Interviews

2026 Online Forum: The 5 Pillars Every Racket Sports Director Must Have

This networking forum is focused on helping members discuss relevant topics and learn from each other.  Have lunch (chew) while we chat. This online event should count toward 0.5 continuing education credits with your certification organizations such as RSPA, PPA, PTR, USTA, etc.

Moderator: Coach Ben Hestley
Presenter: Raphael Rodriguez, Dir. of Racquet Sports, Druid Hills Country Club

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West Coast Webinar

Leadership in Racket Sports

The inaugural 2026 West Coast Webinar: Leadership in Racket Sports was moderated by Juan Garcia, Racket Business Guest Author and Director of Racquets at San Dieguito Tennis Club (Encinitas, CA), RSPA Elite Professional, CRSE, GPTCA, and DCA—with extensive experience in strategic program growth, multi-sport leadership, and member experience excellence.

This session delivered actionable leadership advice tailored to every stage:

• Entry-level leaders building foundational skills

• Mid-level managers driving team and program growth

• Top-level executives shaping vision and strategy in racket sports

This presentation is perfect for tennis pros, club directors, and racket sports professionals across the United States who are looking to level up their leadership game.

Juan’s presentation focused on three questions:

• What qualities make a good leader?

• What leadership challenges do you have?

• Should we change our mindset from the sports industry to the hospitality industry?

The quality of the audience (and their input) was impressive: Ryan Redondo, Marcos Del Pilar, and David Pyrzenski, to name a few.

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ARA Pickleball Forum: The Evolution of Pickleball Paddles: Power, Control, and Market Trends

This panel discussion explores the technical and social aspects of pickleball paddles, including design evolution, power vs control, market trends, and how players choose paddles based on influence and performance.

Key Topics

• Paddle design evolution from honeycomb to foam

• Market trends and paddle pricing strategies

• Social influence and perception in paddle choice

• Technical aspects of power, control, and feel

• Role of influencers and branding in paddle popularity

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Webinars coming up

April 15, 2026
Wealth Management Webinar presented by Lucas Vaz
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April 22, 2026
2026 Online Forum: April Topic = TBD
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April 29, 2026
2026 Online Pickleball Forum: April Topic = TBD
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May 11, 2026
2026 Expert Guide to Careers & Jobs in the Racket Sports Industry (.5 CE points)
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May 20, 2026
2026 Online Forum: May Topic = TBD
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May 27, 2026
2026 Online Pickleball Forum: May Topic = TBD
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June 24, 2026
2026 Online Pickleball Forum: June Topic = TBD
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July 22, 2026
2026 Online Forum: July Topic = TBD
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July 29, 2026
2026 Online Pickleball Forum: July Topic = TBD
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August 19, 2026
2026 Online Pickleball Forum: August Topic = TBD
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August 26, 2026
2026 Online Pickleball Forum: August Topic = TBD
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September 16, 2026
2026 Online Forum: September Topic = TBD
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September 23, 2026
2026 Online Pickleball Forum: September Topic = TBD
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October 21, 2026
2026 Online Forum: October Topic = TBD
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October 28, 2026
2026 Online Pickleball Forum: October Topic = TBD
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November 18, 2026
2026 Online Forum: November Topic = TBD
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ARA Webinars and Forums

The Paid Ads Playbook for Racquet Sports Clubs

How to attract new players and fill courts with Google and Meta campaigns

Playbypoint hosted a free webinar titled "The Paid Ads Playbook for Racquet Sports Clubs" (presented by Jo Vos, Head of Marketing, with Ben Dankiw from Future Undefined), designed for racquet sports clubs to leverage low advertising costs. The session focused on breaking down, tracking, and optimizing paid ad strategies for clubs using platforms like Google and Meta.

We found this to be a truly exceptional webinar. Ben took the time to not only explain terms (like Meta Pixel) and suggested that the daily budget should be 2-3 times the cost of acquiring a lead, but he also laid out the distinct differences between Meta and Google campaigns and where and why they are appropriate.

The real value came when he presented an Action Plan for clubs that want to try paid ads and how to do it efficiently and successfully. Outstanding!

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