What does the future of racket sports really look like for coaches, club operators, and industry leaders?In this episode of CourtReserve Unscripted, we’re joined by Shaun Boyce, CEO of the American Racket Sports Association (ARA), Co-Founder of GoTennis, and Host of the GoTennis Podcast, for a wide-ranging conversation on how tennis, pickleball, and multi-sport careers are evolving — and what clubs and professionals need to do to keep up.Shaun shares the story behind the transformation of the Georgia Professional Tennis Association (GPTA) into the American Racket Sports Association (ARA) — a nationwide professional networking organization built to support tennis coaches, pickleball professionals, club managers, and racquet sports leaders across the country.In this episode, we cover:
- Why tennis and pickleball coaching is no longer a side gig, but rather a real, high-earning career path
- How coaches transition into club management, leadership, marketing, and technology roles
- The growing demand for multi-sport certifications and cross-discipline experience
- What professional networking actually looks like in modern racquet sports
- Why many clubs still struggle with outdated processes — and what’s changing
- The role of CourtReserve and other modern club management software in improving operations and creating frictionless player experiences
- What 2026 and beyond looks like for tennis clubs, pickleball facilities, and coaching careers
Whether you’re running a club, building a coaching career, or evaluating technology to modernize your operation, this episode offers practical insight into where the racket sports industry is headed — and how to prepare for what’s next.Learn about the ARA here: https://americanracketsportsassociati...Listen to the GoTennis podcast: https://letsgotennis.com/gotennis-pod...