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GoTennis! Podcast

GoTennis! Podcast

By: Shaun Boyce and Bobby Schindler
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Welcome to the GoTennis! Podcast. We are a non-GMO, gluten-free, and cruelty-free podcast. Side effects should include improved tennis games, more wins, increased flexibility, and a strong inner desire to save money by checkout out The Cool Stuff at letsgotennis.com. We discuss the latest tennis news and work hard to be one of the best tennis podcasts. We offer tennis and pickleball tips for beginners and tennis and pickleball tips to improve your game. LetsGoTennis.com Contact Shaun: shaun@americanracketsportsassociation.com Contact Bobby: schindlerb@comcast.netCopyright 2026 Shaun Boyce and Bobby Schindler Politics & Government Tennis
Episodes
  • There's a Nine-Year-Old Elephant on Your Tennis Courts

    There's a Nine-Year-Old Elephant on Your Tennis Courts
    Jun 25 2026
    Season 26, Episode 17There's a Nine-Year-Old Elephant on Your Tennis CourtsShaun Boyce & Bobby Schindler with Dr. Rommie MaxeySummaryDr. Rommie Maxey didn't set out to become a pickleball entrepreneur. The sport found him — and he ran with it. Six-time national champion, co-owner of the Houston Hammers, trainer to 14,000 players across five continents, and now a member of the ARA National Advisory Board, Dr. Maxey joins Shaun and Bobby to talk about where pickleball actually is right now: the demographics shift nobody expected, why Houston went from 1 to 42 indoor facilities in four years, what the VAIR rating system changes, and why pickleball is basically a nine-year-old who just walked into a room full of adults and refused to leave.Dr. Maxey recently joined the National Advisory Board of the American Racket Sports Association — the national organization uniting tennis, pickleball, and padel professionals. Learn more at americanracketsportsassociation.com.Key TopicsDr. Maxey's path from collegiate athlete to pickleball influencer and entrepreneurThe demographic surprise: average pickleball player age is now 34 and droppingGlobal expansion — Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, and why badminton culture fuels itHouston's indoor pickleball boom: 1 facility to 42 in four yearsClub conversions, court-sharing, and the monetization reality for facilitiesThe VAIR rating system: recreational vs. certified ratings and why it mattersPickleball as "a nine-year-old" — what that means for the industry's futureKeywordsPickleball, Dr. Rommie Maxey, Houston Hammers, VAIR Rating System, Pickleball Growth, Indoor Pickleball, Tennis to Pickleball, Racket Sports Industry, Entrepreneurship, Global Pickleball, ARA, American Racket Sports AssociationSound Bites"Pickleball found me.""Houston went from one indoor facility to 42 in four years.""Pickleball is basically a nine-year-old — it doesn't even know what it is yet."Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/7aFSqMzkoxQDr. Maxey's King of Pickleball Answer: https://youtube.com/shorts/nwuG9p-4qwwShort Clip: https://youtube.com/shorts/mwIxTt_VGbMLearn more about Dr. Rommie Maxey: https://www.nomercypickleball.comContact Our HostsShaun Boyce | shaun@americanracketsportsassociation.com | americanracketsportsassociation.comBobby Schindler | schindlerb@comcast.net | letsgotennis.com/windermereGeovanna Boyce | geovy@regeovinate.com | regeovinate.comGoTennis! | letsgotennis.comAwardThe GoTennis! Podcast is a recipient of the Marc Kaplan Media Excellence Award from USTA Georgia. Learn more: letsgotennis.com/captivate-podcast/gotennis-podcast-wins-the-marc-kaplan-media-excellence-award/Join Our CommunityGoTennis! Atlanta on Facebook — deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, coach profiles, club info, and more.Support the ShowDonate directly: gotennispodcast.captivate.fm/supportStart Your Own PodcastWe host on Captivate. Try it free: captivate.fm/signup?ref=atlantatennispodcast
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    39 mins
  • The Future of Racket Sports: How Coaching and Infrastructure Will Shape Tennis, Pickleball, and Padel

    The Future of Racket Sports: How Coaching and Infrastructure Will Shape Tennis, Pickleball, and Padel
    Jun 4 2026

    Season 26, Episode 16 - Shaun Boyce, Bobby Schindler

    Summary

    In this episode, Warren Robinson explores the future of racket sports, focusing on tennis, pickleball, and padel. Warren shares insights on industry growth, coaching certification, and strategies to make sports more inclusive and accessible.

    Key Topics

    Growth of pickleball and padel

    Coaching certification pathways

    Inclusivity and accessibility in sports

    Keywords

    racket sports, tennis, pickleball, padel, coaching certification, sports industry, inclusivity, infrastructure, USTA, grassroots development

    Sound Bites

    "Pickleball needs a structure to grow."

    "Padel is coming globally, and it's exciting."

    "The program aims to develop industry leaders."

    Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/XUBw_askQ-E

    Warren's King of Tennis Answer: https://youtube.com/shorts/YHRSHG5HAQo

    Learn more about Warren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warren-robinson-tennis/

    Contact Our Hosts
    • Shaun Boyce, RSPA: shaun@americanracketsportsassociation.com | https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/
    • Bobby Schindler, RSPA: schindlerb@comcast.net | https://letsgotennis.com/windermere
    • Geovanna Boyce: geovy@regeovinate.com | https://regeovinate.com/
    • GoTennis Website: https://letsgotennis.com/

    Learn more about the Marc Kaplan Media Excellence Award we (the GoTennis! Podcast) won from USTA Georgia: https://letsgotennis.com/captivate-podcast/gotennis-podcast-wins-the-marc-kaplan-media-excellence-award/

    Join Our Community

    Check out the GoTennis! Atlanta Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and more.

    Support the Show
    • Donate Directly: https://gotennispodcast.captivate.fm/support
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    41 mins
  • Revolutionizing Racket Club Management

    Revolutionizing Racket Club Management
    May 21 2026
    Season 26, Episode 15 - Shaun Boyce, Bobby SchindlerSummaryIn this episode, Bruce, a seasoned tennis coach and software developer, shares insights on modernizing tennis club management with innovative software, the importance of technology in increasing court utilization, and ideas for making tennis more accessible for kids. The discussion covers software features like churn detection, AI-driven court management, and strategies to grow the sport.Key TopicsTennis software development and featuresCourt management and revenue optimizationStrategies to grow tennis participation among youthChapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Background01:23 Bruce's Day-to-Day Tennis Coaching03:00 Teaching Adults vs. Kids in Tennis03:54 Bruce's Passion for Teaching and Longevity05:01 Introduction to Tennis Edge CRM Software05:48 Customizable Features for Clubs and Coaches07:13 Churn Detection and Engagement Strategies08:10 AI-Driven Revenue Opportunities in Tennis Clubs08:50 Filling Open Courts and Lesson Slots with AI09:47 Efficiency and Professionalism for Coaches10:58 Challenges with HOAs and Club Management11:57 Convincing HOAs to Invest in Technology12:58 Pricing Models and Business Sustainability13:57 The Future of Tennis Technology and AI14:48 Cost Structures and Subscription Models16:02 Bruce's Vision for Growing Tennis Participation16:53 Leveling Prize Money and Supporting Players18:02 The Impact of Technology on Tennis Revenue18:49 The Role of Software in Modern Tennis Coaching20:04 Independent Coaches and Cost-Effective Solutions20:54 Customer Service and Reliability in Software21:50 The Evolution of Court Management Technology22:46 Educating HOAs and Facility Managers24:11 Making Tennis More Accessible for Kids24:59 The Importance of Early Exposure to Tennis25:59 Growing the Sport Through School Programs26:52 Reducing Entry Barriers for New Players28:12 The Benefits of Cashless and Automated Payments28:52 The Future of Tennis Software and AI Integration29:51 Bruce's Final Thoughts and Vision for Tennis31:01 King of Tennis: Bruce's Vision for the SportKeywordsTennis software, court management, tennis coaching, sports technology, tennis industry, club management, AI in sports, tennis growth, tennis accessibility, sports innovationFull YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/3vDZmTWDLRQBruce's King of Tennis Answer: https://youtube.com/shorts/V1cjfjm1PJULearn more about TennisEdgeCRM: https://tennisedgecrm.comContact Our HostsShaun Boyce, RSPA: shaun@americanracketsportsassociation.com | https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/Bobby Schindler, RSPA: schindlerb@comcast.net | https://letsgotennis.com/windermereGeovanna Boyce: geovy@regeovinate.com | https://regeovinate.com/GoTennis Website: https://letsgotennis.com/Learn more about the Marc Kaplan Media Excellence Award we (the GoTennis! Podcast) won from USTA Georgia: https://letsgotennis.com/captivate-podcast/gotennis-podcast-wins-the-marc-kaplan-media-excellence-award/Join Our CommunityCheck out the GoTennis! Atlanta Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and more.Support the ShowDonate Directly: https://gotennispodcast.captivate.fm/supportCrypto Donations: Get into crypto with https://coinbase.com/join/PEWRLWK?src=referral-linkStart Your Own PodcastConsidering your own podcast? We recommend Captivate: This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.
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    42 mins
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