September/October 2025

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September/October 2025 Issue Cover

Ever wanted to know something but were afraid to ask? Sometimes, admitting we don’t know can open us up to new knowledge. This issue is filled with the answers to questions, including the following: What is the difference between a certification, a degree and other terms used in professional education? What can you do if your desired destination does not have the venue you need? Why has the cost of bus travel increased? The best way to find out is to accept what we don’t know and then go about changing that. Read on to learn more.

In this issue

Pickleball at a Crossroads: Robust Growth, Younger Players and New Initiatives

BY: Carl Schmits

.Pickleball continues to proliferate throughout the U.S., with new courts going in, and new programs starting up and more opportunities to compete at all levels, from recreational league play to professional tournaments. USA Pickleball is fully engaged in facilitating all this growth, as well as in a number of initiatives within the game itself. more....

  Clipboard
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Decoding Professional Education Options: Certification, Credentialing and Beyond
  Executive Insights
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IRONMAN
  Industry Leadership
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The Search for a New Venue Ends Here
  Multi-Sport Multi-Discipline Review
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Venues Where Events Can Stick the Landing
  Perspectives
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No Venue? No Problem! Think Outside the Box to Leverage Your Event
  Regional Focus
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Going West for Big Wins
  Service Solutions
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Tour Bus Transportation: What You Need to Know This Year
  Sports Facilities
1
Softball Swings for the Fences
  Sports Landscape
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A Rising Tide
  Sports Outlook
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Pickleball at a Crossroads: Robust Growth, Younger Players and New Initiatives