Racket Sports Weekly is your inside track on the business of tennis, pickleball, padel and beyond. Each episode delivers the latest industry news and analysis, in addition to conversations with entrepreneurs, executives and leaders who are changing the game. Whether you’re building a brand, working in the industry, or simply passionate about sports, join us and dive into the business of racket sports.
How the International Tennis Hall of Fame Is Evolving for a New Generation | Dan Faber, ITHOF CEO
On this episode of the Racket Sports Weekly (racketsportsweekly.com) podcast, Ian sits down with Dan Faber, CEO of the International Tennis Hall of Fame (https://www.tennisfame.com/), to discuss the evolution of the Hall of Fame, the impact of Roger Federer’s upcoming induction, and his vision for growing the organization’s reach around the world.
The conversation covers:
The “Roger effect” and why Federer’s induction sold out in just 90 seconds
How the Hall of Fame is preparing for a historic generation of future inductees
Dan’s journey from elementary school teacher to tennis executive
Why tennis is such a powerful tool for education, philanthropy, and community impact
The opportunity for tennis organizations around the world to work together to grow the sport
How the Hall of Fame is making tennis history relevant to younger generations
The evolution of the Hall of Fame’s museum, storytelling, and global presence
If you're interested in tennis history, growing the game, and the future of one of the sport’s most iconic institutions, this interview is for you.
8 Jun 2026
Inside the Platform Changing the Mental Side of Tennis | Jaime Sullivan & Alli Barnes of Tennis IQ
On this episode of the Racket Sports Weekly (racketsportsweekly.com) podcast, Ian sits down with Jaime Sullivan and Alli Barnes of Tennis IQ (https://www.tennisiq.app/) to discuss how their platform is combining technology and mental performance training to reshape tennis development at every level of the sport.
The conversation covers:
Why the mental side of tennis has historically been overlooked
How Tennis IQ is using AI and personalization to help players improve
The role mindset plays in performance, emotional regulation, and decision-making
Why junior players and academies are embracing mental training earlier than ever
How coaches are beginning to integrate mental performance into player development
The future of wearable technology and mental training in tennis
Jaime and Alli also share the story behind building Tennis IQ, the lessons learned creating the platform, and their vision for making mental training more accessible across tennis and racket sports.
If you're interested in the intersection between racket sports and technology, this interview is for you.
1 Jun 2026
How AI is Changing Racket Sports Coaching | Lauren Pedersen, SportAI CEO
AI is rapidly changing the future of racket sports coaching, player development, and performance analysis.
This week on the Racket Sports Weekly (racketsportsweekly.com) podcast, Ian Rapport is joined by Lauren Pedersen, co-founder and CEO of SportAI (sportai.com), to discuss the platform uses AI and computer vision to bring real-time coaching, biomechanics analysis, and player feedback to tennis, pickleball, and padel players around the world.
They discuss:
How SportAI uses AI and computer vision to analyze player technique and movement
Why AI should support coaches rather than replace them
Democratizing access to high-level player development and coaching
The future of tennis, pickleball, and padel technology
How AI can personalize equipment and racket recommendations
The role of data and gamification in making racket sports more engaging
Why racket sports are entering a major growth era globally
Lauren also shares why she believes AI can help unlock new opportunities for players, coaches, clubs, federations, and brands across the racket sports ecosystem.
A fascinating conversation for anyone interested in sports technology, coaching, and the future of racket sports.
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