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.
Racket Sports Weekly
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32 episodes
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Podcast Overview
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.
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June 8, 2026
Inside the Platform Changing the Mental Side of Tennis | Jaime Sullivan & Alli Barnes of Tennis IQ
<p>On this episode of the <a href="racketsportsweekly.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Racket Sports Weekly</a> podcast, Ian sits down with Jaime Sullivan and Alli Barnes of <a href="https://www.tennisiq.app/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Tennis IQ</a> to discuss how their platform is combining technology and mental performance training to reshape tennis development at every level of the sport.</p><p>The conversation covers:</p><ul><li>Why the mental side of tennis has historically been overlooked</li><li>How Tennis IQ is using AI and personalization to help players improve</li><li>The role mindset plays in performance, emotional regulation, and decision-making</li><li>Why junior players and academies are embracing mental training earlier than ever</li><li>How coaches are beginning to integrate mental performance into player development</li><li>The future of wearable technology and mental training in tennis</li></ul><p>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.</p><p>If you're interested in the intersection between racket sports and technology, this interview is for you.</p>
June 1, 2026
How AI is Changing Racket Sports Coaching | Lauren Pedersen, SportAI CEO
<p>AI is rapidly changing the future of racket sports coaching, player development, and performance analysis.</p><p>This week on the <a href="racketsportsweekly.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Racket Sports Weekly</a> podcast, Ian Rapport is joined by Lauren Pedersen, co-founder and CEO of <a href="sportai.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">SportAI</a>, 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.</p><p>They discuss:</p><ul><li>How SportAI uses AI and computer vision to analyze player technique and movement</li><li>Why AI should support coaches rather than replace them</li><li>Democratizing access to high-level player development and coaching</li><li>The future of tennis, pickleball, and padel technology</li><li>How AI can personalize equipment and racket recommendations</li><li>The role of data and gamification in making racket sports more engaging</li><li>Why racket sports are entering a major growth era globally</li></ul><p>Lauren also shares why she believes AI can help unlock new opportunities for players, coaches, clubs, federations, and brands across the racket sports ecosystem.</p><p>A fascinating conversation for anyone interested in sports technology, coaching, and the future of racket sports.</p><p>👉 Listen now and follow for weekly insights on the business of racket sports.</p>
May 25, 2026
How Tennis, Pickleball & Padel Thrive Together | Ryan Redondo, CEO of Barnes Tennis Center
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ryanredondo_ceoinmotion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Ryan Redondo</a> has become one of the most influential operators helping shape the future of racket sports in America.</p><p>The CEO of <a href="https://www.barnestenniscenter.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Barnes Tennis Center</a> and <a href="https://www.ytsd.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Youth Tennis San Diego</a> sat down with <a href="racketsportsweekly.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Racket Sports Weekly</a> host Ian Rapport to talk about how he’s transformed Barnes into one of the country’s premier multi-racket sports facilities by bringing tennis, pickleball, and padel together under one ecosystem.</p><p>On this episode of the Racket Sports Weekly podcast, Ryan discusses:</p><ul><li><p>Building Barnes Tennis Center into a modern racket sports hub</p></li><li><p>Why pickleball and padel can actually help tennis grow</p></li><li><p>The future of padel in the United States</p></li><li><p>How social experiences are changing tennis clubs</p></li><li><p>The importance of grassroots access and youth development</p></li><li><p>Running professional tournaments and the business behind them</p></li><li><p>The future vision for Barnes Tennis Center and racket sports in San Diego</p></li></ul><p>Ryan also shares why he believes coexistence instead of competition is the future of racket sports.</p><p>A great conversation for anyone building in the industry.</p><p>👉 Listen now and follow for weekly insights on the business of racket sports.</p>
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