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We got to ask Judah Samples, President of UNF Pickleball Club, a couple of questions to get to know the UNF Pickleball Club club a little better. Check out the Q&A below!

How many players does your club have?

- Our club has 20 players on our Competitive Team and around 150 Open Club players or Social players!

When did your pickleball club start?

- Our club was originally founded in the Fall of 2022 and we established our Competitive Team in the Fall of 2023.

Which school are you from?

- We are from the University of North Florida (UNF) and our mascot is Ozzie the Osprey.

What are your club's goals and ambitions this year?

- UNF's club goals this year are to finish within the top 10 this year at Nationals, and we also want to continue to grow the sport on our campus!

When is your next DUPR event?

- Our next DUPR event is the Florida Regional September 21st-22nd!
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Check out these intriguing DUPR statistics for the UNF Pickleball Club:

1. They have secured a bid to the 2024 DUPR Collegiate Team Nationals - UPA World Championships
2. UNF made it to the semis at the Florida Super Regional
3. Evan Karcher is their highest DUPR player, maintaining a rating of 5.176 DUPR
4. Their highest ever DUPR Power Ranking was 11th in the country, and finished the 2024 spring semester at 13th

Check out UNF Pickleball Club on Instagram!‍

In case you missed it, take a look at some previous Q&A's on our Instagram below!

Want to start your DUPR Collegiate Club? Reach out to jacob@mydupr.com or check out more info HERE!
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The RPPk World Tour Integral Course of coaches training and certification program was held the past September 9-11 in NYC's prime pickleball location, CityPickle.

Successfully, 40 coaches were chosen from a pool of 300 highly qualified applicants to participate in the RPPk - TCC: Train the Coaches Course. These applicants received training from Luis Mediero, the President and Founder of RPPk, in collaboration with Tyson McGuffin and with the support of RPPk Master Instructors Derek Sawyer, Tommy Labad, Brad Lees, and Chris Wolfe, who have all been certified as the next generation of Master Instructors. The course will be conducted across the United States. The DUPR team, including Tito Machado, Cesar Clemente, Kyrill Hartog, Kevin Kim, and Dave McCune, made a stop in New York City for the course.

In addition, the RPPk and DUPR have agreed with the United Pickleball Association - UPA, which encompasses the Professional Pickleball Association - PPA and Major League Pickleball - MLP, the official education and certification program will train coaches, umpires, team managers and tournament directors worldwide.
Also, RPPk & DUPR will be teaching, for the first time, the RPPk Accelerated program at the Pickleball World Cup - PWC, in which the 32 coaches and players participating in this World Cup, as well as certified tennis, padel and pickleball coaches from all over Latin America will be able to participate. This course will be held in Lima, Peru on October 22nd and 23rd.

The International Coaches Institute - ICI established during 2021, the Registry of Pickleball Professionals - RPPk dedicated to professional training, international certification and comprehensive professional services for Pickleball teaching professionals, as well as the promotion of this sport. RPPk has over 1,200 certified coaches in 21 countries who have the highest recognition in the Pickleball industry.

All qualifications are recognized by: International Registry of Pickleball Professionals (RPPk International), European Registry of Pickleball Professionals (RPPk Europe), United States Registry of Pickleball Professionals (RPPk USA), Registro Profesional de Pickleball Latinoamericano (RPPk Latinoamérica), International Coaches Institute (ICI) and the Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR).

Learn more about RPPk and sign up to the next course HERE!

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Mehvish Safdar, a collegiate pickleball player and former D1 tennis player, has become one of Collegiate Pickleball's top competitors. While studying sport psychology at Indiana University, she secured two first-place trophies at the 2024 College Individual National Championship (CINC).

Learn more about her insights and advice below! (Responses were transcribed from a video interview and edited by Charles Smith.)

Tell us about your background in tennis and what inspired you to pursue it at a higher level.

‍I started playing competitive tennis at a very young age —some might say I was born with a racket in hand. I'm the youngest of three girls, and they both played. I just picked it up in the park and then played with my sisters. Others recognized some potential in me, highlighting that it was something that was worth continuing to pursue.

What challenges did you face transitioning from collegiate tennis to life without competitive play?

I had a difficult time transitioning out of tennis because it was such a big part of my life. Then pretty soon after I found pickleball, which was great because it was something new, but familiar. I felt I was able to pick it up pretty quickly. The tennis background helps you be a decent pickleball player, but it’s not enough to be a great pickleball player. I actually think that my tennis background helped me and hurt me. It helped me with the basics, but I've had to unlearn a lot of tennis tendencies that have hurt me in pickleball. 

Which mental techniques or strategies have been effective for you or other athletes that you've worked with when competing at an elite level?

I've actually had the opportunity through my schooling and training to work with collegiate athletes on mental performance. I think a couple things that I would say have been helpful for me and have often been helpful for athletes include going into practice or even competition and looking at it as a positive opportunity. So an opportunity to compete, exercise, have fun, and implement the things that you've been working on. I think that it can be helpful to take a step back and have perspective. It is just a game and the sun will rise tomorrow. There are a lot of really difficult things going on in the world, and I think having that perspective can really help elite athletes perform at a higher level as well as just enjoy the sport more. 

What advice would you give to current athletes who are approaching the end of their collegiate or sports professional career? 

I'm actually working on my dissertation research right now for my PhD program. My focus is helping athletes navigate the transition out of collegiate sports, so it's important to recognize who you are outside of just being an athlete.

The stronger adherence you have to your athletic identity can really hurt you mentally. So recognizing that there's more to you than just being an athlete or recognizing that even those traits or skills that you possess as an athlete can transfer to other aspects of your life can be really helpful when transitioning out of sports, whether it's at a collegiate or professional level.

Do you have any hopes for the impact your research could have? 

I think that the ultimate goal is that the research translates into practice in some way. In sport psychology, a lot of the research is based around how we optimize performance outcomes on various psychological or mental skills. 

I'm also trying to bring an emphasis to how we can help athletes transition out of sports. For my dissertation, I'm trying to look into programming specifically that will help athletes have an easier transition out of collegiate athletics. There's a lot of research on the challenges that student athletes will experience, but there's not a ton of research on how we take those results and then create programming that will actually help them with the issue. 

Were there any resources or support systems that helped you transition out of collegiate sports? 

I could have really used someone like my current self or any sport psychology consultant or mental performance coach when I was a college student athlete. I think even if you're not engaged in traditional programming or if programming isn't out there to help you transition out of sport, it's really important to lean on your social supports and talk to other former student athletes and normalize that difficult transition. 

You performed great at THE DUPR CINC 2024, getting first place twice in mixed doubles and women's singles! How did those wins feel and what was your experience with the overall competition?

I was playing for Indiana University (IU), and IU pickleball was born very recently, so we created a competitive team in the fall of 2022. This year was our first showing at the Collegiate Individual Nationals. 

I think we had a good showing all around for it being our first time there. It was in Cincinnati, Ohio, which is home for me, so it was extra special. My parents were there and we played at the facility that I started playing tennis at. That was extra cool, and it was a really fun experience. 

We got to play a lot of matches within a couple of days: I played 23 matches in two days, which is wild. I had a couple of very bruised toenails after the tournament. Also, I got to meet a lot of new people. Everyone's really friendly at these college tournaments, and DUPR does a great job of creating a very organized environment and also an environment that's just fun and friendly. DUPR also takes very good care of the athletes too.

Our team had a few coaches there: Timber Tucker, Courtney and Kirby Shedd. They all volunteered their time and energy to help grow the IU pickleball team and support collegiate pickleball. That was great having them there. I got two titles while I was there which was exciting, and I got to make some money along the way. It was a really great weekend overall!

Keep up with Mehvish's journey on Instagram, and check out her team Indiana University Pickleball Club!

Written By: Charles Smith

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SPORTIME Pickleball Clubs Will Adopt DUPR as Official Rating Partner

‍Delray Beach, FL and New York, NY (September 13, 2024) – DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating presented by Delaware Life) and SPORTIME, one of the country’s leading racket sport providers and operators, announced a long-term partnership with the goal of having a dynamic impact on the growth and development of pickleball in the United States. Together, DUPR and SPORTIME will collaborate on various initiatives to promote level-based play and to provide world-class pickleball experiences for players of all levels. 

As part of the partnership, SPORTIME Pickleball will adopt DUPR as its official rating system and will use DUPR to coordinate club events, tournaments, level rated play and more. SPORTIME anticipates that its active players will all utilize the DUPR system. 

“SPORTIME Pickleball’s partnership with DUPR underscores our commitment to provide our players with the best and most diverse Pickleball programming in the Northeast”, says Joe Siegel, SPORTIME Pickleball’s Managing Director. “DUPR is the industry’s gold standard for evaluating a player’s level. Our DUPR partnership enables us to offer our players a variety of great programs and events that will allow them to compete with and against other players at their levels, which we know is critical to having a positive pickleball experience. SPORTIME and DUPR is a win-win relationship!” 

“SPORTIME Pickleball and DUPR share a common goal of making pickleball even more accessible, enjoyable and competitive for players of all levels,” says Tito Machado, CEO of DUPR. “Together, we are working to grow the game and to unify the sport for all players under a single common language. Clubs and facilities across the country and around the world look to SPORTIME for inspiration in growing pickleball in their communities, and we are proud to enhance their efforts to drive even more fun pickleball playing opportunities and continue to support the growth of the game.” 

DUPR evaluates players based on match results to provide a real-time, reliable assessment of their skill levels. The dynamic rating system analyzes a player’s match results on a scale ranging in value from 2.000 - 8.000. All players, regardless of their age, gender or location, are rated on the same scale, making it easier to organize and find competitive, level-based play. 

With 68 indoor and outdoor pickleball courts across multiple locations, including Central Long Island, the Hamptons, Westchester County, New York City and the Capital Region, SPORTIME Pickleball is New York’s largest and most active pickleball community. This fall, SPORTIME will open new, dedicated, state-of-the-art, pickleball facilities in Englewood, NJ and Westbury, NY. The 30,000 square foot Englewood site will feature 12 indoor, climate-controlled courts, a pro shop and great social spaces. The Westbury site will be the largest indoor pickleball facility in New York State, and will feature 13 indoor courts, with great amenities. In the next 24 months, SPORTIME Pickleball will be opening additional sites in Armonk, NY, Yorktown Heights, NY, and Wayne, NJ. 

To learn more about SPORTIME Pickleball’s programming, please visit https://sportimepickleball.com/. 

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About DUPR presented by Delaware Life 

DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) presented by Delaware Life, is the premier global pickleball rating system and technology platform, trusted by the world's leading clubs, tournaments, leagues, and players. DUPR's dynamic rating system unifies pickleball across age, gender, and location by analyzing match results to accurately evaluate all players across a 2.000 - 8.000 scale. 

DUPR is the official pickleball rating of leagues, tournaments and clubs around the world, including UPA, PPA, MLP, Pickleball.com, LifeTime, The Picklr, National Team Pickleball League, National Pickleball League, Pickleball England and Asian Pickleball Association, among others. Players and operators can visit www.dupr.com to sign up and learn more. 

About SPORTIME Pickleball

SPORTIME Pickleball will operate dedicated pickleball sites throughout the Northeast and is poised to become the leading pickleball club operator in the NY Tri-State area and beyond. SPORTIME’s existing infrastructure, management, programming expertise, and player database of more than 40,000 active members/players, provides the organization with the resources and foundation to ambitiously scale. SPORTIME recently opened the largest indoor pickleball facility on Long Island: a 12 court facility at their Port Washington location. Each future SPORTIME Pickleball location will feature 10-20 state-of-the-art pickleball courts that will be available for social and competitive open play sessions, court-time rentals, tournaments, clinics, instruction, and private events. Some locations will also feature restaurant and event spaces.

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¿Estás listo para vivir una aventura que cambiará tu vida y te pondrá en el mapa del pickleball mundial? Esta es tu gran oportunidad.

El Registro Profesional de Pickleball y DUPR han decidido hacer historia y, para ello, vamos a patrocinar a 2 hombres y 2 mujeres españoles para que representen a nuestro país en la Pickleball World Cup en Lima, Perú. Todos los gastos están cubiertos, desde el viaje hasta la estancia. ¡Lo único que necesitas traer es tu pasión y tu talento!

Imagina esto: 32 países, un solo ganador. Del 22 al 28 de octubre, se llevará a cabo un torneo épico donde  jugadores de todo el mundo se enfrentarán para llevarse la gloria y el honor de su nación. ¡Y tú podrías estar ahí, defendiendo la bandera de España!

Y no termina ahí... Los ganadores de la Pickleball World Cup se asegurarán un lugar en la Pickleball World Series en Dubai en 2025. Un torneo que no solo te dará la oportunidad de competir contra los mejores, sino también de ganar un impresionante premio de $1.5 millones.

Si tu DUPR es inferior a 5.5, estás a un paso de ser seleccionado para esta increíble aventura. ¡Esta es tu oportunidad de brillar en el escenario global, de convertirte en una leyenda del pickleball y de hacer historia para España!

¿Te atreves a soñar en grande? ¿Tienes lo que se necesita para unirte al Team DUPR Spain y dejar tu huella en el mundo del pickleball?

El mundo te espera. ¡Vamos a hacer historia juntos!

¡Regístrese ahora!

Sponsorship Marks Popular European Brand’s First Entry into Racquet Sports in the United States 

‍Delray Beach, FL and New York, NY (September 3, 2024) - DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) presented by Delaware Life announced Osaka, the leading sports and lifestyle brand in padel, field hockey and other emerging sports, is making its first entry into pickleball as the official apparel sponsor of DUPR Collegiate Pickleball. Together, Osaka and DUPR will further advance the growth of collegiate pickleball and support more opportunities for collegiate athletes to compete regionally and nationwide. 

Osaka World was founded in 2011 in Antwerp, Belgium, with the commitment to fuse sports heritage with lifestyle. Named after one of the biggest cities in Japan because of our great admiration for Japanese culture and its design ethos, Osaka World operates on a design principle where less is more, striving for design inspired by versatility, functionality and durability. With a spirit of inclusivity and innovation, Osaka World embraces a diverse range of sports and activities. From the intensity of field hockey to the finesse of padel and pickleball, Osaka World’s offerings are meant to elevate a players game and enhance their lifestyle. The brand’s offerings extend beyond sports equipment, encompassing apparel for other racket sports, teamwear, fitness essentials, and the recently launched women’s focused fashion-conscious sport range. 

Tito Machado, CEO of DUPR, said: “Collegiate pickleball is the fastest growing segment of the game, and we’re honored to have the support of Osaka as we continue to create more opportunities and pathways for athletes to compete. This year will be our biggest slate of events yet, and it's an honor to have partners like Osaka to make the experience even better for the thousands of players who participate in the DUPR Collegiate tour.” 

Valentin Debouche, USA Executive Director of Osaka said: “DUPR is heavily invested in the growth and legitimacy of pickleball in the US. They are present on all fronts and are always looking for more initiatives to be involved with. For a brand like Osaka entering a new market and space with pickleball, this is what you look for in partners. We are honored to partner with DUPR and support the growth of collegiate pickleball.” 

Since holding its first event in 2022, DUPR’s college program has solidified its position as the premier tour in the world, establishing a circuit of over 250 collegiate pickleball programs and 1,300 athletes to compete and earn prize money. In 2024, the DUPR Collegiate Tour will run 27 regional and national events, with opportunities for collegiate players to compete at the same events as the professionals through its partnership with the United Pickleball Association.

To sign up for events and learn more, please visit www.dupr.com/collegiate.

About Osaka World‍

Meet Osaka World, the epitome of vibrant athleticism and timeless style. Rooted in the heart of sports culture, we’ve evolved from our humble beginnings in field hockey to become a dynamic sports lifestyle brand that transcends boundaries. 

At Osaka World, we believe in empowering athletes of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you’re a young enthusiast stepping onto the court for the first time or a seasoned pro seeking performance-enhancing gear, we’ve got you covered. 

With Osaka World, it’s not just about the game—it’s about embracing the spirit of sportsmanship, camaraderie, and self-expression. Join us on this exhilarating journey as we redefine what it means to live life with passion and purpose.

About DUPR Presented by Delaware Life 

DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) presented by Delaware Life, is the premier global pickleball rating system and technology platform, trusted by the world's leading clubs, tournaments, leagues, and players. DUPR's dynamic rating system unifies pickleball across age, gender, and location by analyzing match results to accurately evaluate all players across a 2.000 - 8.000 scale. 

DUPR is the official pickleball rating of leagues, tournaments and clubs around the world, including UPA, PPA, MLP, Pickleball.com, LifeTime, The Picklr, National Team Pickleball League, National Pickleball League, Pickleball England and Asian Pickleball Association, among others. Players and operators can visit www.dupr.com to sign up and learn more. 

To learn more about Osaka's strategic partnership with DUPR, read the Q&A with Osaka here.

‍Valentin Debouche, Executive Director at Osaka World USA, shares insights on the company's strategic partnership with DUPR and their exciting entry into the rapidly growing pickleball market, emphasizing community building and appealing to collegiate athletes.

Why did you decide to partner with DUPR?  

There are two things that immediately connected DUPR and Osaka: a sense of passion and community.  

Meeting Ben and Tito, we realized that DUPR was heavily invested in the growth and legitimacy of the sport in the US. They are present on all fronts and are always looking for more initiatives to be involved with. For a brand like Osaka entering a new space with pickleball, this is what you look for in partners.  

The DUPR team’s excitement for what is to come in pickleball has been infectious. We hope that the collaboration between DUPR and Osaka brings many successes, building up from Collegiate Pickleball to more joint ventures in the future.  

Why is Osaka looking to enter into the pickleball space? How do you view this sport and the opportunities within?  

Since 2022, it has been clear that Osaka will eventually enter the pickleball market. With 38M players in the US and a 40% increase in new members YoY, it has become the fastest growing sport in the US by a mile.  

For those who do not know Osaka, we can be considered as an up-and-coming brand for up-and-coming sports. We believe that passion for a sports brand comes from the right balance between fashion and function. People are not just looking for a high performing racquet or paddle anymore. They are always on the lookout for what is going to become the next cool thing. This is what we believe to be our edge at Osaka, where we have had a central focus on stylish, contemporary, and unique designs. 

With pickleball, we aim to have the same success as with other sports, by bringing a lifestyle approach paired with top-of-the-line equipment. We are ready to take on this great challenge.  

What do you hope to gain from this partnership?  

With this partnership, we hope to bring brand awareness and gain more exposure to the pickleball market, reach a large audience, and connect with players at events nationwide.  

The collegiate events part of this partnership is particularly important to us. A successful strategy for the Osaka team has been to focus on activations at events and connect with players by providing them with a distinct experience. First impressions matter. Being able to display your brand and what you stand for in front of thousands is an opportunity we could not pass on. There is no better way to get a positive momentum with the people you connect with.  

Once we have established that first connection with the players, we accompany them throughout their development. We are there every step of the way and can give them access to high-performance equipment from entry-level to elite. And because of our lifestyle approach, we are constantly developing more collections to appeal to our young and older customers and give them that sense of community. 

We look forward to attending our first DUPR events. To all college players, you are in for a treat! 

What do you hope this partnership offers to collegiate pickleball players?  

 ‘Why fit in when you were born to stand out?'

This has been at the core of everything we do at Osaka. On top of the unique design identity, one of our key strengths is to adopt a lifestyle approach to all our sports. We recognize that people are not just playing a sport for the health benefits of it. People have a need to be a part of a community. And that is exactly who we want to target in the marketing of our brand. Once you give an athlete a sense of belonging through your brand, they will stay loyal to you. 

We hope to bring this sense of community to all the collegiate players we will meet and interact with during our partnership with DUPR. We hope to bring them a new brand that will appeal to them and stand out from the masses.  

What was particularly appealing to you about the collegiate pickleball space? 

Collegiate athletes represent the strongest segment of our customer base. They sit at the forefront when it comes to adopting unique brands, new products and embracing new innovations. They are the disruptors we hope to collaborate with to bring our brand to new heights.  

As the sport grows in popularity and professionalizes itself, college players will become the next (inter)national athletes and ambassadors for our brand.  

To learn more about Okaka's partnership with DUPR, click here.

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Old Coast Pickleball Club (OCP), owned by CourtReserve co-founders Tim and Ashley Owens, was created with a vision to provide a top-tier indoor pickleball experience in the North-East Florida region. 

Opening its doors on April 26, 2024, it has quickly grown into a popular destination in the St. Augustine sports community, recognized for its innovative approach to member engagement and competitive play. 

From the outset, Tim and Ashley had a clear vision for OCP: to cultivate a thriving community of pickleball enthusiasts while ensuring a fair and competitive playing environment. 

However, achieving this balance proved challenging, especially as the club grew and attracted players with varying skill levels. This was a mission shared by club director, Jack Johnson.

“Many of our members were looking for more than just a place to play; they wanted a way to measure their progress and ensure they were competing on a level playing field.”
- Jack Johnson, Director, Old Coast Pickleball Club

Enter DUPR’s Rating System

Recognizing the need for a standardized rating system, OCP turned to the Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR) system. Despite the customizable options available within CourtReserve, Tim and Ashley chose DUPR for its wide acceptance and objective metrics.

“DUPR provides a universally recognized rating system that our members trust,” says Tim. “It was the perfect solution to foster fair competition and encourage player improvement.”

The simplicity of the DUPR registration process was also a key factor. “It’s easy for players to sign up for a DUPR account for free. The process is straightforward, and members can start seeing their ratings improve as they participate in events," Jack adds.

DUPR Implementation and Integration

Integrating DUPR with CourtReserve was a pivotal step in enhancing the club's value to members.

"The integration process was smoother than we anticipated," says Jack. “CourtReserve’s support team was instrumental in addressing the few challenges we faced, mainly aligning the systems to ensure accurate data transfer.”

By implementing DUPR, OCP could objectively rank players, providing them with clear goals and the opportunity to “level up.” This system not only attracted new members but also kept existing ones engaged, contributing to the club’s outstanding retention rate.

Each game is pre-arranged and carefully timed, ensuring equal playtime for all participants. With a maximum of 10 players, there’s equal court time to hone skills. Plus, all scores are submitted to DUPR, helping players establish and improve their rating for future competitive events. It’s a perfect mix of play and competition.

Member Engagement and Feedback

Since integrating DUPR, member engagement at OCP has soared.

“Our members love that they can count on getting good games, thanks to DUPR and CourtReserve,” Jack explains. “Knowing they’ll be matched with players of similar skill levels has made them more willing to invest in their membership and even fork out extra dollars for lessons.”

Feedback from members has been enthusiastic, with many praising the transparency and fairness of the rating system. “It’s really added value to their experience,” Jack adds.

“Our 100% retention rate speaks volumes,” Jack concludes. For other club owners considering DUPR, my advice is simple—do it. The impact on member satisfaction and operational efficiency is undeniable.” - Jack Johnson, Director, Old Coast Pickleball Club

Operational Benefits

The integration of DUPR with CourtReserve has also streamlined operations at OCP. Event organization, member scheduling, and tournament management have become more efficient, allowing the club to focus on growth and member satisfaction.

“Since implementing DUPR, we’ve seen an increase in event participation and have successfully launched programs that cater to all levels of play,” Jack notes. “The objective nature of DUPR has minimized egos and subjective opinions, creating a more welcoming atmosphere.”

Competitive and Community Impact

DUPR has not only enhanced the competitive environment at OCP but also strengthened the club’s community.

“The system has brought members closer together; I literally watch the camaraderie as they compete and improve their skills,” Jack says

“It’s amazing to see how DUPR has helped build a stronger, more connected community within our club.”

Results and Growth

OCP’s strategic adoption of DUPR has led to exceptional results. Not only has the club maintained a 100% retention rate since its launch, but it has also seen significant growth in membership and event participation.

“Members appreciate that they can count on playing with others at their level, which is why they stay,” says Jack. “DUPR has been a key factor in our success.”

Future Plans

Looking forward, OCP plans to continue leveraging the strengths of CourtReserve and DUPR. With plans to expand programming and open a new 12-court facility in 2025, the club is poised for even greater success.

“Our 100% retention rate speaks volumes,” Jack concludes. “For other club owners considering DUPR, my advice is simple—do it. The impact on member satisfaction and operational efficiency is undeniable.”

“Our members love that they can count on getting good games, thanks to DUPR and CourtReserve.”

- Jack Johnson, Director, Old Coast Pickleball Club

Looking for a club management solution for your pickleball club or franchise? Meet with CourtReserve and receive complimentary onboarding and training.

Looking to offer players level-based programming that is fun and fair? Start your DUPR Digital Club today for free and download the app to join the largest global pickleball community. 

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