Welcome to an exhilarating episode of The Future of Pickleball Show on SelkirkTV, featuring host Paul Olson and special guest Mark Schelde, founder of Gravity Sports & Entertainment.
0:42 - Meet Mark Schelde: A Multifaceted Sports Enthusiast 🎿
First, get acquainted with Schelde's dynamic background that spans diverse sports, providing him a unique perspective on pickleball's emerging industry.
2:06 - Parallels Between Pickleball and Skiing/Snowboarding Beginnings 🎿🏓
The conversation delves into the intriguing parallels between the early stages of pickleball and skiing/snowboarding, shedding light on the growth patterns of new sports.
3:10 - Schelde's Pickleball Discovery ❓
Schelde recounts how he found out about pickleball and what fascinated him about this fast-growing sport.
4:24 - How Hockey Influences Schelde's Approach to Pickleball 🏒
Discover how Schelde's background in hockey shapes his approach to pickleball, illustrating how experiences in one sport can inform strategies in another.
5:17 - What's Luring Corporations to Pickleball? 💸
Schelde shares his insights on why corporations are increasingly attracted to pickleball and the opportunities it offers for brand visibility and audience engagement.
8:30 - Sponsorships and Their Potential Impact on Pickleball's Growth 🫵
Explore the potential effect of sponsorships on the growth and professionalization of pickleball, providing a glimpse into the sport's exciting future.
10:50 - Will Sponsorships Alter How Pickleball is Played? 🤨
Discuss the potential influence of sponsorships on the game dynamics and whether they could lead to changes in how pickleball is played.
12:36 - The Importance of Youth Development for Sponsorships 🧒🪙
Uncover the significance of cultivating a youth side for attracting sponsorships, emphasizing the necessity of future generation engagement for the sport's sustained growth.
15:55 - Predicting the Future of Pickleball 🎈
Hear Schelde's predictions for the future of pickleball, offering intriguing possibilities for this rapidly growing sport.
19:36 - A Look at Competitive Celebrity Pickleball Investment ✨
Finally, explore the burgeoning world of competitive celebrity pickleball and the potential investments shaping this exciting dimension of the sport.
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