Kyle Brennan
What’s your current position? I am the VP for Sports Commissions and am brand new to the position and industry, having only been in my current role for three months. I spent the last 20 years in college athletics, so it is nice to be involved with an emerging professional sport and work with our leadership to grow the sport nationwide. My job is to connect with Convention and Visitors Bureaus and Sports Commissions and work together to bring professional pickleball events to their communities. A lot of detail goes into putting an event in a city, so starting with a strong relationship with a CVB/Sports Commission is critical to work through all the challenges of a live event. What would you say most motivates you to do what you do? I am encouraged by the growth of our fantastic product. Pickleball is a social sport that brings people together and is competitive; anyone can pick it up and immediately succeed. The ease of entry to the sport from a skill standpoint differentiates us from other sports like tennis and golf, which have a social aspect but require a highly developed skill set. I am excited to help bring this product to the country for people to participate in and from a professional standpoint. We provide an exhilarating sport to watch and engage with. 18
