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EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 30 MIN

A New Model for Pickleball Clubs: Dré Smith and the Bankhead Approach

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Season 26, Episode 05 - Shaun Boyce, Bobby SchindlerSummaryIn this conversation, André Smith discusses the inception and vision behind the Bankhead Pickleball Club, emphasizing its unique cultural significance as the first Black-owned pickleball club. He shares his background in the arts and academia, his passion for racket sports, and the importance of community engagement and accessibility in sports. The club aims to create a welcoming environment that celebrates culture, promotes health, and provides opportunities for underserved youth. André also highlights the future plans for the club, including events and initiatives that focus on representation and inclusivity in sports.Full YouTube Video:https://youtu.be/1BxNJXNr4HUDré's King of Pickleball Answer: https://youtu.be/WkrWTsOMQT8About Andrdé Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drepowers/About Bankhead Pickleball: https://www.instagram.com/bankheadpickleballclub/Keywordspickleball, Bankhead Pickleball Club, André Smith, community engagement, sports culture, health benefits, representation, Atlanta, youth programs, public accessContact Our HostsShaun Boyce, RSPA: [email protected] | https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/Bobby Schindler, RSPA: [email protected] | https://letsgotennis.com/windermereGeovanna Boyce: [email protected] | https://regeovinate.com/GoTennis Website: https://letsgotennis.com/Learn more about the Marc Kaplan Media Excellence Award we (the GoTennis! Podcast) won from USTA Georgia: https://letsgotennis.com/captivate-podcast/gotennis-podcast-wins-the-marc-kaplan-media-excellence-award/Join Our CommunityCheck out the GoTennis! Atlanta Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and more.Support the ShowDonate Directly: https://gotennispodcast.captivate.fm/supportCrypto Donations: Get into crypto with https://coinbase.com/join/PEWRLWK?src=referral-linkStart Your Own PodcastConsidering your own podcast? We recommend Captivate: This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.

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Season 26, Episode 05 - Shaun Boyce, Bobby SchindlerSummaryIn this conversation, André Smith discusses the inception and vision behind the Bankhead Pickleball Club, emphasizing its unique cultural significance as the first Black-owned pickleball...

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