Goat Yoga, Mahjong and More: Wolverine Pickleball Goes Beyond Courts to Create a True Community Hub

In this episode of the Pickleball Innovators Podcast, Christy Howden — owner of Wolverine Pickleball Club in Ann Arbor, Michigan — shares how she built one of the most community-driven facilities in the country, one intentional decision at a time. From beach tennis and bocce to mahjong and goat yoga, Wolverine Pickleball has become something far bigger than a place to play. Howden opens up about what she learned from her first warehouse location that she couldn't have learned anywhere else, why community building has to be cultivated rather than hoped for, and the uncomfortable conversations every operator needs to be willing to have about programming quality. She also shares what genuinely surprised her most about running a pickleball club — and it has nothing to do with courts. For operators who want to build something people actually show up for — and keep showing up for — this one is for you. To stay in the loop on the latest trends in the pickleball club space, subscribe to the Pickleball Innovators newsletter: pickleballinnovators.com/subscribe