The Globalization of Pickleball and Its Next Phase, with Seymour Rifkind

In this episode of the Pickleball Innovators Podcast, Seymour Rifkind — founder and president of the World Pickleball Federation and the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association, and founder of the Pickleball Hall of Fame — shares his global perspective on the rapid international expansion of pickleball. The conversation explores where the sport is growing fastest around the world, why Asia represents a massive opportunity, and what still needs to happen before pickleball can realistically make its Olympic debut. For club operators, it’s an eye-opening look at how the globalization of pickleball could shape competition, talent pipelines and long-term industry growth. To stay in the loop on the latest trends in the pickleball club space, subscribe to the Pickleball Innovators newsletter: pickleballinnovators.com/subscribe