By Jorge Capestany, RSPA Master Professional, and PTR International Master Professional
I recently had the opportunity to interview my friend Jim Bates, a former tennis teaching professional and now the owner of Sports Club Advisors. This company specializes in helping people buy and sell racquet sports facilities.
Over the past few years, I’ve noticed a growing number of tennis and pickleball clubs hitting the market. In many cases, it’s because long-time owners are ready to retire, and their families aren’t interested in taking over. In other situations, facilities are being sold because the business isn’t reaching its full potential.
At the same time, there’s a noticeable increase in interest among investment groups seeking to acquire sports facilities—especially those that offer multiple racquet sports, such as tennis, pickleball, padel, or platform tennis.
But like most things in business, this process isn’t as simple as it may seem.
There are plenty of pitfalls, and a lot can go wrong without the right guidance. That’s why working with someone experienced, like Jim, can make all the difference.
We created the video below as part of one of our TennisDrills.tv courses, where Jim breaks down the key takeaways from our conversation.
It’s a great overview, and I think you’ll find it both insightful and practical.
And here’s the best part…
Jim is offering our audience a free value assessment for your facility.
If you’re even remotely considering buying or selling, this is a no-brainer opportunity.
Take a few minutes to watch the video, and feel free to share it with anyone you know who might be exploring the idea of buying or selling a racquet sports facility.
It comes from a course titled Buying & Selling Racquet Sports Facilities, and Jim summarizes the main takeaways.
Final Thoughts…
Buying or selling a racquet sports facility isn’t just a transaction; it’s a strategy.
The most successful operators understand this:
Courts don’t create value… systems do.
When you focus on delivering a better experience for players, building consistency among your coaches, and creating a predictable, scalable business model, you’re not just running a club…
You’re building a valuable asset.
Don’t Leave Without Grabbing These FREE Resources
If you’re serious about improving your coaching or your game… this is for you
🔥 Free Pickleball Drills – Steal proven drills you can use today
👉 Click Here
🎓 Sneak Peek Video Inside the Pickleball Drills HQ website
👉 Click Here
🚀 $1 Trial to Pickleball Drills HQ – Unlock 450+ pickleball drills library used by coaches worldwide
👉 Start Your $1 Trial Now
