
Racquet Fuel provides insights into the best practices and innovations of racquets industry business leaders. Co-hosts Kim Bastable, Director of Professional Tennis Management at the University of Florida, and Simon Gale, Senior Director Racquet Sports Development at the USTA National Campus, help racquets leaders in your ability to grow the game and to improve the experiences you offer to both yo... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 72 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsEducationTennis | |||

What happens when you combine pickleball, hospitality, entertainment, and community into one experience-driven business model?
In this episode of Racquet Fuel, hosts Kim Bastable and Simon Gale sit down with Kelli Alldredge, President of Chicken N P... more
What can racquet sports leaders learn from one of the world’s most admired service organizations?
In this episode of Racquet Fuel, hosts Kim Bastable and Simon Gale sit down with Holly Rivera, Chick-fil-A owner-operator in Orlando, to explore how on... more
What if the future of racquet sports leadership depends not just on understanding the game, but on knowing how to tell its story, build belief, and lead through change?
In this episode of Racquet Fuel, hosts Kim Bastable and Simon Gale sit down with... more
What does it take to build a successful tennis academy that not only develops players, but also develops people?
In this episode of Racquet Fuel, hosts Kim Bastable and Simon Gale speak with Tina Keown and Jack Glennane, directors of the Victorian T... more
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Kim Bastable and Simon Gale are two of the best industry leaders across all facets of racquets sports. This podcast is a must for anyone who has, or wants to have, a career in the industry. Thanks to Kim and Simon for starting this body of work!
Kim and Simon share their vast expertise across the racquets industry, including great ideas that are improving career paths and work-life balance for coaches.
Congrats Simon & Kim on launching the Racquet Fuel podcast. A show that focuses on the real issues within our industry & more importantly, solutions/ideas for us all on how we can grow our people.
Great listening. Simon and Kim do an amazing job of sharing behind the scenes knowledge and learning. I’ve loved hearing about theirs and others backgrounds. Must listen
Great information about world of coaching tennis and what it may need for the future. If we can share this with our tennis coaches we know to help make a lasting future for our kids.
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Racquet Fuel delivers conversations with leaders shaping racquet sports businesses, clubs, and coaching ecosystems. Episodes frequently explore scaling operations, staff development, leadership mindsets, and innovative programs that attract and retain players and coaches. A standout throughline is converting industry experience into practical frameworks—whether building multi-venue academies, launching family-friendly club concepts, or formalizing coaching pathways—making it a practical resource for operators, coaches, and marketers in the racquet space. The show tends to feature high-profile guests from national organizations, universities, and successful ventures, with a clear emphasis on leadership, mentorship, and sustainable growth in ... more
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Recent guests on Racquet Fuel include:
1. Kelli Alldredge
2. Holly Rivera
3. Ben Nichols
4. Tina Keown
5. Jack Glennane
6. Anthony Evrard
7. Andrew Minnelli
8. Brian Dillman
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