TeachMe.To (the nation’s premier marketplace for finding and booking in-person sports and skills instruction) and Swimply (a marketplace that connects owners of underutilized spaces — swimming pools, pickleball and tennis courts, and basketball courts, with people looking to escape locally) recently announced that they have teamed up to make it easier for pickleball players, coaches and enthusiasts to find a place to play, and the expert instruction to get going or to sharpen skills.
Pickleball is known as America’s fastest-growing sport, with an estimated 3.4 million players in 2019, ballooning to more than 8.9 million participants in just three years, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association. And it has also been reported that the number of pickleball courts in the 100 biggest U.S. cities has increased sixfold since 2017 – from 420 to 2,788. But the demand for pickleball court time persists, particularly in densely populated areas where courts are constantly in use and space is at a premium.
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“Bringing the Swimply and TeachMe.To communities together makes a lot of sense given the groundswell of interest we’re seeing from pickleball coaches and enthusiasts seeking available locations to play. Together we’re able to lower the barrier to entry by making it simple for people to find a space to play pickleball and the support of a knowledgeable coach.”
- Nick O’Brien, CEO of TeachMe.To
“Having a private, dedicated space to play pickleball is an important factor for those people who truly value the experience – or for the beginner who wants to learn in a discreet environment. The private personal instruction provided by TeachMe.To adds real value for customers as many wouldn’t try a pickleball court without the support of a friendly coach.”
- Shawna Barasch Wilson, head of courts at Swimply
