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A New Model for Pickleball Clubs: Dré Smith and the Bankhead Approach
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- Feb 4, 2026
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Summary
Season 26, Episode 05 - Shaun Boyce, Bobby Schindler Summary In this conversation, André Smith discusses the inception and vision behind the Bankhead Pickleball Club, emphasizing its unique cultural significance as the first Black-owned pickleball club. He shares his background in the arts and academia, his passion for racket sports, and the importance of community engagement and accessibility in sports. The club aims to create a welcoming environment that celebrates culture, promotes health, and provides opportunities for underserved youth. André also highlights the future plans for the club, including events and initiatives that focus on representation and inclusivity in sports. Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/1BxNJXNr4HU Dré's King of Pickleball Answer: https://youtu.be/WkrWTsOMQT8 About Andrdé Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drepowers/ About Bankhead Pickleball: https://www.instagram.com/bankheadpickleballclub/ Keywords pickleball, Bankhead Pickleball Club, André Smith, community engagement, sports culture, health benefits, representation, Atlanta, youth programs, public access Contact Our Hosts Shaun Boyce, RSPA : [email protected] | https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/ Bobby Schindler, RSPA : [email protected] | https://letsgotennis.com/windermere Geovanna Boyce : [email protected] | https://regeovinate.com/ GoTennis Website : https://letsgotennis.com/ Learn more about the Marc Kaplan Media Excellence Award we (the GoTennis! Podcast) won from USTA Georgia: https://letsgotennis.com/captivate-podcast/gotennis-podcast-wins-the-marc-kaplan-media-excellence-award/ Join Our Community Check out the GoTennis! Atlanta Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and mo…