Sports Management Podcast · 2026-05-25 · 32 min
Welcome to episode 252 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Patricio Misitrano, CEO of Racket Social Club and a key figure behind Racket360, one of the most ambitious ecosystems in the rapidly growing racket sports industry. From club operations and events to e-commerce and league management, Patricio has spent decades helping grow racket sports across the United States. In this episode, we spoke about: The growth and future of padel in the United States Why community is the secret to successful clubs Building careers in the racket sports industry Networking, hiring and leadership lessons from sport Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to the Show 00:20 Inside the Racket360 Ecosystem 02:34 The State of Padel in America 04:10 Tracking Padel's Rapid Growth 06:15 Why Courts Alone Don't Work 07:00 Key Trends Shaping Padel 07:58 The Rise of Indoor Facilities 09:26 Community Is Everything 11:16 Building a Successful Club 15:48 Can the USA Become a Padel Powerhouse?
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