{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Racquet Fuel","title":"Designing Tennis for the Modern Family: Innovation, Adaptation & Urban Growth — with Anthony Evrard","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/eab9afc0\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2100,"description":"What if the future of racquet sports growth depends less on tradition and more on designing experiences for beginners, families, and urban communities?\n\nIn this episode of Racquet Fuel, hosts Kim Bastable and Simon Gale sit down with Anthony Evrard, Co-founder and CEO of Court 16, to explore how innovation, listening, and purposeful design are reshaping the way families enter tennis. What began in a Brooklyn industrial building with red ball courts has evolved into a multi-location, multi-generational racquet concept backed by strategic partners including Babolat and USTA Ventures.\nThis conversation matters for anyone building programs, launching facilities, or trying to grow the game in non-traditional markets. Whether you lead a private club, public facility, or are dreaming up your own concept, you’ll come away with practical insight on carving out a niche and staying adaptable.\nWhat You’ll Learn\nWhy competing for families’ time, not other clubs, changes your programming strategy\nHow “learn here, play anywhere” creates clarity in junior pathway development\nWhy niche specialization often beats trying to serve every segment\nThe power of listening and responding quickly to your community\nHow engaging the entire family strengthens retention and growth\nWhy letting players move on can actually build long-term loyalty\nWhat it means to run your business like a “living Google document”\nResources & Mentions\nCourt 16 — Urban, family-focused tennis clubs founded in Brooklyn\nUSTA Ventures (Court 16) — Growth-focused investment arm of USTA\n\nHosts:\nKim Bastable  — UF Director of Racquet Sports Education\nSimon Gale  — USTA Leader & Facility Executive \n\nGuest:\nAnthony Evrard — Court 16 Co-Founder and CEO\n \nLearn More & Get Certified\nRacquet Fuel is powered by the University of Florida’s Director of Racquet Sports Certificate Program, the industry’s leading education for current and aspiring racquets leaders. Explore our self-paced online courses — Personal Brand Management,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/StOyLHxRkk1NLWb3MSXOJmJmVSBzb89zIuOk_jvxTZ4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQxNTA5LzE2OTYw/MDYyOTAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}