What a year for me with sports travel and experiences! My goal for 2025 was twofold: to capture amazing moments as my son finished high school, and to keep fueling a new passion, continuing my deep dive into pickleball. With that and in the theme of the many "best of..."  lists that come out at this time of year, here are my top five adventures that stood out for a variety of reasons. #5: MLP in Grand Rapids, Michigan 🚙 The Trip:  My road trip to experience a live Major Leag

The Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships are a full-blown sports festival. As a volunteer, I get to see the operational flow firsthand. If you're making a trip to Brookhaven Country Club this week, thinking about attending future PPA Tour or MLP event or for those early planning to attend this event next year, here is my Spectator's Guide to navigating the venue and catching the best action.

Toronto 🇨🇦 ✈️ Chicago ✈️ Dallas 🇺🇸 My journey to the Jenius Bank Pickleball World Championships is set to begin. This trip isn't just about professional development; it’s a perfect example of modern sports tourism: blending volunteer access with the excitement of a new city and attending for the first time a new sporting festival. The event grounds at the Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas, Texas As I previously wrote, Why Volunteering Still Wins , these roles offer unpar

Students often ask me how to build a career in sports. While working for a professional sports team or aiming to become a sports agent like Jerry Maguire sounds amazing, it undoubtedly demands commitment and a willingness to start at the bottom. Looking back at my early experiences, I was incredibly lucky to collaborate on a school project with sports marketing idol  Brian Cooper . Brian is a major influence in the sports business industry, recognized as one of Canada's Top

Sports travel is booming in 2025, fuelled by a growing demand for immersive, active, and socially-conscious experiences. One of the standout trends is the rise of purpose-driven travel, with fans and athletes seeking trips that combine sport with sustainability, local culture, and wellness.

Today’s traveller might be just as likely to pack sneakers or a paddle as they are a swimsuit. From sunrise runs in Central Park to beachside pickleball matches in Tulum, lifestyle sports are changing not just how we move, but where we travel. It’s the rise of the cultural athlete: For this group, sport is more than exercise — it’s a way to connect, express identity, and often, spark the idea behind their next trip.

The summer is not over yet; however, my attention is shifting towards the fall season for further developing my pickleball business opportunities and capitalizing on the surge in sports travel experiences. Looking ahead to the coming months, listed below are early events I have on my radar.

As my son concludes his senior year in high school, I'm acutely aware that opportunities for Sports Trips with Dad are becoming scarcer.

After an excellent week at RacquetX, I started to think about my top three conferences that I would recommend to attend if you can...

Everything is coming together for this Pickleball In The Desert travel adventure. The itinerary that starts this weekend is set to...

In a world where travel is complex and expectations are high, Fora Travel caught my attention as a way to make bookings so much easier.