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PTR Women Who Rally: Building a Community of Leaders
Twenty-two women from across the globe. Two days. One shared commitment to becoming more intentional leaders. At Saddlebrook Resort, the inaugural Women Who Rally Leadership Retreat marked an important milestone in a ten-month leadership journey. More importantly, it demonstrated what can happen when leadership development begins with connection, curiosity and conversation. Representing different countries, organizations, roles and racquet sports, participants arrived as indi
Sarah McQuade
9 minutes ago4 min read


Leadership, Mentorship & “One Experience” at the 2026 Racquets Summit
This week, we had the privilege of joining Cliff Drysdale Tennis and Peter Burwash International at the 2026 Racquets Summit, hosted at the beautiful Chateau Elan Winery & Resort. This was not simply the Racquets Summit — it also marked the launch of Racquet Works, an exciting new platform and initiative focused on leadership, hospitality, learning, and mentorship across the racquets industry. Linda Low and I are genuinely delighted to be partnering with Racquet Works and con
Sarah McQuade
May 213 min read


PTR and PPR Women Who Rally
Elevating Women. Strengthening Leadership. Connecting the Global Game. This month marked the launch of the inaugural Women Who Rally program — a new global leadership initiative created by the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR). Bringing together women coaches and leaders from across the global racquet sports community, Women Who Rally is a 10-month leadership journey designed to connect, support, and elevate women working across ten
Sarah McQuade
May 143 min read


From Coach to Leader: Celebrating ICECP Cohort XVI in Lausanne
A global cohort of coaches graduate in the Olympic Capital—sharing impactful projects and stepping forward as leaders in sport. There are moments in sport that feel significant—and then there are moments that stay with you. Last week in Lausanne, Switzerland, we celebrated the graduation of the 16th cohort of the International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Program (ICECP). A global group of coaches came together for the final module of their journey—culminating in the prese
Sarah McQuade
May 14 min read


IWLCA Coaching Symposium 2026: Creating A Coaching Philosophy
Helping New and Aspiring Coaches Explore What Matters Most At this year’s IWLCA Coaching Symposium, we had the privilege of delivering a professional development experience focused on one of the most important foundations of coaching: philosophy and values . Too often, coaching development begins with drills, tactics, and technical knowledge. While those areas matter, sustainable coaching starts somewhere deeper — with clarity about why you coach, what you believe, and how th
Sarah McQuade
Apr 223 min read
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