RacquetX City Series visits Orlando; Club Summit coming soon to Ft. Lauderdale

RacquetX serves as a global connector for the racquet sports community, industry leaders, and enthusiasts. It also provides a high-end platform that celebrates all racquet sports. The RacquetX Club City Series is designed specifically for club professionals — including owners, operators, general managers, and directors. Each event delivers high-impact education, vetted professional insights, strategic networking, and long-term planning from industry leaders, all tailored to today’s top club pros. 

Above: Florida Tennis contributor Guillermo Morales Rubert with RacquetX CEO Robyn Duda. Photo credit: Guillermo Morales Rubert / Florida Tennis.

Florida Tennis covered the RacquetX City Series in Orlando, Florida on January 22, 2026. The event took place at the scenic Winter Park Racquet Club on the shores of Lake Maitland. 

A Few Key Takeaways from Orlando

Ian Munroe – General Manager, Winter Park Racquet Club

Munroe emphasized the importance of identifying and developing talent within a team. He uses employee surveys to uncover concerns and information gaps that may affect club performance. According to Munroe, “By providing an employee survey, you strengthen your trust and boost productivity.” His leadership approach focuses on asking the right questions to drive results with integrity and vision.

Paulo Barros – Director of Racquet Sports, Fisher Island Club

Barros highlighted the importance of setting long-term goals with detailed timelines, especially when construction is involved. In Miami-Dade County, high-velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ) regulations require strict standards for wind resistance, impact protection, and structural integrity, often extending project timelines beyond initial expectations.

Above: Fisher Island Club Director of Racquet Sports Paulo Barros with Florida Tennis contributor Guillermo Morales Rubert. Photo credit: Guillermo Morales Rubert / Florida Tennis.

He also shared how expanding programming to include padel, pickleball, and tennis significantly increased engagement. Fisher Island grew from 25 to 65 events per year, creating more opportunities for members and increasing club revenue.

Ramona Husaru – Chief Development Officer, Racquet Sports Professional Association

Husaru stressed the importance of certification pathways for racquet professionals. With squash set to make its Olympic debut at the LA 2028 Games, new squash-specific certification programs for teaching professionals are in development. She also reinforced that all racquet sports can successfully coexist and grow together.

Looking Ahead to Ft. Lauderdale

RacquetX is happening March 13–15 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale. It’s packed with hands-on action, gear to try, courts to hit, clinics to join, and merch to grab. This is the biggest celebration of racquet sports in the country.

Also happening at RacquetX, The Club Summit is a curated experience for club owners, operators, and general managers navigating the next phase of growth in racquet sports. Through intentional sessions and peer-driven dialogue, leaders tackle the realities of operating, scaling, and future-proofing their clubs.

Above: RacquetX Club Summit coming soon to Ft. Lauderdale. Photo credit: RacquetX.

With attendance intentionally limited, The Club Summit offers direct access to unique networking, shared insights, and practical strategies that extend well beyond the event. If you’re shaping the direction of your club, this is where you should be.

Florida Tennis subscribers receive 15% off tickets with code: rx26flt. Register now at RacquetX.com.

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Written by Guillermo Morales Rubert. Photos courtesy of RacquetX. Special thanks to Robin Duda, Luca Gilberti, and the entire RacquetX team for hosting a memorable and impactful experience for the global racquet sports community.