The people, ideas, and decisions shaping private clubs.

November 4, 2026

Before You Hire a Search Firm, Ask These Questions



Your club’s next leadership hire could shape its future for years. But how carefully are you evaluating the firm entrusted to find that person?

An impressive client list and a polished presentation can inspire confidence. They can also leave important questions unanswered. Could existing client relationships limit which candidates a firm can approach? Who will actually conduct your search? And when the assignment ends, who owns the research your club paid for?

In our latest article, Beyond The Baselines examines what boards and search committees should know before signing an agreement- from potential conflicts of interest to whether the best candidate already works at your club.

Director of Racquets Brock Orlowski



After catching up on pickleball, Fort Wayne Country Club’s Director of Racquets Brock Orlowski wanted to get ahead with padel and back his decision with his professional reputation.

In our latest Beyond The Baselines podcast, Brock shares how he introduced padel at his Indiana club, completed the court project for under $100,000, and embraced a fresh approach to racquets leadership.

From engaging younger members to taking calculated risks, the conversation explores what it takes to move a club forward.

Listen to the full episode to hear Brock’s story.

Vero’s Heroes: Tennis for a Cause 🎾

The recent BTB Vero’s Heroes Tour tournament at the Boulevard Tennis & Padel Club in Vero Beach brought together 67 players across women’s, men’s, girls’, and boys’ competitions, with a $10,000 prize pool and a shared purpose: supporting our veterans.

Together with #DoYouGiveARuck, the event raised $4,500 for veterans, turning a love of tennis into meaningful community impact.

Thank you to every player, supporter, and organizer who helped make it possible. Your participation made a difference beyond the baselines.

#DoYouGiveARuck is a Vero Beach nonprofit built around veterans serving veterans. The organization raises awareness, funds, and essential supplies to support veteran services, including assistance for veterans experiencing homelessness. Through organized ruck marches and community events along Florida’s Treasure Coast, it also helps veterans build connections and find renewed purpose beyond military service.

Meet The Baseline Brief, a new short video series from Beyond The Baselines. In each episode on YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels, members of the BTB team share a quick insight from the world of private clubs, racquets, and hospitality, from questions we’re hearing from directors to ideas worth bringing back to your own club.

Short enough to watch between meetings. Useful enough to start a conversation.

Beyond The Baselines | SBW Associates, Inc.

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