House Pickleball

Most people wouldn’t expect a pro soccer player from Bosnia to become one of the driving forces behind an American pickleball company. ⚽ But if you know Ismet Hurtić, it makes perfect sense. We first worked together when I was still in tech sales. When that chapter ended, we both found ourselves looking for what was next. Instead of waiting around, we got to work. I flew to Sarajevo. We drank Bosnian coffee, ate ćevape, and stayed up way too late talking about business, life, and what it would take to build something fun—and real. I presented the opportunity in Pickleball, and while he had no idea what on earth Pickleball was, he trusted my intuition that it was a growing wave rather than a flash in the pan. 🏓 Ismet taught me what it really means to be an entrepreneur. Without his eComm expertise, House Pickleball would’ve stayed just a fun idea. What started with selling paddles turned into branded gear for some of the biggest companies in the world—Walmart, Cheez-It, Corona. Ismet and his team in Bosnia have been there every step of the way helping with SEO, SEM, Conversion optimization, outbound sales, you name it. 💼 He’s more than an advisor. He’s a mentor, a builder, A fixer, and a true partner. Grateful for everything we’ve done—and fired up for what’s next. #Pickleball #Entrepreneurship #Bosnia #Founder

Making a custom Pickleball paddle is easy. That’s why there are now thousands of paddle brands—all offering custom gear to Non-Pickleball brands eager to ride the wave. So how does House stand out? Community, culture, and content. 📸 At House, we don’t just print logos—we build presence. We run Social Pickleball Club every Sunday in NYC. Not once. Not “launch day.” Every week. Brands don’t just get paddles. They get inside the game. They show up on court, in content, in the culture. A paddle without play is just branded plastic. But a paddle in motion—in the hands of creators, players, and fans—that’s marketing that moves. What’s the best brand crossover into pickleball you’ve seen?

Club Spotlight: Delbarton Pickleball Club Takes on NYC! Earlier this week, Pickleball Club ventured to the West Village for an exciting outing hosted by Mark Vermylen '14 at House Pickleball. The day blended friendly competition with opportunities to connect off campus with local alumni, sharing a passion for Delbarton and the sport. Thank you to Mark and House Pickleball for inviting our students out to the West Village for the day!

We’re closing in on the final stretch of our Republic campaign. With just 36 hours left, we’ve raised $68,951 from 54 investors! 🎉 I didn’t fully appreciate at the start just how much this fundraise would contribute to marketing and telling the story of our brand. As I've taken calls from investors over the past couple of weeks, it’s given me the opportunity to reflect on the progress we’ve made—and where we’re heading next. 💬 Having 54 supporters bought in means so much more than raising from a single large investor. They’re ambassadors for our brand, ready to spread the word and help us grow. 📈🏓 Looking to join us? You’ve got 36 hours left: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eyi69Kbd