Craig Bell spent 27 and a half years running the tennis program at Bent Tree Country Club in Dallas. In 2024 he retired, moved back to Utah, and started over, selling padel and pickleball gear across the Intermountain region as owner of Bell Boy Sports. Craig is an RSPA Master Professional and co-host of the At The Net Podcast, closing in on 700 episodes with AJ Chabria. We get into starting in the sport in 1974, a 131 mph serve at the Jansen Fast Serve Contest, taking play at University Club Dallas up 300%, coaching his son Chris to a 4-time Texas state championship, and being a 6th generation member of the Chickasaw Nation.
Key Takeaways
- 27.5 years running the tennis program at Bent Tree Country Club in Dallas, and what kept it interesting that long.
- Retiring in 2024, moving back to Utah, and starting Bell Boy Sports from scratch.
- Closing in on 700 episodes of the At The Net Podcast with co-host AJ Chabria.
- Taking play at University Club Dallas from almost nothing to a 300% increase.
- Being a 6th generation member of the Chickasaw Nation, whose 5th great grandfather was Chief of the tribe.
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