Inside Baha Mar’s Racquet Revolution
Episode 7
Step onto the court with Beyond The Stay as host Renaldo Dorsett sits down with Baha Mar’s Director of Racquets, Derron Donaldson. From tennis and pickleball to the rise of padel, Derron shares his journey through Bahamian sports and how Baha Mar is creating world-class experiences on the court while introducing the next generation to the game.
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Derron Donaldson
Director of Racquets,Baha Mar
Derron Donaldson is a longtime leader in Bahamian tennis and sport, having served as President of the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association, Vice President of the Bahamas Olympic Committee and Head of Delegation for The Bahamas at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Now Director of Racquets at Baha Mar, he brings decades of experience to creating exceptional experiences on the court while helping inspire the next generation of Bahamian athletes.
Episode 7
Episode 7 – Highlights
01:22 Durron’s Tennis Origins
03:44 From Coach to Administrator
05:47 President at 23 Challenges
07:54 Olympic Committee Lessons
10:15 Becoming Director of Rackets
11:27 Racket Hopping Explained
17:32 Pickleball Boom and Daily Play
21:09 McEnroe Center Events and Giving Back
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