Partnerships | PROGRAMMING | PROFITABILITY
Public-Sector Consulting for Parks, Recreation, and Government Agencies
Creating Sustainable Partnerships for Stronger Communities
Cities and counties across the country are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality recreation services with limited budgets, growing public expectations, and competing priorities.
Whether you’re managing a single tennis center, planning a new pickleball complex, or seeking to revitalize your parks programming, you need a partner who understands how to design a fair, transparent, and mutually beneficial relationship between public agencies and private operators.
Amy Pazahanick, founder and CEO of Agape Tennis and Pickleball Academy, brings decades of real-world experience managing public-private partnerships that serve communities and deliver measurable results. She offers public-sector consulting services to help municipalities, parks and recreation departments, and government decision-makers navigate the RFP process, evaluate operator proposals, and structure long-term agreements that are rooted in transparency, accountability, and shared success.
A Trusted Partner to the Public Sector
Amy has built her career at the intersection of community service and entrepreneurial excellence. Through Agape Tennis and Pickleball Academy, she manages nine premier tennis and pickleball facilities across Georgia and California—most in partnership with city and county governments.
Her work has included:
- Operating public facilities under long-term management contracts
- Partnering with parks departments to expand inclusive programming
- Creating equitable fee structures that meet public access mandates
- Hiring and managing diverse local teams
- Developing and winning RFPs from large municipalities
- Building trust between city leaders and community members
With a deep understanding of how local government works, Amy helps public agencies create partnerships that are not only successful on paper—but sustainable in practice.
Public-Sector Consulting Services
Amy offers a range of services for municipalities and other public agencies seeking to improve or expand racquet sports programming, activate underused facilities, or secure private partners through a well-executed RFP process.
RFP Strategy and Development
- Drafting or reviewing tennis/pickleball facility RFPs
- Ensuring fairness, clarity, and accountability in RFP language
- Aligning contract terms with community goals and fiscal responsibility
- Designing evaluation criteria and scoring processes
- Creating operator expectations that support long-term success
Private Operator Evaluation & Selection
- Reviewing proposals from private tennis and pickleball vendors
- Interviewing and assessing vendor readiness and capacity
- Analyzing program plans, staff qualifications, and financial models
- Advising agencies on selecting the right partner—not just the lowest bidder
Facility Operations Audits & Assessments
- Evaluating the performance of existing facility operators
- Recommending improvements to operations, staffing, and programming
- Conducting community listening sessions or satisfaction surveys
- Designing transition plans if a new operator is required
Long-Term Partnership Strategy
- Structuring win-win management agreements that support public access and operator accountability
- Aligning contract terms with city recreation goals and public funding requirements
- Creating communication protocols between city staff and private providers
- Advising on performance metrics and reporting systems
Amy’s Public-Sector Philosophy: Equity, Access & Accountability
Amy understands that public parks and recreation departments exist to serve all people—not just paying customers or club members. Her consulting approach is grounded in a commitment to:
- Equity: Ensuring tennis and pickleball programs are accessible to diverse demographics, income levels, and ability groups.
- Community engagement: Prioritizing public trust, satisfaction, and inclusive outreach.
- Sustainability: Helping cities build partnerships that are operationally sound and financially sustainable over time.
- Transparency: Structuring agreements and processes that are easy to explain—and even easier to defend.
- Excellence: Delivering high-quality programming, facilities, and service from day one.
Amy has firsthand experience managing this delicate balance. As a private operator, she knows what cities need from partners—and as a consultant, she helps both sides succeed together.
Win-Win With Amy Pazahanick
Amy is uniquely positioned to consult for public agencies because she brings both the private sector mindset and deep public-sector experience. She has personally built RFP-winning proposals, led contract negotiations, and operated high-performing public facilities. Her consulting is informed by real-world outcomes and long-term partnerships.
Here’s what makes Amy different:
- She’s done it. Amy has successfully operated city-owned tennis and pickleball facilities and knows what works—and what doesn’t.
- She builds win-win structures. Her partnerships support operator profitability and public good.
- She’s collaborative and communicative. City staff, contractors, and stakeholders love working with her.
- She adapts to community context. No cookie-cutter solutions—every city is different, and Amy responds accordingly.
- She understands political realities. Amy helps align stakeholders and reduce conflict by creating shared goals and expectations from the start.
Case Study Highlights
DeKalb County, GA – Public Tennis Center Management
Amy partnered with DeKalb County Parks and Recreation to manage and revitalize a public tennis facility. The result? Increased program participation, enhanced community satisfaction, improved court conditions, and reliable monthly reporting that made life easier for the county.
City of Atlanta, GA – Multi-Facility Coordination
Working with multiple city departments, Amy’s team streamlined operations across several city-run sites, created inclusive programs for kids and seniors, and developed new systems for communication and scheduling—all while generating positive revenue for the city.
City of Fountain Valley, CA – Leading with H.E.A.R.T.
Agape Tennis Academy has improved tennis and pickleball services for Fountain Valley residents by offering inclusive programming, professional instruction, and vibrant community events. Under Amy Pazahanick’s leadership, the facility has become a welcoming hub for players of all ages and skill levels as well as national tennis and pickleball tournaments. In recognition of this positive impact, Amy and Agape were honored with the City of Fountain Valley Kindness Award in 2022.
City of Oxnard, CA – Best Pickleball Court in the County
Agape Tennis Academy has elevated tennis and pickleball services across Orange County by delivering high-quality instruction, diverse programming, and exceptional court experiences for all ages and abilities. Through its professional management and community-focused approach, Agape has made racquet sports more accessible and engaging. The facility was proudly recognized in 2024 by the Orange County Register as the Best Pickleball Court in the county.
Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District, CA – First-Class Programming
Agape Tennis & Pickleball Academy delivers a premier pickleball experience for the Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District, offering well‑organized clinics, leagues, and events, and making high‑quality pickleball accessible to the community. Players consistently rate the district-run courts and Agape coaching as a truly “first‑class” environment.
Amy Works With:
Amy’s public-sector consulting is ideal for:
- City and county parks and recreation departments
- State or regional recreation agencies
- School districts or universities managing shared-use facilities
- Public-private partnership managers
- Procurement officers drafting recreation-focused RFPs
- Facility administrators seeking better vendor performance
Let’s Build a Stronger Community Together
If your city, county, or public agency is preparing an RFP, managing a tennis or pickleball facility, or considering a new private partner—Amy Pazahanick can help you do it right.
Her consulting will help you:
- Clarify your goals and standards
- Improve your RFP or partnership structure
- Choose the right vendors or operators
- Build accountability into long-term contracts
- Deliver high-quality recreation services to your residents
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