William Haseltine, Pro Tennis Legacy behind Rittenhouse Marketing.
August, 1932.
“During that night, I made it to Plymouth Indiana, and changed from my blue serge trousers and polo shirt to white linen trousers, a clean polo shirt and brown shoes—not neglecting to shave. The first fellow I signalled took me to Valparaiso, 45 miles, and the next man I waved to took me to Cedar Rapids Iowa a distance of three hundred and some miles. This man went by the name of Rittenhouse and was a gentleman. By the night of July 2nd, I was in Des Moines, Iowa and it was raining a little but I still wanted to make time so I got a hop which took me away out in the country and from shelter…”
our Mission
Our passion is
Inspired by the memorable encounter between tennis legend William Haseltine and the esteemed Mr. Rittenhouse, Rittenhouse Performance Marketing blends athletic grit with refined polish to build winning pickleball brands.
Our pickleball marketing agency specializes in helping businesses stand out and thrive with:
Strategic brand positioning tailored to your unique strengths
Data-driven digital marketing campaigns designed for measurable results
Creative storytelling that captures the excitement and energy of pickleball
Rittenhouse Performance Marketing has successfully launched and elevated pickleball and sports-focused businesses, transforming clear insights into compelling narratives. Each campaign is thoughtfully crafted to engage pickleball players, build community connections, and drive growth.
About the
Founder
Brent Weigelt is an accomplished marketing and branding professional specializing in corporate strategy, brand positioning, and campaign execution. Known for driving measurable growth and results, Brent combines strategic marketing expertise with creative execution, delivering high-impact outcomes across healthcare, fitness, financial services, and education sectors.
Brent began his career as an Art Director in advertising, creating impactful marketing and branding campaigns for large Fortune 500 clients over a decade before transitioning to corporate marketing. Throughout his corporate tenure, Brent has successfully led strategic initiatives for prominent organizations such as T. Rowe Price, Kiddie Academy, and CareFirst, executing comprehensive digital marketing campaigns, advertising strategies, content creation, and integrated campaign management that significantly boosted engagement, brand loyalty, and ROI.
Brent’s enthusiasm for storytelling and design is matched by his passion for tennis and pickleball. Recognizing the growing popularity and unique marketing needs of the pickleball community, he founded a specialized marketing agency dedicated to supporting brands and businesses within this rapidly expanding sport. Brent’s combination of professional rigor, innovation, and authentic enthusiasm consistently transforms concepts into engaging brand experiences that resonate deeply with audiences.