What's the value proposition of membership/joining?
Same as @MitchellM noted in tennis - it's only if you want to compete
So what's the value prop in competing?
Opportunity to become an elite athlete
So what's the value prop of becoming an elite athlete? Certainly not making 7-8 figures
Reality checks along the way include extensive training costs, fewer tournaments, lower participation, higher tourney costs, extended wait times, etc. etc.
There is no compelling value prop here. From all indicators this is a dying model. It's not complicated. Kudos to @Jody_Seal for putting this back on the table . It's not popular but its real.