The Perfect New Client Welcome Email (+ tips for writing your own)
New client emails can be powerful tools for sports coaches and facility owners to win over new athletes. When done right, they provide an excellent starting point for your customer journey, and can lead to strong client retention. The challenge with writing a new client welcome email, however, is crafting the perfect message.
6 Must-Haves on your Sports Academy’s Website
A website is a great way to build credibility and trust amongst your clients and prospects. Whether you’re just starting out, or you want to give your website a refresh, here are 6 things to include to increase your conversion rates and expand your brand.
How to Use ChatGPT at your Sports Training Academy (with Examples!)
ChatGPT has been a hot topic the past few weeks. From writing code to finding that perfect homemade pizza recipe, the ways to leverage artificial intelligence seem to know no bounds. And, it’s only growing. Utilizing it as a resource for your sports training academy is no exception.
3 Ways Volleyball Registration Software Enables Growth
If we had to guess, we’d say training athletes is the best part of your day. At Upper Hand, our goal is to make that your priority. Our volleyball registration software streamlines business processes, ensuring that you can spend more time delivering professional-level training to your athletes, while consequently scaling your clientele and revenue.
3 Membership Ideas to Steal (+ Tips for Creating your Own)
When it comes to creating a membership program, there are a few ways to structure your benefits in a way that is valuable for your business. So, where do you start? It can be daunting, especially when starting from scratch. Here are 3 membership ideas that you can steal and tweak to your business needs.
Inside Upper Hand: Meet Aydan Koyles
As our Lead Data Engineer, Aydan’s goal is to help Upper Hand’s customers visualize their data and make smarter, more informed decisions about their sports training business. With a background across many sports and activities, Aydan looks forward to carrying that passion over to his career to help fuel business growth for Upper Hand customers and their athletes.
Stay on Top of Your Game with Software for Personal Trainers
When you are working with your clients, you likely utilize resources that are specific to that athlete’s goals. While there are hundreds of training options available, you are intentionally choosing a tool that is designed to meet specific needs. But, just like a pitching machine won’t improve an athlete’s volleyball skills, will these platforms help you truly reach your goals? What these generic tools lack is
Are you Making this Marketing Mistake at your Sports Facility?
Marketing your business can be challenging. As the youth sports training industry grows, so do the number of businesses with similar offerings. Sending emails, posting to social media, and printing flyers are great. But, in today’s digital world, these have become commonplace. So, what are some things you can do to really set your business apart from other training facilities? By “thinking outside the box” and coming up with a unique marketing strategy, you can set yourself apart from the competition.
Purpose Jobs Names Upper Hand as Startup to Watch in 2023
Purpose Jobs, the Midwest’s largest startup and tech community, announced Upper Hand, a leader in sports facility management software, to its list of startups to watch in Indianapolis 2023. As a flourishing tech hub in the Midwest, Indianapolis has supported a variety of innovative startups in 2022 and carries that momentum into the new year.
8 Interview Questions to Ask when Hiring New Sports Coaches
Just as you work hard to ensure that your offerings are the “right fit” for your athletes and their goals, you need to ensure that your trainers and staff are the “right fit” for your organization. Do they understand your vision? Can they effectively interact with your clients? Are they going to elevate the rest of your team? As you continue to grow your business, it’s important that any new trainers or staff members enhance the culture of your organization and positively impact your clients.