How to Find Your Niche in the Competitive Sports Market
Find your profitable niche in the competitive youth sports market. Learn 10 strategies to identify, implement, and excel in your niche.
Upper Hand Announces 2024 UPLIFT Sports Business Competition Winner
Indianapolis, IN – May 14, 2024 – Today, Upper Hand announced the winner of the 2024 UPLIFT Sports Business Makeover Competition: Lilith Puckett, founder and owner of Missouri Volleyball Academy (MOVA). The UPLIFT competition was created to highlight and support hard-working youth sports business owners who are committed to their communities and have demonstrated remarkable…
Managing Client Feedback: Turning Criticism into Opportunity
Discover how to effectively manage client feedback through active listening, analysis, and communication to enhance client satisfaction.
5 Tips for a Smooth Summer Camp Registration Process
Summer camp season is underway, and whether you’re running a single-sport camp, a multi-sport event, or camps across multiple locations, ensuring a smooth summer camp registration process is crucial. Your registration process represents your brand; parents will remember their experience registering their child, and a positive one can set the tone for their overall impression…
Here’s What you Missed at US Indoor: Upper Hand AI Roundtable
Last week, Upper Hand AI had the pleasure of attending the 2024 US Indoor Conference. Upper Hand’s CEO, Kevin MacCauley, hosted a roundtable to speak on AI in sports businesses and the ways staff can use ChatGPT for daily tasks. How sports businesses can use ChatGPT Here are a few examples of how ChatGPT can…
Meet the 2024 UPLIFT Sports Business Competition Finalists
Meet the three 2024 UPLIFT Sports Business Competition finalists: Dermall Woods, Laura Rogers, and Lilith Puckett. Read more about each finalist, and vote for the most compelling story!
Goals Beyond Goals: Superb Futbol Club’s Journey to Empower Youth
The game of soccer ignites joy.
You see it in South America. The Caribbean. Africa. Soccer provides a sense of identity and community for countries around the world.
But, Dwight Findlay observed that there’s a different outlook on soccer in America. So, he set out to create a different space – one where kids could be inspired by soccer.
Boost Coaching Effectiveness With These Technology Tools
Discover ways to leverage technology in your coaching business to boost efficiency, enhance athlete performance, and stay competitive in the sports industry.
How to Build Client Loyalty at Your Sports Business
Your client’s loyalty is the heartbeat of your business. Their happiness is pivotal to your success. Though you’re likely already aware of this, it can be easy to forget. Often, the chase for new clients takes the spotlight, while the real stars of the show are your loyal clients. Overlooking the value of your current…
How to Successfully Market Your Youth Sports Team
Discover effective strategies to market your youth sports team, from launch events and branding to social media engagement and community involvement.