5 Roster Management Tips for Busy Coaches and Administrators

There are many challenges when coaching and managing youth sports. Not only do you coach the future generation of athletes, you spend hours facing challenges such as planning programs, communicating with parents, scheduling practices and games, collecting payments, and the list goes on. However, there are tools and practices that make these challenges well, less challenging.

Top 5 Challenges of Youth Sports Team Management (and How to Overcome Them)

There are many challenges when coaching and managing youth sports. Not only do you coach the future generation of athletes, you spend hours facing challenges such as planning programs, communicating with parents, scheduling practices and games, collecting payments, and the list goes on. However, there are tools and practices that make these challenges well, less challenging.

How should I charge customers? Top 5 Sports Business Pricing Models

When it comes to operating a sports facility or training academy, one of the most important things to consider is finding the right pricing model. The right pricing strategy can impact client acquisition and retention. As the youth sports industry continues to evolve, so do sports pricing models.

Reading the Signs: How Data Identifies and Prevents Customer Churn

Securing a new client is a great win, but the real challenge lies in retention. While attracting new clients is crucial, ensuring the loyalty of existing ones is the key to long-term business success. So, how do data-driven strategies play a crucial role in minimizing churn and enhancing client loyalty?

How to Differentiate Your Sports Business from Competitors

Your business is centered around a competitive mindset. You teach your athletes and clients to compete like champions, and you scout talent and competition on other teams–but when is the last time you’ve taken time to scout your business competition? And after analyzing your competitors, how can you use those insights to differentiate your business offerings? We’ll define 3 key ways you can give your business the upper hand here.

9 Reasons Upper Hand is Worth the Investment

Every sports business has a different story and is in a different place on their journey. Each one has its own set of values and goals. Upper Hand helps sports businesses reach goals, but don’t take our word for it. Take it from a few of our customers- sports business owners just like you!

5 Must-Track KPIs for your Sports Business

One of the most confusing hurdles for businesses that have data is figuring out how to use it in an effective manner. One such way to use data to your business’s advantage is through metrics called Key Performance Indicators. There are plenty of these KPI’s that businesses can employ to understand their business on a deeper level. Here are 5 that you should add to the top of your list.

Keep your Balance: 3 Ways to Utilize the Upper Hand Balances Report

With Upper Hand’s Balances Report you can manage client balances with ease. At first glance, the default filter on the Balances report will reveal any balances greater than zero (i.e. any outstanding balances that you need to collect) on that given day. Here, you can pay down or waive these balances. But, removing the default filter opens a host of additional ways to utilize this report and we’re here to show you how to do just that.

The Secret to a Profitable Sports Business

You know as well as anyone that running a business is hard work. Managing schedules, hiring and training staff, monitoring KPIs…you’re faced with unique challenges day in and day out. At the end of the day, the businesses that continue to not just survive, but thrive, are the ones that achieve profitability. So, what’s the secret to a profitable sports business?