2024 Wrapped UP: Upper Hand Year in Review
2024 has been a year where innovation took center stage. Across the youth sports training industry, we’ve seen remarkable transformations as businesses embraced new ways to engage and support athletes, streamline their operations, and drive results that matter both on and off the field.
As we reflect on a year filled with progress, we want to celebrate you—the coaches, owners, and leaders who put innovation in motion every single day. Thank you for challenging us to keep evolving, keep creating, and keep pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve together.
Why Should I Have A Membership Presale At My Sports Facility?
Launching a sports facility is exhilarating, but to ensure long-term success, a membership presale is crucial. A well-executed presale helps build community, drive engagement, and set the stage for member retention from day one. During this period, you can educate potential members on your services, create a buzz through exclusive deals, and gather valuable feedback to refine your offerings. By the time your doors open, you’ll already have a committed group of engaged members eager to take advantage of all your facility has to offer.
Innovation Issue: Upper Hand Product Update Summer 2024
And just like that, another summer has flown by in the blink of an eye! As athletes head back to school and summer programs wind down, we’re excited to bring you the latest updates to your Upper Hand software. Our team has been hard at work to enhance your experience and help you get the most out of your software. Here’s a look at what’s new.
How to Keep your Sports Training Business Thriving Year-Round
Running a sports training business comes with its seasonal highs and lows. Perhaps as kids return to school, you notice the demand for programs dips. Or, maybe you notice fluctuations in clientele or revenue that align with holidays, weather, or the local school calendar. While every sport and training experience is different, you may naturally…
16 Creative Name Ideas for your Sports Training Membership Tiers
Creating a compelling membership program is not just about the benefits you offer. It’s also about how you present those offerings. The names you choose for your members or membership tiers can significantly impact how appealing they are to potential clients. And, it can help you convey the value of the offerings, encouraging people to commit to your memberships.
You Asked, We Answered: Membership FAQs
In our latest edition of The Huddle, we outline the most frequently asked questions regarding memberships with Upper Hand. Why aren’t memberships automatically cancelled when they reach the commitment length? This not only gives Staff Admins the ability to lock in business for a certain amount of time, but it also gives the client the flexibility to continue their membership at a given rate. This is another way to keep steady revenue flowing into the business.
Sports Coaching Apps are Changing the Game for Sports Businesses. Here’s how.
Technology is transforming nearly every aspect of our lives. Sports are no exception. The integration of advanced tools and apps into sports coaching has changed how coaches and athletes interact, train, and achieve their goals. For sports business owners, embracing these technological advancements is essential to stay ahead of the game and provide athletes with a competitive edge.
7 Creative Sports Business Marketing Strategies
Get 7 creative sports business marketing strategies that will help you both attract new clients and retain existing ones.
Innovation Issue: Upper Hand Product Update January 2024
New year, new updates to the Upper Hand app. Our team has been off to a fast start in 2024, and we’re excited to share the newest features that have gone live inside the Upper Hand app!
Why You Need Sports Club Management Software
Managing a sports club is undeniably challenging, with your list of tasks stacking up each day. Manually handling these tasks can be overwhelming and lead to inefficiency and errors. Enter the game changing solution-sports club management software.