Innovation Issue: February Feature Roundup
February may be the shortest month of the year, (even with the leap day!), but there was no shortage of updates to the Upper Hand app. Here’s the highlights.
How to Hire the Right People for Your Sports Facility
In the competitive landscape of sports facilities, the team behind the scenes plays a pivotal role in defining success, shaping young athletes, and fostering a positive community. Combining strategic insights with tangible action plans, this comprehensive guide offers sports business owners a roadmap to assembling a dream team for your sports facility.
Stephen vs. Sabrina: 5 Takeaways from this NBA Marketing Success
In the evolving world of professional sports, it’s not just about the game on the court; it’s about the narratives that captivate audiences worldwide. This marketing technique by the NBA was eye-catching when they orchestrated a showdown between Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu. The purpose? To settle a long-standing debate over who reigns supreme as the basketball world’s best three-point shooter. This strategic move is also replicable for sports facility owners who can draw inspiration from the NBA’s playbook by recognizing the power of employee development within their teams. Just as the NBA seeks to settle debates and showcase talent, your sports facility can benefit from highlighting the skills and achievements of your superstar staff.
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.
13 Quick Wins for Sports Business Owners
A quick win is a small actionable task that has an immediate impact. Often “quick” and simple in scope, they can drive momentum as well as give your business a boost. So, what are some simple things you can do today to give your sports facility or training academy a win?
4 Ways to Motivate your Sports Facility Staff
When running operational and admin tasks, utilizing a sports facility management software such as Upper Hand removes hours of extra work from your hands. But, being a great manager and leader isn’t something you can buy. These four tips to motivate your staff will help you lead better and enhance the overall culture of your sports facility.
What to Look for in a Sports Facility Management Software
How do you know what to look for in a sports facility management software with so many options on the market? What are the key features that distinguish an average sports software from a great one? Here, we’ll outline exactly what to look for in a sports facility management software.
Top 10 Sports Coaching Business Resources from Upper Hand
Whether you’ve been coaching athletes for a while, or are just thinking about taking the plunge, there are countless resources and tools available to help you achieve your goals and grow your brand in a competitive youth sports industry. Here’s a list of ten of our most popular sports coaching business resources…
How Automated Scheduling Can Transform Your Sports Facility
Organizing sporting events and coordinating schedules is a very tough job. It requires planning and is often stressful & time-consuming. But sometimes, after doing all this, you may find errors. So in order to avoid all these issues, many facility owners and coaches rely on sports scheduling software for the streamlining of managing & modifying schedules efficiently, quickly, and accurately.