Upper Hand vs. Court Reserve App

How do you decide which software is best for your business? Below, you can compare Upper Hand with the Court Reserve App.

What Makes Upper Hand Different?

Designed for Simplicity

While platforms like Court Reserve prioritize feature depth, Upper Hand focuses on intuitive design and ease of use. From streamlined scheduling to mobile-first checkouts, our software is built to help your team get more done with fewer clicks.

Built to Grow With You

Upper Hand is more than a scheduling app — it’s a full business toolkit for sports facilities. From memberships and point-of-sale to marketing tools and AI insights, we scale with your programs as you grow.

Real Support from Real People

Upper Hand prioritizes customer support for both you and your clients. We understand the importance of reliable support, ensuring that any challenges are swiftly addressed.

Galen Harkness, owner of Denver-based EYG Basketball, shares how Upper Hand saves him an estimated 10 hours per week by making it easier to create and market his training programs.

One Platform to Manage It All

Upper Hand gives you everything you need to run your business — without juggling spreadsheets, plugins, or disconnected tools. From scheduling and payments to memberships, marketing, and staff management, it’s all built in.

With Upper Hand, you can:

  • Schedule classes, lessons, and rentals in minutes

  • Accept payments, offer memberships, and track renewals

  • Empower coaches and staff with role-based access

  • Get clear AI insights into your revenue, attendance, and growth

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How to Switch to Upper Hand from Court Reserve

1. Book a Demo

Connect with our team to explore how Upper Hand fits your facility’s needs. During this session, we'll discuss your specific requirements and outline a personalized onboarding plan.

2. Set Up Your Account

Our onboarding specialists will assist you in creating your account and importing your programs, services, and staff schedules. This ensures a swift and efficient transition, minimizing downtime.

3. Invite Your Clients

Easily upload your client list or share a branded invite link to get your community set up on Upper Hand. This facilitates a smooth transition for your clients.

Thinking about switching to Upper Hand? Here are some common questions.

What features are included in Upper Hand?

Upper Hand offers a comprehensive suite of features, including scheduling, payment processing, membership management, staff and payroll management, facility and resource management, marketing tools, and advanced reporting and analytics.

How does Upper Hand help increase revenue?

By automating administrative tasks and providing insights into your business operations, Upper Hand frees up your time to focus on growth strategies. Features like flexible billing options, membership management, and marketing tools help you attract and retain clients, ultimately boosting your revenue.

Can my clients schedule themselves?

Yes! Upper Hand allows clients to book and pay for sessions online or via the mobile app, reducing administrative tasks and enhancing the customer experience. 

How does Upper Hand handle reporting and analytics?

Upper Hand AI provides real-time analytics and reporting tools that give you insights into your business performance, helping you make data-driven decisions to optimize operations and drive growth.

Trusted by thousands of sports businesses

Our experience with Upper Hand has been very positive from the standpoint that we have someone who is in this with us. A lot of times, when you partner with other companies, their vested interests and ideas are ‘this is what we think.’ To have Upper Hand be on our side and say ‘we’re going to listen to what you have to bring to the table and the problems you’re facing, and we’re going to help come up with a solution together.’ That’s been very impactful.
Jimmy Carson
President & COO, Sogility
Since implementing Upper Hand, I have added a couple extra sessions to existing programs and I have also added two brand new programs, one of which is going to be a significant part of my business. It really comes down to how simple it is to get programs into the system and push them live for people to purchase. And, once everything is in the system, the management of everything is the real time saver.
Mike Radja
Owner, SpeedSkills Hockey
Upper Hand sports has been fantastic for my business! They listen to their consumers and are constantly striving to make improvements. They have grown in their functionality each year I have used them and my clients like using it as well. Every time I make a suggestion they work as fast as they can to make software updates. Top-notch customer service and professionalism.
Patrick Colgan
President, The Sharpened Athlete

Learn why sports academies and facilities are choosing Upper Hand over Court Reserve