Discusses management techniques that have proven successful in existing sports facilities.
As I’ve mentioned before, classes are often the most profitable programming option for sports facility space. Give group instruction priority over rentals or private instruction at your facility. Along with speed and agility training, a strength training program is essential for athletes. Both improve abilities and reduce the chance of injury. Use your strength programs […]
As you develop your sports facility’s 12-month marketing calendar, you may be looking for more programming options to fill the slow times in your sports facility. If you have an open turf area, consider starting a recreational dodgeball league. Recreational sports such as dodgeball have distinct benefits that traditional competitive sports can’t offer your sports […]
When you run a sports facility, sports injuries are bound to happen on your premises. If you don’t have an official accident report form that all employees know how to access and use, you are inviting legal troubles and missing out on an easy opportunity to improve client relations. Formal accident reports show clients that […]
As I’ve mentioned before, classes are often the most profitable programming option for sports facility space. Whenever possible, group instruction should be given priority over rentals or private instruction at your facility. If you’re considering expanding your class offerings, sports performance programs are a great option for both athletes and facilities, and are a […]
Batting cages are a central feature in my own sports facility and in many of my clients’ facilities, so I know how just how tough it is to keep profits up when the spring hits. Having a 12-month marketing plan for your sports facility can help prevent the slow season‘s revenue dip, but it’s not enough to just have a plan; […]
I recently met Jerry Jacobson. His organization, World Baseball Outreach, just started using eSoft Planner scheduling and management software, the program my company developed for sports facilities. Upon discussing the scheduling needs of his nonprofit baseball facility, I was impressed with his vision and with how focused he is on helping others. I’ve talked before […]