Discusses management techniques that have proven successful in existing sports facilities.
Rentals are a major source of income for most of our sports facilities. They’re also a nice complement to the services that require more energy to run, such as classes and camps. However simple rentals may seem, though, they’re also more likely than any other service to ruin your profit margins. Use these best practices […]
UPDATE: A few weeks after this was written, a federal judge issued an injunction that put a stop to these new rules for now. See a whole article explaining the status here. I will try to get back here and post updates on the issue as it develops. *** By now, I hope you’ve heard of […]
If you want to keep customers coming back to your sports academy, you need three things. First, you need to deliver what they paid for: excellent physical training in a professional environment. Second, you need to invest time in marketing that will show your appreciation and keep clients away from competitors. (Related: The Ultimate Guide […]
If you haven’t updated your party packages lately, here’s a new birthday party idea to consider for your sports complex: Nerf Wars. DNA Sports Center, the sports facility I used to own, recently started offering Nerf Wars as one of its birthday party themes. When I looked into the idea, I noticed the popularity of Nerf […]
Wondering how to start a volleyball club? Want to run your own club? Start by making a basic business plan. Sure, your end goal isn’t to make big money. Like most club directors, you’re probably doing it for the love of the game and a passion for helping kids, and it won’t even be your full-time job at […]
How much is your sports facility worth? Not in terms of what it means to you personally or even what it means to your athletes or the community. I’m talking about the dollar value. Most of us don’t really know. I didn’t know much about it myself until I decided to sell my sports academy. […]