How AI and Public Booking Are Transforming Tennis (and Pickleball) Clubs

How AI and Public Booking Are Transforming Tennis (and Pickleball) Clubs

Season 26, Episode 14 - Shaun Boyce, Ashley Owens Summary In this episode, Shaun Boyce interviews Ashley Owens, a leader in the racquet sports industry, about the latest innovations at Court Reserve, including new booking technologies, AI integration, and strategies for club growth. They explore how technology is transforming tennis and pickleball clubs, making operations more efficient and enhancing player experiences. Takeaways Public booking reduces friction and increases court utilization AI helps clubs forecast revenue and optimize operations Partnerships and best practices are key to industry growth Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back to Court Reserve 02:45 Innovations in Public Booking 05:53 Leveraging AI for Club Management 08:41 Best Practices and Community Engagement 11:51 Balancing Work and Family Life Keywords Court Reserve, tennis, pickleball, club management, booking technology, AI, sports industry, club growth, digital transformation Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/kFZBc5HrqNI Learn more about Court Reserve: https://courtreserve.com CONTACT OUR HOSTS * Shaun Boyce, RSPA: shaun@americanracketsportsassociation.com | https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/ [https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/] * Bobby Schindler, RSPA: schindlerb@comcast.net | https://letsgotennis.com/windermere * Geovanna Boyce: geovy@regeovinate.com | https://regeovinate.com/ * GoTennis Website: https://letsgotennis.com/ Learn more about the Marc Kaplan Media Excellence Award we (the GoTennis! Podcast) won from USTA Georgia: https://letsgotennis.com/captivate-podcast/gotennis-podcast-wins-the-marc-kaplan-media-excellence-award/ [https://letsgotennis.com/captivate-podcast/gotennis-podcast-wins-the-marc-kaplan-media-excellence-award/] JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Check out the GoTennis! Atlanta Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and more. SUPPORT THE SHOW * Donate Directly: https://gotennispodcast.captivate.fm/support [https://gotennispodcast.captivate.fm/support] * Crypto Donations: Get into crypto with https://coinbase.com/join/PEWRLWK?src=referral-link [https://coinbase.com/join/PEWRLWK?src=referral-link] START YOUR OWN PODCAST Considering your own podcast? We recommend Captivate: This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free [https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=atlantatennispodcast].

QUADRO TWIST is #1 for spin and #2 overall (behind natural gut) by USRSA

Season 26, Episode 13 - Shaun Boyce, Bobby Schindler Summary In this episode, Ivor Savage shares his journey from South Africa to becoming a prominent figure in the tennis string industry with Y-Tech. He discusses his passion for tennis, the evolution of string technology, and the importance of supporting junior players. Ivor emphasizes the need for better financial support for players outside the top 100 and shares insights on marketing strategies for tennis products. The conversation culminates in Ivor's vision for the future of tennis, advocating for a system that allows more players to thrive financially in the sport. Takeaways Ivor Savage is a passionate tennis player and coach. He moved to the US to pursue his tennis career and coaching. Y-Tech was founded to provide high-quality tennis strings. The Quadro Twist string offers a unique playing experience. String shape affects spin and control in tennis. Ivor emphasizes the importance of supporting junior players. The tennis industry needs to provide better financial support for players. Y-Tech offers personalized sample programs for string testing. Ivor believes in making tennis accessible for more players. He advocates for a cap on prize money to support lower-ranked players. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ivor Savage 03:07 Journey in Tennis and Coaching 05:43 The Story Behind Y-Tech 09:05 Understanding String Technology 11:59 The Importance of String Shape 14:54 Marketing and Distribution Strategies 17:38 The Future of Tennis and Player Support 20:28 Ivor's Vision as King of Tennis Keywords Ivor Savage, Y-Tech, tennis strings, coaching, tennis technology, player support, tennis industry, stringing, tennis coaching, tennis community Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/3DmBsxJWZMQ [https://youtu.be/3DmBsxJWZMQ] Short Clip: https://youtube.com/shorts/rWeDNaCIWhA [https://youtube.com/shorts/rWeDNaCIWhA] Ivor's King of Tennis Answer: https://youtu.be/bPfQoqrftno [https://youtu.be/bPfQoqrftno] Learn more about YTEX: https://www.ytexstrings.com [https://www.ytexstrings.com] CONTACT OUR HOSTS * Shaun Boyce, RSPA: shaun@americanracketsportsassociation.com | https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/ [https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/] * Bobby Schindler, RSPA: schindlerb@comcast.net | https://letsgotennis.com/windermere * Geovanna Boyce: geovy@regeovinate.com | https://regeovinate.com/ * GoTennis Website: https://letsgotennis.com/ Learn more about the Marc Kaplan Media Excellence Award we (the GoTennis! Podcast) won from USTA Georgia: https://letsgotennis.com/captivate-podcast/gotennis-podcast-wins-the-marc-kaplan-media-excellence-award/ [https://letsgotennis.com/captivate-podcast/gotennis-podcast-wins-the-marc-kaplan-media-excellence-award/] JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Check out the GoTennis! Atlanta Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and more. SUPPORT THE SHOW * Donate Directly: https://gotennispodcast.captivate.fm/support [https://gotennispodcast.captivate.fm/support] * Crypto Donations: Get into crypto with https://coinbase.com/join/PEWRLWK?src=referral-link [https://coinbase.com/join/PEWRLWK?src=referral-link] START YOUR OWN PODCAST Considering your own podcast? We recommend Captivate: This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free [https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=atlantatennispodcast].

Building trust with clients is crucial for long-term relationships

Season 26, Episode 12 - Shaun Boyce, Bobby Schindler Summary In this episode, Juan Garcia, the director of brackets at San Deguito Tennis Club, shares his journey from a baseball player to a tennis coach. He discusses the importance of leadership, building trust with clients, and the need for mentorship in the tennis industry. Juan emphasizes the significance of making tennis accessible and enjoyable for newcomers, advocating for a lower barrier of entry to attract more players. He also reflects on his unique background and how it shapes his coaching philosophy, aiming to inspire the next generation of tennis professionals. Takeaways Juan Garcia transitioned from baseball to tennis coaching. He emphasizes the importance of leadership in tennis. Building trust with clients is crucial for long-term relationships. Juan believes in making tennis accessible to newcomers. He advocates for lowering the barrier of entry in tennis. Mentorship is key to developing future tennis leaders. Juan's military background influences his coaching discipline. He encourages coaches to connect with their clients personally. Juan's motto is to get better every day. He aims to inspire the next generation of tennis professionals. sound bites "Get better every day." "You are a leader." "Let them have fun." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Juan Garcia 04:34 Juan's Journey in Tennis and Baseball 09:17 The Evolution of Roles in Racket Sports 13:58 Unique Background and Military Experience 18:53 Building Trust and Relationships in Coaching 23:56 Building Trust in Coaching Relationships 25:43 Creating a Positive Club Culture 28:00 Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders 31:53 The Importance of Mentorship in Coaching 41:56 Lowering Barriers to Tennis Participation Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/_lM66ownpMo [https://youtu.be/_lM66ownpMo] Short Clip: https://youtube.com/shorts/IoTBpoh6-Tc [https://youtube.com/shorts/IoTBpoh6-Tc] Juan's King of Tennis Answer: https://youtube.com/shorts/bk4f7miclvA [https://youtube.com/shorts/bk4f7miclvA] Learn more about Juan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-garcia-tennis/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-garcia-tennis/] Download Juan's books * The Modern Tennis Coach: Leadership Beyond The Court [https://amzn.to/4bSVWvC] * The Courts: How Tennis, Pickleball, and Padel Reshaped Sport, Business, and Community [https://amzn.to/4tjompH] Keywords Juan Garcia, tennis coaching, leadership, mentorship, tennis industry, trust, client relationships, coaching philosophy, tennis culture, sports management CONTACT OUR HOSTS * Shaun Boyce, RSPA: shaun@americanracketsportsassociation.com | https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/ [https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/] * Bobby Schindler, RSPA: schindlerb@comcast.net | https://letsgotennis.com/windermere * Geovanna Boyce: geovy@regeovinate.com | https://regeovinate.com/ * GoTennis Website: https://letsgotennis.com/ Learn more about the Marc Kaplan Media Excellence Award we (the GoTennis! Podcast) won from USTA Georgia: https://letsgotennis.com/captivate-podcast/gotennis-podcast-wins-the-marc-kaplan-media-excellence-award/ [https://letsgotennis.com/captivate-podcast/gotennis-podcast-wins-the-marc-kaplan-media-excellence-award/] JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Check out the GoTennis! Atlanta Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and more. SUPPORT THE SHOW * Donate Directly: https://gotennispodcast.captivate.fm/support [https://gotennispodcast.captivate.fm/support] * Crypto Donations: Get into crypto with https://coinbase.com/join/PEWRLWK?src=referral-link [https://coinbase.com/join/PEWRLWK?src=referral-link] START YOUR OWN PODCAST Considering your own podcast? We recommend Captivate: This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free [https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=atlantatennispodcast].

Tech Tip: Which Type of String Should You Use?

Season #25 Episode#:51 Shaun Boyce & Bobby Schindler In today's episode, Matt Sallerson, territory manager for Wilson Sporting Goods helps us understand the to main types of strings for tennis rackets and how you can utilize them to your benefit. Have a listen and let us know what you think. BE OUR NEXT GUEST Like Matt, you can also share your actionable insights. If you are a racket sports coach, club manager, technology expert, industry insider, athlete, or just a tennis enthusiast who has some interesting tennis stories to share, we’re welcoming you! Maybe you have actionable tennis tips for beginners or pickleball tips for advanced players. You could be on one of the best tennis podcasts online. It's possible you have tennis news, pickleball news, or want to share a tennis product or pickleball paddle with our audience. You can visit https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/ [https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/] and complete the podcast guest form. Shaun Boyce USPTA: shaun@tennisforchildren.com https://tennisforchildren.com/ Bobby Schindler USPTA: schindlerb@comcast.net https://letsgotennis.com/windermere Geovanna Boyce: geovy@regeovinate.com https://regeovinate.com/ This podcast is powered by GoTennis!: Membership has its privileges https://letsgotennis.com/ https://letsgotennis.com/join/ https://shop.letsgotennis.com/ https://letsgotennis.com/podcast/ Do you want to read about some good things going on in the world of tennis? https://letsgotennis.com/stories/ Check out our GoTennis! Atlanta Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and more https://bit.ly/gt_facebook_page Also, you can support this show (and save some $) by shopping at https://letsgotennis.com/shop Or, donate directly HERE Want donate with Bitcoin? Here’s the address: 3EqTU1gQBLoieMeFLC1BQgCUajPpPMCgwB Considering your own podcast? We (obviously) recommend Captivate: This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.

CourtsApp acts like Expedia, OpenTable, and Airbnb, but for Tennis Courts

Season 26, Episode 10 - Shaun Boyce, Bobby Schindler Summary In this episode of the GoTennis! Podcast, Daren Hornig shares his journey from real estate to the world of racket sports, particularly through his acquisition of the Port Washington Tennis Academy. He discusses the evolution of the academy and the introduction of the Courtsapp, designed to enhance court booking efficiency for players and facility owners alike. Daren emphasizes the need for improved technological sophistication in the racket sports industry, drawing parallels to the real estate sector where every dollar and square inch is maximized. The app aims to bridge the gap by allowing users to easily find and book courts while comparing prices, similar to platforms like Expedia and Airbnb. Daren also highlights the concept of court time as a perishable commodity, explaining how unused court time represents lost revenue for facilities. He advocates for dynamic pricing strategies to optimize court utilization, especially during off-peak hours. The conversation touches on the broader implications of making racket sports more accessible and enjoyable, with Daren expressing a desire to improve the overall infrastructure of tennis courts across the country. The episode concludes with a discussion on future developments for the Courtsapp and the potential for collaboration with organizations like the GoTennis! Foundation to enhance community access to tennis facilities. Keywords Daren Hornig, Courtsapp, tennis academy, court booking, racket sports, pickleball, tennis infrastructure, dynamic pricing, tennis community, Go Tennis Podcast Takeaways Court time is a perishable commodity. We need to make booking courts easier. Dynamic pricing can optimize court utilization. The Quartz app helps players find and book courts easily. Improving tennis infrastructure is essential for growth. Sound bites "Court time is a perishable commodity." "You'd rather have 50 cents on the dollar than zero." "It's about filling courts for the facilities." Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/k4iPBwb1f14 [https://youtu.be/k4iPBwb1f14] CourtsApp Explainer Clip: https://youtube.com/shorts/IKF7556uTrc?feature=share [https://youtube.com/shorts/IKF7556uTrc?feature=share] Daren's King of Racket Sports Answer: https://youtube.com/shorts/agq3lFVceps [https://youtube.com/shorts/agq3lFVceps?feature=share] Learn more about Daren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daren-hornig-03659316/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daren-hornig-03659316/] Learn more about CourtsApp: https://courtsapp.com [https://courtsapp.com] Keywords pickleball, paddle technology, tennis, equipment reviews, beginner advice, Jovanni Garcia, Salt and Pepper Pickleball, sports community, injury prevention, racket sports CONTACT OUR HOSTS 1. Shaun Boyce, RSPA: shaun@americanracketsportsassociation.com | https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/ [https://americanracketsportsassociation.com/] 2. Bobby Schindler, RSPA: schindlerb@comcast.net | https://letsgotennis.com/windermere 3. Geovanna Boyce: geovy@regeovinate.com | https://regeovinate.com/ 4. GoTennis Website: https://letsgotennis.com/ Learn more about the Marc Kaplan Media Excellence Award we (the GoTennis! Podcast) won from USTA Georgia: https://letsgotennis.com/captivate-podcast/gotennis-podcast-wins-the-marc-kaplan-media-excellence-award/ [https://letsgotennis.com/captivate-podcast/gotennis-podcast-wins-the-marc-kaplan-media-excellence-award/] JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Check out the GoTennis! Atlanta Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and more. SUPPORT THE SHOW 1. Donate Directly: https://gotennispodcast.captivate.fm/support [https://gotennispodcast.captivate.fm/support] 2. Crypto Donations: Get into crypto with https://coinbase.com/join/PEWRLWK?src=referral-link [https://coinbase.com/join/PEWRLWK?src=referral-link] START YOUR OWN PODCAST Considering your own podcast? We recommend Captivate: This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free [https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=atlantatennispodcast].