Renovating Your Sports Facility
Welcome to the world of Parks and Rec! This week we sat down with staff from the award-winning Johnson Country Parks and Recreation Department to talk about one of their recently renovated indoor facility, Okun Fieldhouse. From storage challenges to flooring choices, this episode explores the nuances of planning and executing changes made to preserve and improve this community pillar. Discover the insights shared by the facility managers and gain a deeper understanding of the strategies employed to navigate the ever-changing world of community sports.
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Life After Sports: Networking for Athletes
The world of sports creates a familial bond that connects people far beyond the thrill of the game, but what happens after an athlete retires from their sports career? Dive into the challenges and solutions presented by Chris Smith, CEO, and founder of Athlete Network, as he shares his journey and insights. Inspired by the experiences of his own sports community, Chris was determined to create the power behind the promise “Once Family, Always Family” so often delivered at the end of a season. In this episode, discover the potential impact on facility managers looking to hire athletes and how Athlete Network’s technology is reshaping the landscape. Join us as we unravel the key themes and valuable takeaways that bridge the gap between athletes, facilities, and the ever-evolving realm of technology. For more insights on creating a healthy culture, check out our episode on Creating a Company Culture that Empowers Employees.
Pick Up, Drop In, or Open Play: Which is it?
Welcome to the heart of the action where the thrill of the game meets the pulse of community engagement. In this blog, we dive deep into the nuances of pick-up sports leagues and open-play initiatives, exploring the strategies that turn casual sports events into thriving community hubs. We hear from Mitch and Greg of KC Crew to share the good and the bad from their experiences facilitating open-play sporting spaces. From the first dribble to the final buzzer, we dissect the elements that contribute to the success of these events, offering valuable insights for facility managers, sports enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to create a community-based sports culture. For more from KC Crew, check out their episode on Running Adult Sports Leagues.
How to Generate Revenue in Your Sports Facility
In the world of sports facility management, success and stability don’t come easy. But what if you had a roadmap to profitability? Enter Chuck Stollery, Membership Director of US Indoor, an organization built to help sports programs succeed. In this episode, we have a thought-provoking conversation, sharing insights on maximizing revenue, the importance of cleanliness, customer engagement, and what the future holds for sports facilities. Join us as we uncover common pitfalls new facilities often fall into and start your business ahead of the game. For more insights from Chuck, check out his episode on Staff Recruitment, Training, and Retention.
Strategic Planning and Design for Sports Facilities
We are joined by an industry veteran this week. Vance Rzepka from VSR Design has worked on everything from T-Ball and high school football facilities to MLB and NFL fields, he’s even worked with Mike Laplante from episode 9: “Scheels Sports Complex: A Soccer Haven in the Heartland.” Vance is full of knowledge on planning and saving money on facility builds and renovations, the best tech to implement in a complex, and keeping up with the evolving landscape of fan-focused facilities. Check out the full episode for tips to enhance your sports facility’s longevity, fan experience, and adaptability.
How to Maximize Your Sports Facility Space and Resources for Optimal Efficiency
A sports facility is an exciting place — depending on the facility and the active clientele, you may find people playing basketball, pickleball, volleyball, soccer, and much, much more.
3 Keys To Opening a Successful Sports Complex
Considering opening a sports complex? Operating your own facility is an exciting and rewarding endeavor. You can create a community that provides space for athletes and enthusiasts to come together, practice and enjoy their sport, and stay active. But it’s not all fun and games — it’s vital to understand how to operate and run a new facility. So before you dive in too deep, let’s explore the keys to success when opening a sports complex.
5 Ways Sports Facility Managers Can Improve Customer Satisfaction
If you’re a sports facility manager, you know that the most important part of your facility isn’t the games or the food — it’s your customers! Your facility can’t function without people coming to play and have fun. For this reason, customer satisfaction should be your ultimate goal. It’s critical to your success; satisfied customers are more likely to return again and again, recommend your facility to their friends and family, and leave positive reviews to help other people find you. Creating the best possible experience will help your customers leave your facility feeling satisfied and happy, and will help you to continue growing your business with loyal, returning players.
The Best Pickleball Scheduler: Simplify Your Game Planning
Pickleball is the latest sports craze around the world. Though the game has been around for decades, it has picked up steam and popularity in recent years. In fact, official USA Pickleball membership reached 70,000 members this past February — a 30% increase from the previous year!
