Episode Details

Season 26, Episode 15 - Shaun Boyce, Bobby Schindler

Summary

In this episode, Bruce, a seasoned tennis coach and software developer, shares insights on modernizing tennis club management with innovative software, the importance of technology in increasing court utilization, and ideas for making tennis more accessible for kids. The discussion covers software features like churn detection, AI-driven court management, and strategies to grow the sport.

Key Topics

Tennis software development and features

Court management and revenue optimization

Strategies to grow tennis participation among youth

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

01:23 Bruce's Day-to-Day Tennis Coaching

03:00 Teaching Adults vs. Kids in Tennis

03:54 Bruce's Passion for Teaching and Longevity

05:01 Introduction to Tennis Edge CRM Software

05:48 Customizable Features for Clubs and Coaches

07:13 Churn Detection and Engagement Strategies

08:10 AI-Driven Revenue Opportunities in Tennis Clubs

08:50 Filling Open Courts and Lesson Slots with AI

09:47 Efficiency and Professionalism for Coaches

10:58 Challenges with HOAs and Club Management

11:57 Convincing HOAs to Invest in Technology

12:58 Pricing Models and Business Sustainability

13:57 The Future of Tennis Technology and AI

14:48 Cost Structures and Subscription Models

16:02 Bruce's Vision for Growing Tennis Participation

16:53 Leveling Prize Money and Supporting Players

18:02 The Impact of Technology on Tennis Revenue

18:49 The Role of Software in Modern Tennis Coaching

20:04 Independent Coaches and Cost-Effective Solutions

20:54 Customer Service and Reliability in Software

21:50 The Evolution of Court Management Technology

22:46 Educating HOAs and Facility Managers

24:11 Making Tennis More Accessible for Kids

24:59 The Importance of Early Exposure to Tennis

25:59 Growing the Sport Through School Programs

26:52 Reducing Entry Barriers for New Players

28:12 The Benefits of Cashless and Automated Payments

28:52 The Future of Tennis Software and AI Integration

29:51 Bruce's Final Thoughts and Vision for Tennis

31:01 King of Tennis: Bruce's Vision for the Sport

Keywords

Tennis software, court management, tennis coaching, sports technology, tennis industry, club management, AI in sports, tennis growth, tennis accessibility, sports innovation

Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/3vDZmTWDLRQ

Bruce's King of Tennis Answer: https://youtube.com/shorts/V1cjfjm1PJU

Learn more about TennisEdgeCRM: https://tennisedgecrm.com

Contact Our Hosts

• Shaun Boyce, RSPA: shaun@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/<